10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2018

FEDEX CORP Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Aug 31, 2017

Filed September 20, 2017For Securities:FDX

Summary

FedEx Corporation (FDX) reported its first quarter fiscal year 2018 results, showing a 4% increase in total revenues to $15.3 billion, primarily driven by improvements across all transportation segments. Despite revenue growth, consolidated operating income decreased by 12% to $1.12 billion, and net income fell 17% to $596 million, largely due to the significant impact of the NotPetya cyberattack on TNT Express operations. This cyberattack is estimated to have negatively impacted the quarter's results by $300 million ($0.79 per diluted share) due to lost revenue and restoration costs. Additionally, TNT Express integration expenses totaled $112 million for the quarter. The company's outlook anticipates ongoing, though diminishing, impacts from the cyberattack throughout fiscal year 2018, alongside integration and restructuring costs for TNT Express and potential impacts from recent hurricanes. FedEx expects yield and volume growth to support earnings, with plans to improve FedEx Ground's operating results.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$15.30B
Cost of Revenue$3.44B
Gross Profit$11.85B
Operating Expenses$14.33B
Operating Income$971.00M
Net Income$596.00M
EPS (Basic)$2.22
EPS (Diluted)$2.19
Shares Outstanding (Basic)268.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)272.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased by 4% year-over-year to $15.3 billion, driven by higher volumes and yields across transportation segments.
  • 2Consolidated operating income declined by 12% to $1.12 billion, and net income decreased by 17% to $596 million, significantly impacted by the NotPetya cyberattack.
  • 3The NotPetya cyberattack on TNT Express is estimated to have cost the company $300 million ($0.79 per diluted share) in lost revenue and system restoration expenses.
  • 4FedEx Express segment operating income and margin decreased significantly (29% and 220 bps, respectively) due to the cyberattack, while FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight saw modest increases in operating income (3% and 30%, respectively).
  • 5FedEx Ground showed strong revenue growth of 8% due to volume increases and higher yields, with operating income up 3%.
  • 6Capital expenditures decreased by 14% to $1.04 billion, with lower spending at FedEx Express on aircraft but increased spending at FedEx Ground for sort facility expansion.
  • 7The company anticipates ongoing, but diminishing, financial impacts from the cyberattack and TNT Express integration expenses throughout fiscal year 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary reason for the decline in operating income and net income was the NotPetya cyberattack on TNT Express, which significantly disrupted its operations, leading to an estimated $300 million impact from lost revenue and system restoration costs. Additionally, TNT Express integration expenses also contributed to lower profitability.

FedEx Express saw a significant drop in operating income and margin due to the cyberattack. FedEx Ground reported revenue growth of 8% and a 3% increase in operating income, driven by volume and yield improvements. FedEx Freight also showed strong performance with a 30% increase in operating income, primarily due to higher LTL revenue per shipment.

FedEx expects ongoing, but diminishing, financial impacts from the cyberattack for the remainder of fiscal year 2018, including lower revenues and higher IT investments. The company also anticipates significant TNT Express integration and restructuring costs throughout 2018, with some integration expenses being accelerated due to the cyberattack.

FedEx utilizes indexed fuel surcharges which adjust to changes in fuel prices. For the first quarter, higher fuel surcharges more than offset increased fuel prices, resulting in a moderate positive impact on operating income.