Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 was $3.83, up 6% year-over-year, despite headwinds from reduced international export demand and the expiration of the U.S. Postal Service contract.
Adjusted operating income grew by 7%, with Federal Express Corporation (FEC) showing a 17% increase in adjusted operating income and a 70 basis point margin expansion.
Capital allocation included $500 million in opportunistic stock repurchases and an increased quarterly dividend, with $6.2 billion cash on hand and a healthy balance sheet.
Consolidated revenue increased by 3% year-over-year, driven primarily by strength in U.S. domestic package services.
FedEx Freight revenue remained under pressure due to weakness in the industrial economy, with adjusted operating income declining by over $70 million and margin contracting by 250 basis points.
Pension cash contributions were reduced to up to $400 million for fiscal 2026, down from prior forecast of $600 million.
Q1 capital expenditures were $623 million, focused on Network 2.0 facility enhancements and fleet maintenance.
Transformation-related savings of $200 million were achieved in Q1, contributing to improved profitability.