Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Business optimization and realignment costs
FedEx Business optimization and realignment costs remained flat by 0.0% to $189M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 13.3%, from $218M to $189M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Business optimization and realignment costs shows an upward trend with a 86.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
High costs indicate significant organizational change, which may lead to future margin improvements once the realignment is complete.
Detailed definition
These are non-recurring expenses related to restructuring, organizational changes, or strategic initiatives designed to...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as 'restructuring charges' or 'special items' across all sectors.
other_business_optimization_and_realignment_costsHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $29M | $107M | $60M | $38M | $36M | $123M | $112M | $105M | $145M | $114M | $218M | $189M | $189M | $189M | $189M |
| QoQ Change | — | +269.0% | -43.9% | -36.7% | -5.3% | +241.7% | -8.9% | -6.3% | +38.1% | -21.4% | +91.2% | -13.3% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +106.9% | — | — | +15.0% | +86.7% | +176.3% | +302.8% | -7.3% | +94.6% | +80.0% | +30.3% | +65.8% | -13.3% |
Business Segments
| Segment | FY'25 |
|---|---|
| Federal Express segment | $384M |
| FedEx Freight Segment | $0 |
| Total | $756M |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FedEx's business optimization and realignment costs?
- FedEx (FDX) reported business optimization and realignment costs of $189M in Q1 2025.
- How has FedEx's business optimization and realignment costs changed year-over-year?
- FedEx's business optimization and realignment costs decreased by 13.3% year-over-year, from $218M to $189M.
- What is the long-term trend for FedEx's business optimization and realignment costs?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), FedEx's business optimization and realignment costs has grown at a 86.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $116M to $756M.
- What does business optimization and realignment costs mean?
- One-time costs associated with restructuring or improving the company's business operations.