FedEx Says Preliminary First-Quarter Results Miss Expectations as Macro Trends Worsen

FedEx said its first-quarter results are below the company’s expectations as global volumes decline and macroeconomic trends worsened.

The company disclosed preliminary first-quarter results on Thursday, in which it said FedEx Express results were curbed by macroeconomic weakness in Asia and service challenges in Europe. That led to a revenue shortfall of about $500 million compared with the company’s forecast.