Expeditors International of Washington surpassed earnings expectations with a fourth-quarter profit of $1.49 per share, yet faced a significant revenue dip of 3.3% to $2.86 billion compared to the previous year. This mixed performance resulted in an over 8% drop in share price as analysts expressed concerns over declining financial metrics. Despite challenges, the company announced a new $3 billion share repurchase program, aiming to bolster shareholder confidence.