FedEx

FedEx Rerouting 600K Packages a Day Due to Worker Shortage
Human Capital

FedEx Rerouting 600K Packages a Day Due to Worker Shortage

The labor shortage had a $450 million impact on the company’s quarterly results.
By Lauren Muskett | September 27, 2021
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FedEx Gets Boost From E-Commerce Surge
Financial Performance

FedEx Gets Boost From E-Commerce Surge

"Thank goodness that we had a seven-day network when this absolute tsunami of packages hit us," CFO Alan Graf says.
By Matthew Heller | July 1, 2020
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FedEx CFO Alan Graf to Retire After 22 Years
People

FedEx CFO Alan Graf to Retire After 22 Years

Treasurer Mike Lenz will replace Graf as FedEx faces the challenge of adapting to increased ecommerce deliveries.
By Matthew Heller | March 10, 2020
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FedEx Marches to Its Own Beat on Pension De-risking
Retirement Plans

FedEx Marches to Its Own Beat on Pension De-risking

Rather than jump on the bandwagon of lump-sum payouts, FedEx continues to donate more to its U.S. pension plans than is required to fund future liabilities.
By David McCann | October 21, 2019
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FedEx Sues U.S. Government Over Export Rules After Huawei Dispute
Risk & Compliance

FedEx Sues U.S. Government Over Export Rules After Huawei Dispute

The lawsuit comes after Huawei demanded to know why the shipping company didn’t deliver a package to the United States.
By Lauren Muskett | June 25, 2019
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FedEx Falls on Earnings Guidance
Financial Reporting

FedEx Falls on Earnings Guidance

The company cited slowing growth in the global economy.
By Lauren Muskett | March 20, 2019
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Don’t Forget About Existing Technologies
Technology

Don’t Forget About Existing Technologies

While artificial intelligence is commanding great attention, finance departments should aim to maximize their use of earlier technologies.
By Michael Heric | July 2, 2018
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FedEx Makes Largest Pension Annuity Purchase in Years
Risk Management

FedEx Makes Largest Pension Annuity Purchase in Years

The $6 billion deal could be a harbinger of more such asset de-risking moves by other defined-benefit plan sponsors.
By Justin Owens | May 10, 2018
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UPS’ Network Upgrade Costs Worry Investors
Financial Performance

UPS’ Network Upgrade Costs Worry Investors

The company's Q4 earnings beat estimates but the expense of improving its delivery network may continue to weigh on margins.
By Matthew Heller | February 1, 2018
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FedEx Earnings Beat, Package Deliveries up 9%
Financial Performance

FedEx Earnings Beat, Package Deliveries up 9%

The company predicts a record holiday season after strong domestic and international shipping demand over Thanksgiving.
By Matthew Heller | December 20, 2017
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Value Drivers
People

Value Drivers

Using cost discipline, astute capital investments, and operational know-how, these 20 CFOs aim to guide their companies to a growth-filled future.
By CFO Staff | September 11, 2017
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FedEx Beats Q4 Estimates But Lowers Guidance
Strategy

FedEx Beats Q4 Estimates But Lowers Guidance

The reduced forecast for 2017 reflects an increase in capital spending to $5.1 billion as FedEx tries to keep pace with ecommerce growth.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 22, 2016
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FedEx Posts Lower-Than-Expected Results
Retirement Plans

FedEx Posts Lower-Than-Expected Results

One-time charges contribute to an $895 million net loss.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 17, 2015
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FedEx to Take $2B Charge on Accounting Change
Retirement Plans

FedEx to Take $2B Charge on Accounting Change

FedEx's switch to mark-to-market pension accounting allows gains and losses to flow into earnings sooner.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 12, 2015
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How to Halve Your Potential State Tax Burdens
Risk Management

How to Halve Your Potential State Tax Burdens

If tax officials find that a business has “nexus” in a state, the penalties and interest they charge can easily double the tax the company otherwise owes.
By Matthew C. Boch and Arthur R. Rosen | April 13, 2015
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