Shares of FedEx FDX.N up 5.5% to $375.55 after the bell
FDX now sees adj. profit for fiscal year ending May 31 between $19.30 and $20.10 per share vs prior projection of $17.80 to $19 per share
Expects full-year revenue to be up in the range of 6% to 6.5% year-over-year, vs previous forecast of a growth between 5% and 6%
FDX initiated operational transformation programs in certain international locations in January, which may lead to a reduction of about 5,000 operational employees
Transformation programs expected to occur over about 18 months and may include changing working locations and schedules for up to 800 operational employees
Adj. earnings for the crucial winter holiday quarter rose to $5.25 per share from $4.51 a year ago
FDX has risen more than 23% YTD