Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD) Q4 2008 Earnings Results

Expeditors Intl Wash Beats on EPS, Stock Up 6.11%

Expeditors Intl Wash reported a slight earnings beat, which contributed to a strong stock reaction, rising 6.11%. The positive surprise in EPS suggests that the company is managing its costs effectively despite economic challenges. However, the lack of revenue data and guidance leaves some uncertainty about future performance.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.36	N/A	+3.15%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Cautiously Optimistic

Management expressed cautious optimism about future performance, highlighting positive trends. They emphasized the importance of cost management in the current economic climate.

We are seeing some positive trends in our business.

Cost management remains a priority as we navigate the current environment.

Expeditors Intl Wash Beats on EPS, Stock Up 6.11%

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Management commentary

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

More earnings this week

Expeditors Intl Wash Beats on EPS, Stock Up 6.11%

Key numbers

Management commentary