USPS reports first-quarter financial results – Operating revenue grew to $21.6 billion

February 8, 2024 The Postal Service has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 (Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2023). Here are some highlights: • Revenue. Total operating revenue was $21.6 billion, an increase of 0.5 percent compared with the same quarter one year earlier. Shipping and packages revenue increased 2.7 percent, and First-Class…

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USPS finances: Second-quarter results reported

May 9, 2023 The Postal Service has reported its financial results for fiscal year 2023’s second quarter (Jan. 1-March 31, 2023). Here are some highlights: • Revenue. Total operating revenue was $19.3 billion, a decrease of 2.4 percent compared with the same quarter last fiscal year. First-Class Mail revenue increased 0.5 percent, and Marketing Mail…

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USPS: Third-quarter financial results reported 

The Postal Service has reported its financial results for fiscal year 2021’s third quarter (April 1-June 30). Here are some highlights: • Revenue. Total operating revenue was approximately $18.5 billion, up 4.8 percent compared with the same quarter one year earlier. First-Class Mail revenue increased 1 percent, while Marketing Mail revenue increased 42.2 percent. Revenue…

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USPS Proceeds with Request for Postal Rate Change

USPS has announced price changes for letters, postcards and flats in alignment with Delivering for America, its 10-year plan to achieve financial stability and service excellence. If favorably reviewed by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the changes would take effect Aug. 29. Here are the current and planned prices: • Letters (1 ounce): 55 cents (current),…

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USPS CFO Corbett discusses USPS finances, 10-year plan

May 26, 2021 A coronavirus pandemic-fueled surge in package deliveries has not been enough to offset the Postal Service’s increased operating costs and declining revenue from mail services, Chief Financial Officer Joe Corbett reports in his latest “Dollars and Change” video. During fiscal year 2021’s second quarter (Jan. 1-March 31), the organization’s total revenue was…

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USPS: Second-quarter financial results reported

The Postal Service has reported its financial results for fiscal year 2021’s second quarter (Jan. 1-March 31). Here are some highlights: • Revenue. Total revenue was approximately $18.9 billion, up 6 percent compared with the same quarter one year earlier. First-Class Mail revenue decreased by 6.1 percent, while Marketing Mail revenue declined 13.7 percent. Revenue…

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PRC Releases Analysis of Postal Service Finances in FY 2020

Press Release – April 26, 2021 Washington, DC – The Postal Regulatory Commission (Commission) today released its Financial Analysis, an examination of the U.S. Postal Service’s (Postal Service) financial results and 10-K Statements for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. Despite an increase in Competitive products revenue, the Commission’s overall analysis supports the conclusion that the Postal…

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USPS Statement on COVID-19-related funding

USPS News Release – April 2, 2021 The U.S. Postal Service continues to track our COVID-19-Related Operating Expenses consistent with our understanding with the Department of the Treasury. As of March 31, 2021, we have been reimbursed for such expenses in the cumulative amount of $8.648B pursuant to the terms of the CARES Act as…

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