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Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy Do Analysts Expect General Electric’s 3Q16 Revenues to Rise?
Analysts’ estimates Analysts estimate that General Electric’s 3Q16 revenues will total $30.0 billion, up by 7.3% on a year-over-year basis. Even though energy markets are acting as a deterrent to General Electric’s (GE) overall revenues, the favorable business environment in power, aviation, and healthcare will jack up the revenues. Analysts expect the next four quarters’ revenue to […] Earnings ReportWhy FedEx Sees Volume Growth in the Future of Its Freight Segment
FedEx’s (FDX) Freight segment revenues rose 4% from $1.6 billion in fiscal 1Q16 to ~$1.7 billion in fiscal 1Q17. Earnings ReportHow TNT Acquisition Is Driving FedEx’s European Growth
On May 25, 2016, FedEx (FDX) completed the 4.4 billion euro acquisition of the Netherlands-based TNT Express NV. Company & Industry OverviewsLooking at US Truckload Carriers through Analysts’ Eyes
In this part of the series, we’ll take a look at what Wall Street analysts are saying about US truckload carriers and how they’re rating the stocks. Company & Industry OverviewsAre GE’s Free Cash Flows Sufficient for Dividend Growth?
General Electric’s 2016 free cash flows are expected to remain at $8.2 billion. This is mainly due to free cash flows of -$6.0 billion generated in 1H16. Company & Industry OverviewsWhich Truckload Carrier Posted the Most Debt in 2Q16?
Landstar System (LSTR) and Heartland Express (HTLD) have higher available cash on their balance sheets than total debt. Company & Industry OverviewsWhich US Truckload Carrier Holds First Place in Dividend Growth?
Among major truckload companies, in 1Q16, Werner Enterprises (WERN) declared the highest dividend growth, at $0.06 per share, which is a 20% YoY increase. Company & Industry OverviewsWhich Is the Least Leveraged Truckload Carrier among Major Peers?
Among truckload companies, Landstar and Heartland have a lot of available cash compared to total debt. Swift and J.B. Hunt have high net debt-to-EBITDAs. Company & Industry OverviewsThe Word on the Street: What Analysts Are Saying about Truckload Carriers
Swift Transportation has a consensus rating of 4.36 or “strong buy” among truckload carriers. Out of 22 analysts, 15 gave it a “buy” recommendation. Earnings ReportFedEx Freight: Higher Demand from Large Customers
FedEx expects FedEx Freight revenues to rise in fiscal 2017. Company & Industry OverviewsA Quick Glance at Major US Railroads’ Fleet Age
The fleet of railroads includes railcars and locomotives. In this part, we’ll compare the average locomotive fleet age of US Class I railroads. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Does the Market Value Major US Railroads?
The EV-to-forward EBITDA ratio denotes how a railroad is valued for each dollar of EBITDA that it’s anticipated to earn. Company & Industry OverviewsORION: A Star in United Parcel Service’s Technology Crown
United Parcel Service, through 10,000 routes optimized with ORION, saves up to 1.5 million gallons of fuel per year. Company & Industry OverviewsA Deep Dive into UPS’s Supply Chain and Freight Segment
United Parcel Service’s (UPS) Supply Chain and Freight segment includes forwarding and logistics services, UPS Freight, truckload freight brokerage, and financial services through UPS Capital. Company & Industry OverviewsUPS Domestic Package Segment: Largest Courier Service in the US
UPS’s US Domestic Package segment consists of the time-sensitive delivery of letters, documents, and packages across the US. As the jewel in the company’s crown, this segment’s share averaged 61.1% of the total revenues in the last six years. Company & Industry OverviewsUnited Parcel Service: A Company Overview
In 2015, United Parcel Service reported total revenues of $58.4 billion. The company’s primary competitor in the US is the Memphis-headquartered FedEx Corporation. Company & Industry OverviewsUnited Parcel Service: Fostering Business through Acquisitions
In 1988, United Parcel Service (UPS) bought its Italian partner, Alimondo, a move aimed at expansion in Europe. In the same year, UPS went on an acquisition spree. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Is FedEx’s Business Model?
FedEx provides a portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services through wholly owned subsidiaries. Earnings ReportWill United Parcel Service Increase Its Dividend Payout in 2016?
United Parcel Service (UPS) has been a consistent dividend payer for the last 20 years. Earnings ReportHow Does UPS Benefit from Its Acquisition of Coyote Logistics?
United Parcel Services (UPS) announced its agreement to acquire Coyote Logistics. It’s a Chicago-based logistics firm with contract carrier companies. Company & Industry OverviewsWhich ETFs Give Exposure to Courier Stocks?
Smaller ETFs that provide exposure to the courier services industry include Buyback Achievers (PKW), the First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS), and the MSCI Industrials Index ETF (FIDU). Company & Industry OverviewsThe Key Trends that Could Shape the Courier Industry in 2015
The US has witnessed the emergence of a number of regional carriers such as OnTrac and Eastern Connection, which are providing cheaper, faster delivery options. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Is Economic Growth Important for the Courier Service Industry?
Over the past few years, the global courier services industry has managed to recover from the global economic slowdown. Company & Industry OverviewsPossible Key Growth Drivers for UPS in the Near Future
The e-commerce industry is poised to grow rapidly in the future. With this growth will come the need for package delivery. Company & Industry OverviewsKey Strengths that Keep UPS ahead of Its Peers
Some of UPS’s key strengths that keep it ahead of its competitors include an integrated global network, leading-edge technology, a strong brand name, a strong culture, and impressive financials. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Has E-Commerce Changed the Courier Services Industry?
In the recent past, there has been a surge in the use of e-commerce across the globe. The impact of this new form of commerce has been felt in each and every industry. Company & Industry OverviewsWho Are the Key Players in the US Delivery Services Industry?
The US courier and parcel delivery services industry consists of about 7,500 companies both large and small, which have combined annual revenue of about $90 billion. Company & Industry OverviewsA Look at the Courier Service Industry in the United States
The growth in e-commerce among various economies across the globe has helped shape the highly competitive courier service industry that we know today. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Is UPS Performing against Its Peers?
UPS has the highest sales among its peer group with $58.2 billion in sales in 2014. Rival FedEx wasn’t far behind with $47.45 billion in sales. Company & Industry OverviewsUnited Parcel Service: How It Delivers Packages to the World
United Parcel Service is the world’s largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. It forms the largest holding of 7.6% in IYT. Company & Industry OverviewsUPS: How the World’s Largest Package Delivery Service Began
United Parcel Service (UPS), originally called American Messenger Company, was founded in 1907 by 19-year-old James E. Casey with $100 borrowed from a friend. Company & Industry OverviewsFedEx’s Delivery Market Share Is Threatened by New Competitors
FedEx was formed with a vision to change the way delivery services worked prior to 1971. It established a new industry and it has been leading its peers since then. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Are FedEx’s Key Strategic Business Advantages?
FedEx has been in the marketplace for over 40 years. It has established a huge network spread across more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. Company & Industry OverviewsFedEx’s Financial Performance and Long-Term Goals
FedEx’s (FDX) financial performance during the last few years has been extraordinary. It successfully bounced back from the recessionary downturn. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy FedEx Is Expanding Its Global Reach
FedEx has assembled a portfolio of solutions, from express and freight forwarding to critical inventory logistics, that can solve any global commerce challenge. Company & Industry OverviewsFedEx: How a College Paper Idea Turned into a Delivery Giant
The idea behind FedEx (FDX) started off as a term paper by undergraduate Frederick W. Smith in 1965 at Yale University. The company started operations in 1973. Company & Industry OverviewsA Key Analysis of FedEx’s Business Model
Currently, FedEx is the global leader in the express delivery market. It offers delivery to and from individuals and businesses. It has various business units. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Is UTC Building & Industrial Systems?
UTC offers some products and services through UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a combination of two segments, Otis and UTC Climate, Controls & Security. Company & Industry OverviewsThe Boeing Company’s Narrow-Body Aircraft
The Boeing 737 is the best-selling commercial airliner in history. Reliable and economical, the 737 dominates the short- and medium-haul markets.