TFI International Inc. (NYSE:TFII) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Brokerages

Key Points

• Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" on TFI International from 19 brokerages (1 sell, 8 hold, 10 buy) with an average 12‑month price target of $127.75.
• TFI recently reported a quarterly earnings beat—EPS $1.09 vs. $0.85 expected and revenue $1.91B vs. $1.37B expected—and analysts project about 7.76 EPS for the current year; the stock trades near $115 with a 52‑week range of $72.15–$127.44 and a market cap of roughly $9.46B.
• The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share (annualized $1.88), a yield of about 1.6% and a payout ratio of 50.54%, payable April 15 with an ex‑dividend date of March 31.

TFI International Inc. (NYSE:TFII - Get Free Report) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of "Hold" from the nineteen brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eight have issued a hold recommendation and ten have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $127.75.

A number of research analysts have commented on the company. Zacks Research lowered TFI International from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Friday, March 13th. Susquehanna increased their target price on TFI International from $123.00 to $134.00 and gave the stock a "positive" rating in a report on Thursday, February 19th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of TFI International in a report on Friday, March 27th. Citigroup increased their target price on TFI International from $131.00 to $143.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reissued a "market perform" rating and set a $115.00 target price on shares of TFI International in a report on Thursday, February 19th.

Institutional Trading of TFI International

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of TFII. United Services Automobile Association acquired a new stake in shares of TFI International during the 1st quarter worth $217,000. Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new stake in shares of TFI International during the 2nd quarter worth $294,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets grew its holdings in shares of TFI International by 104.0% during the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 125,737 shares of the company's stock worth $11,275,000 after purchasing an additional 64,108 shares in the last quarter. Baskin Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of TFI International by 1.7% during the 3rd quarter. Baskin Financial Services Inc. now owns 427,359 shares of the company's stock worth $37,582,000 after purchasing an additional 7,207 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of TFI International by 9.3% during the 3rd quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 13,418 shares of the company's stock worth $1,182,000 after buying an additional 1,143 shares during the last quarter. 73.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

TFI International Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE TFII opened at $115.16 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.88, a current ratio of 1.03 and a quick ratio of 1.02. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $112.64 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $102.12. TFI International has a one year low of $72.15 and a one year high of $127.44. The firm has a market cap of $9.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.96, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.53.

TFI International (NYSE:TFII - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 17th. The company reported $1.09 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.85 by $0.24. TFI International had a return on equity of 13.73% and a net margin of 3.94%.The firm had revenue of $1.91 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.37 billion. On average, equities analysts forecast that TFI International will post 7.76 EPS for the current year.

TFI International Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be issued a dividend of $0.47 per share. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 31st. TFI International's dividend payout ratio is 50.54%.

TFI International Company Profile

TFI International Inc NYSE: TFII is a leading North American transport and logistics company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The company operates through a network of subsidiaries that provide truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), specialized freight, package and courier, and logistics services. By integrating these operations, TFI delivers comprehensive end-to-end solutions, including long-haul and regional transportation, expedited delivery, warehousing, and cross-border freight movement.

Originally founded in 1957 as a regional trucking outfit in Cabano, Quebec, TFI International has expanded significantly through a disciplined acquisition strategy.

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