UPS reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.69 per share, above the $1.63 expected, and revenue of $22.9 billion versus $22.29 billion expected. Net income was $1.16 billion, or $1.37 per share, down from $1.31 billion, or $1.55, a year earlier. The company raised its full-year consolidated revenue projection to about $92.6 billion from $91.2 billion and forecasts fourth-quarter revenue of $25.7 billion. Domestic revenue rose 4.5%, international revenue 7.1%, and supply chain solutions 18.2%, driven mainly by forwarding and logistics, including healthcare. CEO Carol Tomé said UPS is entering the holiday shipping season 'from a position of strength' with the most automated and efficient network in its history.
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