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Last night's earnings report shattered some of these bearish expectations. FedEx posted a remarkable revenue beat, driven primarily by its core FedEx Express segment, which grew more than 4% year over year. This segment's resilience was a bright spot amid broader economic headwinds. Additionally, the FedEx Freight division, which is slated for a spin-off, performed in line with expectations.
Most notably, the company reported earnings per share of $3.83, a figure that exceeded analysts' forecasts—only marginally, perhaps, but enough to turn the tide in investor sentiment. Despite industry-wide concerns, FedEx demonstrated that it still possesses the capacity to generate healthy profits and adapt even amidst challenging economic conditions.