FedEx (FDX) lowered its earnings projection for the current quarter and fiscal year, citing increased fuel costs and weak freight trends.
The parcel-shipping giant now sees earnings of $1.45 to $1.55 for the quarter ending Nov. 30, down from its previous forecast of $1.60 to $1.75. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial anticipated earnings of $1.70 a share. For the full fiscal year, FedEx projects earnings of $6.40 to $6.70 a share. Its prior view called for a profit of $6.70 to $7.10 a share; analysts had an average forecast for earnings of $6.85 a share. FedEx had already offered weaker-than-expected projections for the periods in its first-quarter report in September. But the company said Friday that its fuel costs have increased 8%, or $85 million, since that time. FedEx, considered a bellwether for the U.S. economy, also said its less-than-truckload freight trends remain weak, despite signs that a decline in industrial production has hit a bottom. Shares of FedEx were down 87 cents, or 1%, to $100.50 in premarket trading.>To order reprints of this article, click here: ReprintsTheStreet Premium Services For Personal Service: 877-471-2967
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