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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About FedEx (FDX) Q4 Earnings

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Wall Street analysts expect FedEx (FDX - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $5.94 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 9.8%. Revenues are expected to be $21.7 billion, down 1.9% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, there has been a downward revision of 1.3% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.

Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.

Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific FedEx metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.

The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- FedEx Freight segment' stands at $2.28 billion. The estimate indicates a change of -1.3% from the prior-year quarter.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenue- Federal Express segment' will reach $18.45 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +77.1% from the prior-year quarter.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenue- Other and eliminations' will reach $928.54 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +11.5%.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenue- FedEx Express- Freight- Total freight revenue' at $1.37 billion. The estimate suggests a change of -16.7% year over year.

Analysts expect 'FedEx Express - Package - Average daily package volume - Total international export ADV' to come in at 1.08 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 1.06 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts predict that the 'FedEx Freight - Weight per shipment - Composite weight per shipment' will reach 922.71 thousand. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 939 thousand.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'FedEx Express - Package - Average daily package volume - Total ADV' will likely reach 16.19 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 5.36 million.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'FedEx Express - Freight - Average daily freight pounds - U.S.' of 2.32 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 5.55 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts forecast 'FedEx Express - Package - Average daily package volume - International domestic' to reach 1.87 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 1.72 million.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'FedEx Express - Package - Average daily package volume - U.S. deferred' reaching 1.02 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 978 thousand in the same quarter last year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'FedEx Express - Freight - Average daily freight pounds - International economy' should come in at 11.4 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 10.03 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'FedEx Express - Package - Revenue per package - International export composite' should arrive at $48.60. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $52.08 in the same quarter of the previous year.

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