U.S. Postal Service Ends Third Quarter with $5.2 Billion Loss

Results of Operations

New products and successful marketing campaigns continue to fuel growth in the Postal Service package business. Shipping services and package revenue totaled $3.3 billion in the third quarter, a 9 percent increase, on a volume increase of 43 million pieces, or 5.2 percent. Additionally, Every Door Direct Mail continues to grow as local businesses capitalize on the product’s targeted advertising impact and ease of use.