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TFI International

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Neutral 68 (OpenAI - Gpt-5.6Sol)
Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
C$192.00
â–²(2.36% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/29/26
Overall score is driven primarily by solid (but not peak) financial performance and a strong, upbeat earnings update with clear near-term EPS and operating-ratio improvement guidance. The main offsets are a demanding valuation (high P/E with modest yield) and only neutral-to-mixed near-term technical positioning (trading around the 20/50-day averages).
Positive Factors
Diversified freight platform
TFI's presence across LTL, truckload, courier and logistics spreads revenue exposure across distinct freight needs and geographies. That breadth can improve resilience when one transportation market weakens, while its operating-company network and scale support broader service capabilities.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
Debt of about $3.0B versus $2.7B of equity leaves leverage elevated at 1.20x debt-to-equity. Although debt has declined from 2025, this capital structure can amplify cyclicality, constrain flexibility during freight weakness and increase the importance of sustained cash generation.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified freight platform
TFI's presence across LTL, truckload, courier and logistics spreads revenue exposure across distinct freight needs and geographies. That breadth can improve resilience when one transportation market weakens, while its operating-company network and scale support broader service capabilities.
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TFI International (TFII) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

TFI International Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
TFI International Inc., headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Canada, delivers comprehensive transportation and logistics solutions across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company's operations are divided into four primary segments: Package an...
How the Company Makes Money
TFI International makes money primarily by charging customers fees to transport, handle, and arrange shipments across its business lines. Key revenue streams include: (1) Less-than-Truckload (LTL): Revenue is earned by consolidating multiple custo...

TFI International Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jul 27, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 22, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive performance with a clear EPS beat, double-digit operating income growth across segments, strong free cash flow generation and balance-sheet improvement. Truckload and logistics showed particularly strong momentum (notably revenue per truck up mid‑teens YoY and logistics revenue +10% with margins expanding). However, material near-term challenges remain in U.S. LTL—driven by inflated volume from low‑priced 3PL blanket business, short‑term service and cost pressure, and an elevated but non‑recurring claims reserve. Management has concrete remediation actions (pricing software, commercial reorganization, surgical repricing, operational fixes) and remains acquisitive with strong cash and leverage flexibility. On balance, the strength in core profitability, cash flow and truckload momentum outweigh the LTL and claims noise.
Positive Updates
EPS Beat and Strong YoY Growth
Adjusted diluted EPS of CAD 1.85 beat guidance (CAD 1.50–1.60) and increased 38% year-over-year, reflecting stronger-than-expected quarterly profitability.
Negative Updates
LTL Pricing and Service Challenges
U.S. LTL market remained soft; shipment count up ~7.5% in the quarter but revenue per shipment (ex-fuel) down ~2%, producing excess cost (overtime, third-party carriers) and service degradation. Company expects Q3 LTL operating ratio broadly 'comparable' to Q2 (flat YoY), reflecting near-term pricing reset work.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Negative
EPS Beat and Strong YoY Growth
Adjusted diluted EPS of CAD 1.85 beat guidance (CAD 1.50–1.60) and increased 38% year-over-year, reflecting stronger-than-expected quarterly profitability.
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Company Guidance
Management guided Q3 adjusted EPS of CAD 1.70–1.80 (the high end would be ~50% YoY growth), forecasting year‑over‑year adjusted operating‑ratio improvements of 500–600 bps in truckload, 250–350 bps in logistics and a comparable OR in LTL; they reiterated full‑year net CapEx (ex‑real estate) of CAD 225–250M and assumed no significant change in the operating environment. The guidance was supported by strong Q2 metrics: adjusted diluted EPS CAD 1.85 (up 38% YoY), total revenue before fuel CAD 1.9B (+6% YoY), operating income CAD 220M (margin 11.6%, +~200 bps YoY), free cash flow just over CAD 200M, net cash from operations CAD 256M, funded debt/EBITDA 2.4 (improved from 2.5), and a quarterly dividend of ~CAD 40M; segmented Q2 detail included LTL revenue CAD 725M (+3%), LTL OR 88.5 and operating income CAD 86M (+17%); truck revenue CAD 761M (+7%), revenue per truck/week +13%, brokerage +34%, truck operating income CAD 106M (+50%) and truck OR 86.1 (‑400 bps); and logistics revenue CAD 432M (+10%), operating income CAD 50M (+32%) with an 11.5% margin.

TFI International Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials are solid but not at prior-cycle peak strength. Income statement quality is supported by large scale (~$8.8B TTM revenue) and mid-teens EBITDA margin (~14.7%), but profitability has cooled (TTM net margin ~3.8% vs ~9.3% in 2022) and 2025 revenue declined (~-4.2%). Balance sheet leverage remains meaningful (debt-to-equity ~1.20) despite recent debt reduction, and cash flow is strong (TTM FCF ~$0.73B) but conversion is not perfect (OCF ~0.85x net income).
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue8.82B11.02B11.50B7.64B8.55B7.10B
Gross Profit1.09B1.35B1.57B1.18B1.38B1.01B
EBITDA1.29B1.65B1.80B1.23B1.53B1.35B
Net Income362.41M433.93M578.79M513.06M798.73M741.74M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets7.49B10.29B7.14B6.27B5.56B5.83B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments205.45M288.11M0.00334.75M148.45M19.13M
Total Debt3.05B5.07B2.98B2.34B1.74B2.02B
Total Liabilities4.76B6.62B4.47B3.68B3.07B3.54B
Stockholders Equity2.74B3.67B2.67B2.59B2.49B2.29B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow733.47M984.48M637.67M662.85M602.34M576.84M
Operating Cash Flow1.02B1.37B1.01B1.03B942.73M840.99M
Investing Cash Flow-425.73M-505.65M-1.18B-810.26M216.77M-1.14B
Financing Cash Flow-350.80M-562.41M-156.54M-28.52M-1.04B316.89M

TFI International Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price187.57
Price Trends
50DMA
196.42
Negative
100DMA
199.88
Negative
200DMA
176.27
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-4.66
Positive
RSI
37.01
Neutral
STOCH
28.70
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:TFII, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 187.57 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 184.50, below the 50-day MA of 196.42, and above the 200-day MA of 176.27, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -4.66 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.01 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 28.70 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TSE:TFII.

TFI International Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
70
Outperform
C$650.17M10.1512.07%4.57%-4.10%82.03%
68
Neutral
C$14.48B28.5512.39%1.51%-2.61%-6.43%
66
Neutral
C$6.55B30.9311.69%2.38%33.11%40.81%
63
Neutral
C$2.42B22.359.35%3.33%8.87%-1.05%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
61
Neutral
C$1.20B26.106.30%1.86%0.80%-66.47%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:TFII
TFI International
176.14
48.22
37.69%
TSE:EIF
Exchange Income
116.60
46.96
67.43%
TSE:MTL
Mullen Group
25.25
11.92
89.44%
TSE:WJX
Wajax Corporation
30.66
8.16
36.27%
TSE:CJT
Cargojet
80.66
-16.36
-16.86%
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jul 29, 2026