USPS reports $2.5B loss in third quarter as financial woes persist
The agency said it may raise stamp prices, cut service levels and close unprofitable post offices without congressional action.
- The U.S. Postal Service reported a $2.5 billion net loss for the fiscal third quarter, prompting Postmaster General David Steiner to urge Congress for reforms and compensation to address mounting financial crisis.
- Maintaining nationwide delivery to 170 million addresses six days weekly costs $3.4 billion annually, with 70% of routes losing money; this compounds net losses exceeding $120 billion since 2007 as digital communication eroded first-class mail revenue.
- The Office of Inspector General compiled 15 austerity proposals organized into four scenarios, while the agency conserved $2.5 billion through September 30 by suspending employer pension contributions, potentially saving up to $15 billion through 2030.
- Last week, NALC President Brian Renfroe declared "the future of our jobs and our service are not certain," yet convention delegates voted down resolutions to restore strike rights, opting instead for binding arbitration.
- Absent Congressional action this year, management plans to close thousands of unprofitable post offices and reduce service levels after peak season, as Steiner warned the agency's cash reserves could be exhausted by early 2027.
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On the convention's final day, USPS reported a $2.5 billion third-quarter loss and Postmaster General David Steiner warned that without congressional action, the agency's "plans would certainly have to entail changes that will impact service," including closing "thousands of unprofitable post offices" and raising prices.
USPS reports $2.5B loss in third quarter as financial woes persist
The U.S. Postal Service reported a $2.5 billion net loss for the third quarter of 2026, highlighting ongoing financial struggles as leadership seeks solutions to avoid a looming liquidity crisis.
U.S. Postal Service reports $2.5 billion quarterly loss
The U.S. Postal Service reported a $2.5 billion net loss for the fiscal third quarter, nearly $600 million less of a loss than the same quarter last year, and urged a series of actions from Congress to address its mounting financial crisis.
USPS Reports $2.5B Loss, Urges Congressional Action | Business News 97.5 FM
The USPS reported a $2.5 billion loss for the fiscal third quarter, citing systemic issues. Postmaster General David Steiner urged Congress to take action, warning of potential post office closures and price hikes. Despite increased revenue, the USPS faces a liquidity crisis, needing legislati...
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