The Numbers Don't Lie: FedEx Earnings Preview

The video discusses Amazon's potential plans to build its own delivery network, which FedEx CEO Fred Smith dismisses as unlikely. Amazon is investing in logistics, leasing 20 Boeing 767 freighters, which could impact FedEx and UPS. FedEx has seen revenue growth, driven by e-commerce, and is nearing the end of a cost reduction program. The company provides economic forecasts, predicting moderate US and global GDP growth. FedEx's acquisition of TNT Express aims to expand its presence in Europe's express market.

What is the potential impact of Amazon leasing Boeing 767 freighters?

• It will improve FedEx's market share.

• It will increase Amazon's dependency on FedEx.

• It will reduce Amazon's logistics costs.

• It could negatively affect FedEx and UPS.

What was the compound annual growth rate of FedEx's sales through fiscal 2015?

• 8.3%

• 7.1%

• 6.4%

• 5.2%

How does FedEx's role as an economic bellwether manifest?

• By acquiring smaller logistics companies.

• By setting global shipping rates.

• By publishing GDP projections.

• By leading the e-commerce market.

What was the value of FedEx's acquisition of TNT Express?

• $4.4 billion

• $3.2 billion

• $6.8 billion

• $5.6 billion

Which market is FedEx aiming to capture a larger share of with its acquisition of TNT Express?

• Australia's shipping market

• Asia's logistics market

• North America's express market

• Europe's express market