TFI International (US:TFII) Globenewswireยท2025-04-23 20:05Core Insights - TFI International Inc. reported a total revenue of $1.96 billion for Q1 2025, a 5% increase from $1.87 billion in Q1 2024, driven by business acquisitions despite weaker market demand [3][4] - The company achieved a 40% year-over-year increase in free cash flow, totaling $191.7 million, reflecting a strong focus on cash generation [2][6] - Operating income decreased to $114.6 million from $151.6 million in the prior year, primarily due to reduced revenues from weaker market conditions [5][6] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $1,964.4 million compared to $1,870.8 million in Q1 2024 [3] - Revenue before fuel surcharge increased to $1,714.5 million from $1,611.5 million year-over-year [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $259.0 million, down from $268.4 million in the previous year [3][22] - Net income fell to $56.0 million from $92.8 million in Q1 2024, with diluted EPS decreasing to $0.66 from $1.09 [6][24] Segment Performance - The Truckload segment saw a revenue increase of 61% due to the acquisition of Daseke, while the Less-Than-Truckload and Logistics segments experienced declines of 14% and 13%, respectively [7] - Operating income for the Truckload segment rose by 18%, while the Less-Than-Truckload and Logistics segments saw declines of 45% and 22% [7][8] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Net cash from operating activities was $193.6 million, down from $200.7 million in Q1 2024, attributed to increased interest payments and reduced net income [10] - The company returned $94.4 million to shareholders, including $38.2 million in dividends and $56.2 million in share repurchases, with a quarterly dividend increase of 13% [12] Business Acquisitions - Subsequent to the quarter, TFI International acquired Basin Transportation LLC and Veilleux Transit Inc., which will be included in the Truckload segment [13]