Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue increased 8% year-over-year in Q3, driven by yield and volume strength across nearly all package services; FY '26 consolidated revenue growth outlook raised to 6%–6.5% (prior 5%–6%).
FEC Revenue and Margin Expansion
Federal Express Corporation (FEC) revenue grew 10% year-over-year and adjusted operating margin expanded by 50 basis points (sixth consecutive quarter of margin expansion), driving an 18% increase in FEC adjusted operating income (up $252 million).
Adjusted EPS and Outlook Raise
Q3 adjusted EPS grew 16% year-over-year (note includes a one-time $0.41 benefit from a favorable tax impact). Management raised FY '26 adjusted EPS guidance to $19.30–$20.10 (prior $17.80–$19.00), with midpoint implying roughly $5.80 in Q4 adjusted EPS.
Strong U.S. Domestic and International Performance
U.S. domestic package revenue grew 10% (highest quarterly U.S. domestic revenue since FY '22); average daily U.S. domestic volume up 5%; international export package revenue up 8%; international priority and economy freight revenue grew 14%. International export volumes turned positive, up 2% YoY.
Network 2.0 Transformation Progress
About 35% of eligible volume is flowing through nearly 400 Network 2.0 optimized facilities (on track for ~65% by next peak); company continues to expect $2.0 billion in cumulative savings from Network 2.0 and One FedEx initiatives by end of 2027.
CapEx Discipline and Cash Flow Focus
FY '26 CapEx guidance reduced to no more than $4.1 billion (down at least $400 million from prior $4.5 billion); continued commitment to keep aircraft CapEx ≤ $1.0 billion this fiscal year and through 2029; improved outlook supports upside to adjusted free cash flow (prior FY '26 target $3.8 billion) and long-term $6.0 billion adjusted FCF goal by 2029 (excluding Freight).
Commercial Wins and Product Innovation
Continued B2B share gains (nearly half of revenue growth from B2B verticals); wins in health care, strong pipeline; new product launches and partnerships including FedEx Returns+ (AI-powered returns), Dun & Bradstreet Retail Momentum Index, and robotics pilots (Berkshire Grey Scoop and Dexterity) to drive efficiency and safety.
Operational Densification and Fuel Efficiency
In a quarter with significant package volume growth, FedEx reduced net air capacity and reduced jet and vehicle fuel usage (transpacific outbound Purple and White-tail capacity reduced ~15% and ~25%, respectively), signaling success in densifying the network and lowering fuel consumption per unit.