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Core Viewpoint - FedEx Corp expresses optimism for the upcoming holiday peak shipping season despite ongoing industry challenges, projecting improved profits for the fiscal second quarter [3][4]. Financial Performance - FedEx anticipates adjusted earnings per share to exceed last year's benchmark of $4.05, surpassing analyst expectations of $4.02 per share [3]. - The update led to a 5.3% increase in FedEx shares during early trading on the New York Stock Exchange [4]. Operational Insights - FedEx has reported an increase in operating income for the first time despite declining revenues, although it faces a $1 billion headwind from the end of the de minimis tariff exemption [4]. - The company experienced a $150 million adjusted operating income impact for Q1 and expects a similar impact at the midpoint of its guidance range [5]. - U.S. outbound air freight has increased by 22%, contributing approximately $40 million to revenue [5]. Strategic Initiatives - FedEx is adapting to changing demand by shifting from trans-Pacific to intra-Asia routes and plans to spin off its FedEx Freight segment into a separate company [5]. - The company is optimistic about its future capabilities due to its existing networks, cost structure, and logistics intelligence [6]. Challenges and Mitigation - Both FedEx and UPS may face disruptions and increased expenses due to the grounding of MD-11 aircraft following a recent fatal crash [7]. - FedEx is collaborating with Boeing and the FAA to ensure safe inspections and return of aircraft to service, while managing capacity through spare aircraft and adjustments to maintenance schedules [8].

Financial Performance - Total Income decreased by 34% year-on-year, from US$1327 million to US$872 million, due to a 25% reduction in Average Sales Price and a decrease of 436Kt in sales volumes[34, 35] - Underlying EBITDA decreased from US$375 million in 1H 2024 to US$147 million in 1H 2025[10, 34] - Underlying EBITDA Margin decreased from 28% in 1H 2024 to 17% in 1H 2025[34] - Operating Cash Flow decreased from US$209 million in 1H 2024 to US$151 million in 1H 2025[10, 32] - Net Debt increased to US$99 million, compared to a Net Cash position of US$(192) million in 1H 2024[10, 32] Production and Cost - Saleable Production was 65 Mt [10, 25] - FOB Cash Cost was US$89/t [10, 25] - Capital Expenditure was US$36 million [33] Guidance and Outlook - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 saleable production guidance of 138 – 144 Mt [40] - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 FOB Cash Cost guidance of US$85 - 90/t [40] - The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 Capital Expenditure guidance of US$80 - 90 million [40, 45]