By Shivansh Tiwary and Lisa Baertlein (Reuters) -Shares of FedEx slumped almost 16% on Friday, the worst in two years, after a dismal first-quarter profit drop due to anemic economic conditions and an ongoing customer shift toward slower,

FedEx said a weaker industrial economy produced a “challenging” quarter that caused it to trim its outlook for later this year, a sign of possible cooling in the wider economy.

The company also lowered its financial outlook for the fiscal year ahead, projecting earnings per share between $20 and $21 versus its prior range of $20 to $22. That sent shares tumbling nearly 15%.

FedEx reported a lower first-quarter profit on Thursday as demand in the package industry remained muted, especially for priority services.

Analysts sees a potential spinoff of FedEx’s freight business as a possible boost, but the stock is dropping sharply

FedEx’s results were dragged down by weaker-than-expected demand, particularly in the U.S. domestic package market.

(Reuters) - FedEx Corp shares slumped on Friday after the parcel giant cut its annual revenue forecast and reported a sharp fall in profits, owing to weak demand for high-margin speedy delivery services. Shares of the company were down nearly 13% in premarket trading, with rival UPS down 2.4%.

The package-delivery giant said reduced demand for priority services and higher operating costs weighed on its results.

Key Takeaways FedEx lowered its revenue and earnings outlook for fiscal 2025.The company's fiscal first-quarter results missed analysts' expectations on the top and bottom lines amid weaker demand for its priority shipping services.