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FedEx (FDX) is set to report its fiscal first-quarter results on September 18, providing insights into the delivery services market amid declining volumes and rising costs, influenced by recent tariffs. Analysts anticipate a 1% increase in sales to $21.78 billion and a 1% rise in earnings per share (EPS) to $3.65, though predictions indicate FDX may miss earnings expectations.
Cross-border shipping has notably weakened, particularly following the end of the de minimis trade exemption on low-value imports. This development, along with consumer sentiment hitting historic lows, raises concerns about market performance.
Both FedEx and UPS are experiencing stock struggles, with FDX down 7% and UPS down 40% over the past five years, despite a market benchmark increase of 100%. Investors are keenly watching for updates on future earnings forecasts amid reduced growth expectations.
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