Group 1 - TFI International Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of US $0.45 per outstanding common share, payable on January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2024 [1] - The new quarterly dividend represents a 13% increase over the previous quarterly dividend of US $0.40 per outstanding common share [1] Group 2 - TFI International Inc. is a leader in the transportation and logistics industry in North America, operating in the United States, Canada, and Mexico [2] - The company focuses on strategic acquisitions and manages a growing network of wholly-owned operating subsidiaries to create value for shareholders [2] - TFI International services segments including Less-Than-Truckload, Truckload, and Logistics [2]

MONTREAL, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of TFI International Inc. (NYSE and TSX:TFII), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, declared a quarterly dividend of US $0.45 per outstanding common share of its capital payable on January 15, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 31, 2024. As previously announced on October 21, 2024, the new quarterly dividend of US $0.45 per outstanding common share represents a 13% increase ov ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2024, overall revenue before fuel surcharge increased by 17% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, driven by the acquisition of Daseke [5] - Operating income was $203 million, slightly up from $201 million in the prior year, resulting in an operating margin of 10.7%, down from 12.3% a year earlier [5] - Adjusted net income was $137 million, up from $136 million, with adjusted EPS increasing to $1.60 from $1.57 [5] - Free cash flow rose by 37% year-over-year to over $270 million, with cash from operating activities at $351 million, significantly higher than $279 million in the previous year [3][5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - LTL segment accounted for 40% of segmented revenue before fuel surcharge, with revenue up 7% year-over-year, but operating income down 24% due to higher gains last year [6][7] - U.S. LTL revenue before fuel surcharge was $531 million, down from $581 million, with operating income decreasing to $48 million from $68 million [7] - Canadian LTL revenue before fuel surcharge was $138 million, down 2%, while operating income rose slightly to $33 million [7] - Truckload segment represented 38% of segmented revenue before fuel surcharge at $723 million, up from $402 million, with operating income increasing to $72 million from $50 million [8] - Logistics segment, making up 22% of segmented revenue, saw revenue before fuel surcharge increase by 2% and operating income rise by 19% [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. LTL experienced a 2% drop in tonnage, with a 3% increase in revenue per shipment excluding fuel [7] - The operating ratio for U.S. LTL was 92.2%, compared to 90.8% a year earlier, indicating increased operational costs [7] - Canadian LTL's operating ratio improved to 76.3% from 77.2% a year ago, reflecting better operational efficiency [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to improve operational performance and capitalize on long-term opportunities despite current market challenges [6] - Focus on enhancing service quality and cost efficiency, particularly in the U.S. LTL segment, is a priority [14][15] - Strategic M&A opportunities will be considered, with a commitment to maintaining a conservative balance sheet [3][11] - The company plans to invest $200 million to $300 million annually in tuck-in acquisitions [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing challenging market conditions, expecting 2024 performance to mirror that of 2023 [12][17] - The company is focused on improving service metrics and operational efficiency to enhance competitiveness [14][15] - Management expressed optimism about potential improvements in 2025, contingent on market recovery and internal operational enhancements [20][21] Other Important Information - The company reduced debt by $130 million during the quarter, improving the funded debt-to-EBITDA ratio to 2.07 from 2.15 [11] - A quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share was declared, with a subsequent 13% increase announced [12] - The company is implementing new financial management systems to improve billing accuracy and customer satisfaction [41] Q&A Session Summary Question: Earnings pressure in U.S. LTL - Management indicated that earnings pressure is influenced by both cyclical factors and evolving industry dynamics, emphasizing a focus on cost improvement and service enhancement [14][15] Question: 2024 EPS guidance - Management confirmed that 2024 EPS is expected to be flat compared to 2023 due to ongoing market conditions [17] Question: Consensus EPS for 2024 - Management noted that while consensus estimates are higher, they remain cautious given the freight recession and current market dynamics [19] Question: M&A deal sizes - Management indicated potential for $4 billion to $5 billion deals in the U.S. without issuing new stock, depending on market conditions [27] Question: U.S. LTL pricing environment - Management acknowledged pricing pressure but emphasized that their service proposals remain competitive [24][25] Question: Improvements in U.S. LTL service - Management outlined initiatives to enhance service quality, including reducing reliance on rail and improving pickup reliability [54][55] Question: P&C operations and revenue trends - Management reported improvements in P&C operations, attributing past challenges to management changes and competitive market conditions [48][50] Question: Sales team incentives - Management acknowledged the need to revise compensation structures to incentivize sales teams towards achieving better operational metrics [50][51]

TFI International Inc. (TFII) reported $2.18 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.3%. EPS of $1.60 for the same period compares to $1.57 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.28 billion, representing a surprise of -4.01%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -10.61%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.79.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compar ...

TFI International Inc. (TFII) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.60 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.79 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.57 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -10.61%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $1.58 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.71, delivering a surprise of 8.23%.Over the last four quarters, the c ...

Wall Street analysts expect TFI International Inc. (TFII) to post quarterly earnings of $1.81 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 15.3%. Revenues are expected to be $2.29 billion, up 20% from the year-ago quarter. The current level reflects a downward revision of 3.5% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period. Ahe ...

The market expects TFI International Inc. (TFII) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. The earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 21, 2024, might help the stock move higher if these ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐ Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of September, 2024 Commission File No. 001-39224 TFI INTERNATIONAL INC. (Translation of registrant's name into English) 8801 Trans-Canada Highway, Suite 500 Saint-Laurent, Québec H4S ...

Conference Call Participants Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to TFI International's Second Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode. Following the presentation we will conduct a question-and-answer session. [Operator Instructions] Thank you. Good morning. Alain. We've heard from some of your US, trucking peers that they're seeing better seasonality in 2Q, some signs of project business and some tightening in the market, ...

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance. | --- | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ...