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US Postal Service reports $2 billion quarterly loss as cash crunch mounts
Revenue rose 2.3% to $20.2 billion, but higher costs and declining mail volumes left USPS with a $2 billion quarterly loss.
- On Friday, The United States Postal Service reported a $2 billion net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, despite $20.2 billion in operating revenue for the quarter ending March 31.
- Overall mail volumes fell 3.4 percent to 25.6 billion pieces, with First-Class Mail declining 6.3 percent, extending a pattern of annual losses since 2007 that has strained the agency.
- Postmaster General David Steiner noted the agency is in a 'cash crisis' and taking steps to conserve funds. The Associated Press reported USPS plans a 4-cent increase for First-Class Mail Forever stamps.
- Steiner urged Congress to raise the $15 million borrowing cap to $34.5 billion to avoid cash exhaustion by February 2027. Officials warned the agency could deplete reserves without legislative action.
- Democrats oppose the borrowing request, citing concerns regarding agency independence and rural delivery disruptions. President Trump previously described the service as a 'tremendous loser' of money.
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US Postal Service reports falling losses, revenue up
The United States Postal Service (USPS) on Friday reported a net loss of $2 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, underscoring the service’s strained financial situation despite higher revenues and a decline in some operating costs. The agency reported $20.2 billion in total operating revenue for the quarter ending on March 31,...
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