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FedEx Finally Likes Fuel Prices As Economy Weakens (FDX, UPS)

Fedex_logoIt looks like lower fuel prices are turning into net gains for transportation companies.  Finally! FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) has announced that it now expects to post earnings of $1.23 per share for the first quarter.   This is well above previous earnings guidance of $0.80 to $1.00.  For fiscal 2009, it has also reaffirmed its earnings guidance of $4.75 to $5.25 per share as weaker economic conditions offset these better-than-expected first quarter results. First Call has estimates at $0.95 for the quarter and $4.98 for the year.

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Posted on: September 9, 2008 – 3:37 pm in Earnings, Transports, , , , , , ,