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TFI International (TFII) AI Stock Analysis

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TFI International

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Neutral 65 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 65 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 65 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 65 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 65 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
C$150.00
â–²(7.81% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/19/26
The score is primarily driven by solid but risk-balanced fundamentals: strong revenue/FCF trends are offset by significant margin compression and higher leverage. Technicals are supportive with an uptrend and healthy momentum, while valuation is a key headwind due to a high P/E and modest yield. Earnings call tone was mixed, highlighting capital returns and cash flow but also ongoing segment weakness and subdued conditions.
Positive Factors
Consistent free cash flow
Sustained, sizable free cash flow provides durable capacity to fund debt service, buybacks, dividends and targeted capex without relying on equity. Over 2–6 months this underpins financial flexibility and supports strategic initiatives or cyclical cushioning in transportation demand downturns.
Diversified North American operating portfolio
A multi-segment model (truckload, LTL, intermodal, logistics) across cross-border lanes reduces exposure to a single demand shock and leverages scale. This structural diversification improves revenue stability, asset utilization and pricing flexibility over medium-term freight cycles.
U.S. LTL operational improvement
Sustained operational fixes in U.S. LTL — better on-time delivery and fewer missed pickups — can translate to structural margin recovery as network density, pricing power and customer retention improve, strengthening a historically higher-margin segment over coming quarters.
Negative Factors
Rising leverage
Material increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility and heightens refinancing and interest-rate risk. In a cyclical trucking industry, higher debt limits the company's ability to withstand volume declines or invest opportunistically without pressuring cash returns or raising incremental capital.
Profitability compression
A marked decline in net margin indicates structural pressure from higher costs, mix shifts or integration drag. Lower margin sustainability weakens earnings resilience, reduces return on capital and limits reinvestment capacity, making the franchise more sensitive to modest revenue shocks.
Logistics segment underperformance
Declines in the asset-light logistics segment reduce higher-margin, low-capex growth optionality. Persistent weakness there constrains scalable, capital-efficient revenue growth and raises risk that volume loss or pricing pressure in brokerage/managed services will continue to depress consolidated profitability.

TFI International (TFII) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

TFI International Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionTFI International Inc. provides transportation and logistics services in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company operates through Package and Courier, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Truckload (TL), and Logistics segments. The Package and Courier segment engages in the pickup, transport, and delivery of items. The LTL segment is involved in the pickup, consolidation, transportation, and delivery of smaller loads. The TL segment offers expedited transportation, flatbed, tank container, and dedicated services, as well as TL brokerage services. This segment carries full loads directly from the customer to the destination using a closed van or specialized equipment. The Logistics segment provides asset-light logistics services, including brokerage, freight forwarding, and transportation management, as well as small package parcel delivery. As of December 31, 2021, the company had 13,384 tractors, 50,091 trailers, and 9,428 independent contractors. The company was formerly known as TransForce Inc. and changed its name to TFI International Inc. in December 2016. TFI International Inc. is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyTFI International makes money primarily by charging customers to move freight and manage freight transportation. Its main revenue streams generally map to its operating segments: (1) Truckload: TFII earns revenue by transporting full truckload shipments for shippers under contracted and spot-market pricing. Revenue is driven by miles/loads moved, pricing per mile (or per load), fuel surcharges where applicable, and equipment utilization. Costs include driver wages/benefits, fuel, maintenance, insurance, tolls, and purchased transportation when subcontracted. (2) Less-than-truckload (LTL): TFII earns revenue by consolidating smaller shipments from multiple customers into shared linehaul networks between terminals. Pricing is typically based on shipment weight, freight class/dimensions, distance, accessorials (e.g., liftgate, inside delivery), and fuel surcharges. Profitability depends on network density, terminal efficiency, pickup-and-delivery productivity, and linehaul optimization. (3) Intermodal: TFII earns revenue by moving freight in containers or trailers using a combination of rail linehaul and truck drayage. TFII charges for door-to-door intermodal service and may include fuel and accessorial charges. Earnings depend on volume, rail/trucking balance, equipment positioning, and agreements with rail providers; specific counterparties are not provided here (null). (4) Logistics (brokerage/managed transportation): TFII earns revenue by arranging transportation for customers using third-party carriers rather than its own trucks, typically collecting either a gross margin (customer charge minus carrier pay) in brokerage or management fees for managed transportation/services. This segment is more asset-light, with earnings driven by shipment volumes, spread discipline, and customer retention. Across segments, additional contributors can include accessorial fees, dedicated/contract carriage programs, and fuel surcharge mechanisms that help pass through fuel price changes, though recoverability varies by contract. TFII’s overall earnings are also influenced by fleet/terminal utilization, operating ratio improvements, integration of acquired businesses, and economic freight demand. Specific segment revenue percentages, named partnerships, or contract terms not publicly provided in this prompt are null.

TFI International Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Oct 30, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 28, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strategic steps taken by TFI International, such as increasing dividends and buying back shares, indicating confidence in the company's financial stability. However, significant revenue and income declines across multiple segments, particularly in Logistics and Truckload, and ongoing challenges in the Canadian market present notable concerns. While the company is optimistic about 2026, current market conditions remain subdued.
Q3-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Dividend Increase and Share Repurchase
TFI International's Board approved a 4% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.47 per share. The company also repurchased a total of $67 million worth of shares during the quarter.
Strong Free Cash Flow
Year-to-date free cash flow exceeded $570 million, slightly above last year, allowing for strategic investments and shareholder returns.
U.S. LTL Service Improvement
The U.S. LTL operation showed progress on margins for a second consecutive quarter, with improvements in operational metrics like on-time delivery and reduced missed pickups.
Negative Updates
Revenue and Income Decline
Total revenue before fuel surcharge decreased to $1.7 billion from $1.9 billion year-over-year. Adjusted net income dropped to $99 million from $134 million, and adjusted EPS fell to $1.20 from $1.58.
Logistics Segment Underperformance
Logistics revenue before fuel surcharge dropped to $368 million from $426 million, with operating income decreasing to $31 million from $49 million.
Canadian Market Challenges
The Canadian market continues to face challenges due to lack of a trade deal with the U.S., affecting freight volumes and operational efficiency.
Truckload Segment Decline
Truckload revenue decreased to $684 million from $723 million year-over-year, with operating income falling to $53 million from $70 million.
Company Guidance
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, TFI International reported a total revenue before fuel surcharge of $1.7 billion, down from $1.9 billion in the same period last year. The company's operating income was $153 million, resulting in a margin of 8.9%. Adjusted net income was $99 million, compared to $134 million in the third quarter of 2024, with an adjusted EPS of $1.20 versus $1.58 a year ago. Free cash flow for the quarter was nearly $200 million, bringing the year-to-date total to over $570 million. The company also announced a 4% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.47 per share, suggesting a yield of close to 2%. Additionally, TFI repurchased $67 million worth of shares during the quarter, contributing to a total return of capital to shareholders exceeding $100 million. For the fourth quarter, TFI anticipates adjusted diluted EPS to be between $0.80 and $0.90 and expects full-year net CapEx, excluding real estate, to range from $100 million to $175 million.

TFI International Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong 2025 revenue growth and consistently positive free cash flow support the business, but profitability has compressed materially (net margin down to 3.9% in 2025) and leverage has risen (debt-to-equity 1.38), reducing flexibility if freight conditions weaken. Cash conversion also softened versus net income.
Income Statement
72
Positive
Revenue accelerated sharply in 2025 (+37.8% YoY) after a flattish 2024 (+0.0% YoY) and a decline in 2023 (-10.6% YoY), showing strong top-line momentum but some cyclicality. Profitability has compressed over time: net margin fell from 10.4% (2021) to 3.9% (2025), with similar pressure in gross and operating margins, indicating higher costs and/or integration mix impact despite scale. EBITDA margin remains mid-teens (14.7% in 2025), but overall earnings quality has weakened versus earlier years.
Balance Sheet
60
Neutral
The balance sheet has become more leveraged: debt-to-equity increased from 0.70 (2022) and 0.90 (2023) to 1.38 (2025), signaling heavier reliance on debt likely tied to growth and acquisitions. Return on equity has trended down materially from ~32% (2021–2022) to 11.8% (2025), reflecting lower profitability and higher equity base. Asset growth is solid (total assets up meaningfully from 2020 to 2025), but the rising leverage reduces financial flexibility if trucking conditions soften.
Cash Flow
66
Positive
Cash generation is positive and improving in dollars, with operating cash flow rising to ~1.37B and free cash flow to ~0.98B in 2025 (free cash flow growth +42.7% YoY). However, cash conversion weakened: operating cash flow was below net income in 2025 (about 0.85x), and free cash flow was ~72% of net income, suggesting working-capital or integration-related drag. Still, free cash flow has been consistently positive across all years provided, which supports debt service and reinvestment capacity.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue11.02B7.99B7.64B8.55B7.10B
Gross Profit1.35B1.09B1.18B1.38B1.01B
EBITDA1.62B1.25B1.23B1.53B1.35B
Net Income433.93M402.20M513.06M798.73M741.74M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets10.29B7.14B6.27B5.56B5.83B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments288.11M0.00334.75M148.45M19.13M
Total Debt5.07B2.98B2.34B1.74B2.02B
Total Liabilities6.62B4.47B3.68B3.07B3.54B
Stockholders Equity3.67B2.67B2.59B2.49B2.29B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow984.48M637.67M662.85M602.34M576.84M
Operating Cash Flow1.37B1.01B1.03B942.73M840.99M
Investing Cash Flow-505.65M-1.18B-810.26M216.77M-1.14B
Financing Cash Flow-562.41M-156.54M-28.52M-1.04B316.89M

TFI International Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price139.13
Price Trends
50DMA
155.80
Negative
100DMA
142.91
Negative
200DMA
133.80
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-3.97
Positive
RSI
30.50
Neutral
STOCH
2.40
Positive
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 139.13 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 155.84, below the 50-day MA of 155.80, and above the 200-day MA of 133.80, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -3.97 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 30.50 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 2.40 is Positive, 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
72
Outperform
C$5.68B25.5710.61%3.13%15.47%9.40%
66
Neutral
C$712.04M10.3210.91%5.09%3.71%-12.70%
65
Neutral
C$11.43B27.1611.65%1.75%-0.25%-28.71%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
61
Neutral
C$1.56B15.259.33%5.21%5.53%-21.87%
59
Neutral
C$4.53B31.3411.37%2.27%-1.47%-79.68%
59
Neutral
C$1.31B16.0116.75%1.67%7.71%3170.43%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:TFII
TFI International
139.13
21.99
18.78%
TSE:EIF
Exchange Income
100.89
52.82
109.89%
TSE:MTL
Mullen Group
16.24
4.10
33.81%
TSE:SES
SECURE Waste Infrastructure
20.90
6.37
43.88%
TSE:WJX
Wajax Corporation
32.59
15.92
95.45%
TSE:CJT
Cargojet
86.79
2.74
3.26%

TFI International Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
TFI International Sets Date for Q4 2025 Results and Investor Webcast
Neutral
Jan 21, 2026

TFI International Inc. announced it will publish its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 after markets close on February 17, 2026, followed by a webcast the next morning led by Chairman, President and CEO Alain Bédard and CFO David Saperstein to discuss the performance. The scheduled results release and investor webcast underscore the company’s continued emphasis on transparency and engagement with shareholders as it manages its expanding transportation and logistics platform across North America.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:TFII) stock is a Hold with a C$113.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on TFI International stock, see the TSE:TFII Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial Disclosures
TFI International Accelerates Data Center and Grid Logistics, Appoints New SFI Commercial Chief
Positive
Jan 20, 2026

TFI International is rapidly expanding its data center and electric grid-related transportation business through its asset-based truckload brand SFI, which operates a fleet of about 8,000 tractors to handle high-value and sensitive cargo for these sectors. In 2025, the company’s Truckload segment generated more than $3 billion in revenue, with data center-related revenue climbing from approximately $8 million in the first quarter to over $15 million in the fourth, totaling $43 million for the year, while broader electric grid-related revenue surpassed $110 million, underscoring strong momentum in these infrastructure-focused markets. To capitalize on this growth, TFI has appointed industry veteran Scott Hoppe as Chief Commercial Officer of SFI, tasking him with leveraging the company’s extensive open deck, tank, logistics, dedicated, bulk, van and heavy haul capabilities to support the multi-year buildout of data centers and associated electric grid projects across the U.S. and Canada, reinforcing TFI’s positioning as a key logistics partner to a fast-growing, strategically important industry.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:TFII) stock is a Hold with a C$163.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on TFI International stock, see the TSE:TFII Stock Forecast page.

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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: Feb 19, 2026