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(UPS) UPS 2011 Forth Quarter Earnings

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:52:56 +0000

United Parcel Services (UPS), the world’s largest package delivery company, is slated to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 earnings on January 31, before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimates for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 are pegged at $1.26 and $4.25, respectively, representing substantial year-over-year increase of 16.23% and 19.25%. [...]

(UPS) UPS 2011 Forth Quarter Earnings

(FDX) United Parcel Service and FedEx Report Happy Holidays

vitalstocks — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:13:51 +0000

This looks like a holly jolly time for package delivery companies. The holidays are bustling for both FedEx Corporation (FDX) and United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS). UPS expects to deliver over 120 million parcels globally during the Christmas week, representing a 6% increase from 113 million shipments in the same period last year. On average, [...]

(FDX) United Parcel Service and FedEx Report Happy Holidays

(UPS) United Parcel Services Analyst Remains Neutral on Shares

vitalstocks — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:54:20 +0000

We are maintaining our long-term Neutral recommendation on United Parcel Services (UPS). The stock retains a Zacks #3 (Hold) Rank for the short term (1-3 months). We are cautious on the company’s top-line growth, citing weak demand, high unemployment, uncertainty surrounding government debt issues, and softness in the U.S. economy. Nevertheless, management expects that solid [...]

(UPS) United Parcel Services Analyst Remains Neutral on Shares

(FDX) FedEx Shares Touche Two-year Low

vitalstocks — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:28:21 +0000

The shares FedEx Corporation (FDX) dropped to the lowest level since 2008 following the reduced profit outlook for fiscal 2012 (ending May 2012). The stock plunged 11% during whole day trading and closed at $66.58, down 8.17%. Concurrent with its first quarter fiscal 2012 earnings release, the world’s second-largest package delivery company slashed its fiscal [...]

(FDX) FedEx Shares Touche Two-year Low

(FDX) FedEx Earnings Scorecard

vitalstocks — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:31:22 +0000

FedEx Corporation (FDX), the world’s second-largest package delivery company, reported fourth quarter 2011 results on June 22. Both adjusted earnings and revenue surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimates and improved from the year-ago results. Third Quarter Review Adjusted earnings of $1.75 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents and increased 32% from $1.33 [...]

(FDX) FedEx Earnings Scorecard

(UPS) United Parcel Services Raises Freight Rate

vitalstocks — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:13:35 +0000

United Parcel Services (UPS) has increased its freight rates by 6.9% on non-contractual shipments. The increase is effective August 1, in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The company offers a variety of less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) services to customers through its Freight segment, which remains a significant revenue contributor. The gradually improving economy is [...]

(UPS) United Parcel Services Raises Freight Rate

(UPS) UPS-Merck Expand Deal

vitalstocks — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:52:49 +0000

United Parcel Services (UPS), the world’s largest package delivery company, inked a new deal with healthcare giant Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) to expand its distribution and logistics services. The companies did not reveal financial terms of the deal. UPS initially began this alliance in 2003 to transport Merck’s products in the U.S. In 2009, [...]

(UPS) UPS-Merck Expand Deal

(FDX) (FDX$) FedEx Reports Strong Numbers – ValuEngine Retains Buy Rating

valuengine — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:12:07 +0000

FedEx Corporation (FDX) is a global transportation and logistics enterprise that offers customers a one-stop source for global shipping, logistics and supply chain solutions. Services offered by FedEx companies include worldwide express delivery, ground small-parcel delivery, less-than-truckload freight delivery and global logistics, supply chain management and electronic commerce solutions. FedEx reported a 33% jump in [...]

(FDX) (FDX$) FedEx Reports Strong Numbers – ValuEngine Retains Buy Rating

(FDX) FedEx Tops Earnings Forecast on Strong Volume

vitalstocks — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:17:51 +0000

Before the opening bell, FedEx Corporation (FDX), the world’s second-largest package delivery company, reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.75 per share. The quarter’s earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents and increased 32% from $1.33 earned in the year-ago quarter. Stronger results were aided by a higher fuel surcharge that offset [...]

(FDX) FedEx Tops Earnings Forecast on Strong Volume

(FDX) The Federal Reserve in Focus

vitalstocks — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:11:19 +0000

The positive stock market momentum of the last four days provides a favorable backdrop for Ben Bernanke’s second news conference, which takes place this afternoon. The Greek vote and solid earnings report from FedEx (FDX) should help sustain the optimistic tone in the market. But the market’s focus will be on the Fed. In Greece, [...]

(FDX) The Federal Reserve in Focus

(FDX) FedEx 2011 Fourth Quarter Earnings Preview

vitalstocks — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:55:30 +0000

FedEx Corporation (FDX), the world’s second-largest package delivery company, is slated to release its fourth quarter 2011 earnings on June 22, before market opens. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fourth quarter is $1.72, representing a substantial 29.35% annual growth. FedEx saw negative surprises of 0.83%, 11.45% and 1.22% in the last three quarters [...]

(FDX) FedEx 2011 Fourth Quarter Earnings Preview

(CHRW) C.H. Robinson Worldwide Earnings Miss by a Penny

vitalstocks — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:40:35 +0000

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (CHRW), one of the largest networks of motor carrier capacity in North America reported first quarter 2011 earnings per share of 59 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Earning per share increased 18% from 50 cents in year-ago quarter primarily driven by pricing improvements and volume growth. Total [...]

(CHRW) C.H. Robinson Worldwide Earnings Miss by a Penny

(FDX) FedEx Corporation Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard

vitalstocks — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:42:58 +0000

FedEx Corporation (FDX), the world’s second-largest package delivery company, reported third quarter 2011 results on March 17. Adjusted earnings of 81 cents per share slipped by a penny but was a nickel above the year-ago earnings. Though slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimates, the company’s guided figures for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 are [...]

(FDX) FedEx Corporation Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard

(EXPD) Expeditors International of Washington Reports In Line Quarterly Earnings

vitalstocks — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:01:55 +0000

Expeditors International of Washington Inc. (EXPD), a third-party logistics provider, reported its adjusted fourth quarter earnings of 45 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Earnings per share shot up 41% year over year from 32 cents on strong volumes. Adjusted earnings for fiscal 2010 increased 43% year over year to $1.59. [...]

(EXPD) Expeditors International of Washington Reports In Line Quarterly Earnings

(FDX) FedEx Reduces Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Outlook

vitalstocks — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:56:21 +0000

FedEx Corporation (FDX) lowered its expectation for third quarter 2011 adjusted earnings by 25 cents per share. Severe winter storms and higher fuel prices provoked management to take this drastic step. The company was compelled to cancel several flights in the U.S. and Europe due to bad weather and unusually high costs. The last trading [...]

(FDX) FedEx Reduces Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Outlook

(FDX) FedEx Second Quarter 2011 Quarter Disappoints – Results Hurt by Charges

vitalstocks — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:32:45 +0000

FedEx Corporation (FDX) reported second quarter of fiscal 2011 financial results that fell below the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Quarterly adjusted EPS of $1.16 was below the Zacks Consensus Estimates of $1.31. Management cited higher fuel costs and the reinstatement of employee compensation and benefit expenditures as the primary reasons for the poor performance. Second quarter [...]

(FDX) FedEx Second Quarter 2011 Quarter Disappoints – Results Hurt by Charges

(UPS) United Parcel Service Delivers by Buying Back Shares

Shawn — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:09:23 +0000

You have to love United Parcel Service (UPS). They are continuing to grow in the international market by almost 20% a year, Their huge cash position allows them to buy back shares; over 7 million share have been bought back already. They are beating the pants off the US Postal Service which seems; at least [...]

(UPS) United Parcel Service Delivers by Buying Back Shares

(UPS) United Parcel Service Moves to Expand Chinese Market

vitalstocks — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:38:25 +0000

United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) aims at expanding its presence in China by setting up a domestic service in the country. With international operations accounting for around 22% of total revenue in fiscal year 2009, the company wishes to tap the growing consumer and business demand in China. The company sees billion-dollar opportunities existing in [...]

(UPS) United Parcel Service Moves to Expand Chinese Market

(EXPD) Expeditors International of Washington Analyst Upgrades Shares to Outperform

vitalstocks — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:20:54 +0000

Following the strong second quarter results, we are upgrading our recommendation to Outperform from Neutral on Expeditors International of Washington Inc. (EXPD), a provider of logistics services. Currently, the stock has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). Expeditors’ debt-free balance sheet, superior execution, and ability to return cash to shareholders in the form of [...]

(EXPD) Expeditors International of Washington Analyst Upgrades Shares to Outperform

(EXPD) Expeditors International – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:03:52 +0000

We are upgrading our recommendation to Outperform for Expeditors International (EXPD) following second-quarter results. The company’s second quarter earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the year-ago quarter level on strong airfreight and ocean shipping demand. Yields declined despite an increase in air and ocean volumes, which led to contracting gross margins. However, as the [...]

(EXPD) Expeditors International – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:01:18 +0000

(EXPD) Expeditors International – Bull of the Day

(UPS) United Parcel Service – Expects First-Quarter Trends to Continue Through 2010

vitalstocks — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:13:48 +0000

United Parcel Service (UPS) is levered to a growing economy and offers a decent dividend yield to boot. Growth and Income The company is expected to grow its EPS 42% in 2010, 20% in 2011, and 13% over the long term. It also has a dividend yield of 3.1%. UPS is a Zacks #2 Rank [...]

(UPS) United Parcel Service – Expects First-Quarter Trends to Continue Through 2010

(EXPD) Expeditors International of Washington Earnings Scorecard

vitalstocks — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:57:41 +0000

Expeditors International of Washington (EXPD), a provider of logistics services, reported first quarter results on May 5, 2010. The company reported earnings of 28 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but a penny higher than last year’s 27 cents per share. Total revenues increased 31.6% year over year to $1.2 billion, [...]

(EXPD) Expeditors International of Washington Earnings Scorecard

(UPS) United Parcel Service Earnings Scorecard

vitalstocks — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:38:11 +0000

First Quarter Review United Parcel Service (UPS), the world’s largest package delivery company, reported first quarter results on April 27, 2010. The company reported adjusted earnings of 71 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 69 cents per share and the prior-year quarter of 52 cents per share. United Parcel Service began to [...]

(UPS) United Parcel Service Earnings Scorecard

(UPS) United Parcel Service – Earnings Estimates Moving Higher

vitalstocks — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:45:33 +0000

United Parcel Service’s (UPS) strong operating leverage is driving impressive earnings growth. The company is expected to grow its earnings per share 41% in 2010, 20% in 2011, and 13.0% per year for the next three to five years. The stock also offers investors a dividend yield of 2.8%. This Zacks #1 Rank stock trades [...]

(UPS) United Parcel Service – Earnings Estimates Moving Higher

(EXPD) Expeditors International of Washington In Line with Expectations

vitalstocks — Thu, 06 May 2010 20:32:54 +0000

Expeditors International of Washington Inc’s (EXPD) first quarter net income of 28 cents per share was at par with the Zacks Consensus Estimate but a penny higher than the year-ago earnings of 27 cents. Net income attributable to shareholders grew by 3.2% year-over-year to $61.2 million. Total revenue for the quarter was $1.2 billion, up [...]

(EXPD) Expeditors International of Washington In Line with Expectations

(UPS) United Parcel Service Analyst Awards a Neutral Rating

vitalstocks — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:55:51 +0000

We are initiating coverage on the shares of United Parcel Service (UPS) with a Neutral recommendation. United Parcel Service serves as a proxy for the economy because of the volumes and diversity of the goods shipped by the company. Though the company has suffered from the recession over the past year-plus, an improving global economy [...]

(UPS) United Parcel Service Analyst Awards a Neutral Rating

(FDX) FedEx Analyst Initiates Coverage at Neutral

vitalstocks — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:55:02 +0000

We are initiating our coverage on FedEx Corp. (FDX) with a Neutral recommendation. The company serves as a proxy for the economy because of the volumes and diversity of the goods shipped. Though FedEx has suffered from the recession over the last couple of years, improving global economy along with rising trade in international shipping [...]

(FDX) FedEx Analyst Initiates Coverage at Neutral

(EXPD) Expeditors International of Washington Earnings Report is Short of Forecasts

vitalstocks — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:25:46 +0000

Expeditors International of Washington Inc.’s (EXPD) fourth quarter net income of 32 cents per share was below both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 28 cents and the year-ago earnings of 36 cents. For the full year 2009, the company’s earnings declined 19% to $1.11 per share compared to $1.37 in 2008. This compares favorably with [...]

(EXPD) Expeditors International of Washington Earnings Report is Short of Forecasts

(UPS) United Parcel Services Beats Expectations – Outlook Positive

vitalstocks — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:36:49 +0000

United Parcel Services Inc.’s (UPS) fourth quarter operating earnings per share of 75 cents came in ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 73 cents and management’s earlier guidance of 58-65 cents. However, this was lower compared to 83 cents recorded in the prior-year quarter. Results reflected strong performance in the international segment and decreased [...]

(UPS) United Parcel Services Beats Expectations – Outlook Positive

(UPS) United Parcel Service Beats Consensus Earnings Estimates

vitalstocks — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:26 +0000

United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) declared its fiscal third quarter results today. Net income was $549 million or 55 cents per share, compared to a net income of $970 million or 96 cents in the prior-year quarter. However, EPS of 55 cents was better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 52 cents. Revenues stood at [...]

(UPS) United Parcel Service Beats Consensus Earnings Estimates

(CHRW) C.H. Robinson Worldwide Outperforms

vitalstocks — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:21:01 +0000

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (CHRW) reported third quarter 2009 net income applicable to common shareholders of $95.5 million or 57 cents per share compared to $93.6 million or 54 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Results were two pennies ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 55 cents. Results were aided by higher revenue [...]

(CHRW) C.H. Robinson Worldwide Outperforms

(FDX) FedEx Preannouncement Beats Consensus

vitalstocks — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:16:01 +0000

Shares of FedEx Corp. (FDX) have jumped more than 5% so far today after the company preannounced fiscal first-quarter earnings, which topped Wall Street expectations. The package-delivery major said that it expects to post earnings of 58 cents per share, which is well above its guidance of 30 cents to 45 cents as well as the [...]

(FDX) FedEx Preannouncement Beats Consensus

(UPS) Transportation – Industry Outlook

Shawn — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:49:27 +0000

Stock performance in the transportation sector has been very uneven, reflecting the varying fortunes of particular industries within the sector. The median year-to-date-stock price gain/(loss) has been mixed for industries in the Zacks transportation universe, with all industries underperforming the S&P 500’s 3.3% increase, with the exception of railroads and air freight. Air freight has [...]

(UPS) Transportation – Industry Outlook

(FDX) FedEx Miss Spooks Wall Street

InvestmentU — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:29:37 +0000

by The Investment U Research Team While the headlines seem to point to FedEx’s (NYSE: FDX) missed profit numbers as a reason for this morning’s market decline, the real reason we’re seeing the activity that we are is that real concern has crept into traders that the rally is over. The S&P is down just [...]

(FDX) FedEx Miss Spooks Wall Street

(UPS) Transportation – Industry Outlook

vitalstocks — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:48:17 +0000

Stock performance in the transportation sector has been very uneven, reflecting the varying fortunes of particular industries within the sector. The median year-to-date-stock price gain/(loss) has been mixed for industries in the Zacks transportation universe — all industries are underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.7% increase, with the exception of air freight. Air freight has been [...]

(UPS) Transportation – Industry Outlook