Memphis-based FedEx Corp.’s second-quarter earnings soared 23 percent, but the package delivery company missed forecasts, due partially to a lower-than-expected benefit from falling fuel prices. FedEx also said a jump in plane maintenance hurt gains from lower pension expenses and growth in export package revenue. Overall, FedEx earned $616 million, or $2.14 per share, in the period, up from $500 million, or $1.57, in last year’s quarter. Total revenue climbed 5 percent to $11.94 billion.
Delivery firm comes up short in quarter
