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FedEx Posts Revenue Growth as Express Segment Gains Traction

FedEx logged fourth-quarter revenue of $25 billion, up 5% from $22.55 billion in the prior-year period. Strength in Express operations drove the gain, benefiting from higher domestic and international export package volumes and improved yields on priority shipments. Cost-reduction efforts from transformation initiatives also contributed to results. However, gains were tempered by rising purchased transportation costs, wage rate increases, and higher variable incentive compensation expenses. Global trade policy shifts added further pressure on margins, which stood at 8% for the quarter. CEO Raj Subramaniam highlighted the company's "profitable growth strategy" and structural network improvements. The June 1 spin-off of FedEx Freight into an independent public company positions the remaining express-focused operator to optimize its network and enhance cash flow generation going forward.