UPS Reports Record 1Q Earnings per Share

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1Q Earnings per Share Increases 13% to $1.27
International Operating Profit Jumps 15%
U.S. Domestic Expands Operating Margin as Cost per Unit Drops 1.9%
Revenue Growth Slowed by Changes in Fuel and Currency
Affirms Full-Year 2016 EPS Guidance of $5.70 to $5.90

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced first-quarter 2016 diluted earnings per share of $1.27, a 13% increase over the same period last year. The company achieved record first quarter results driven by both the U.S. Domestic and International small package segments. International operating profit increased 15% to $574 million. U.S. Domestic operating margin expanded on solid revenue growth and reduced per unit costs from productivity gains.

Total revenue was $14.4 billion, up 3.2% over the same quarter last year. Revenue growth was slowed by lower fuel surcharges and currency exchange rates. On a currency-neutral basis, revenue increased 3.7%. Lower fuel surcharge rates reduced revenue growth by approximately 150 basis points.

“We continue to execute well in all areas of our long-term enterprise strategy,” said David Abney, UPS chairman and CEO. “The combination of revenue growth and benefits from our accelerated investments generated strong financial results in the quarter.”

For the three months ended Mar. 31, UPS generated $2.7 billion in cash from operations, and $2.2 billion in free cash flow. The company paid dividends of about $670 million, an increase of 6.8% per share over the same quarter in 2015. UPS also repurchased 6.8 million shares for approximately $680 million.

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