-- TFI International (TFII.TO, TFII) after the close Monday reported an 11% year-over-year drop in its first-quarter adjusted profit, while revenue was broadly flat but came in above analysts' expectations.
The trucking and logistics company said adjusted profit, excluding most one-time items, totaled US$57.2 million, or US$0.69 per share, down from US$64.2 million, or US$0.76, in the prior-year period, but exceeding FactSet estimates of US$0.61.
Revenue for the quarter was US$1.95 billion, little changed from US$1.96 billion a year earlier, and ahead of FactSet estimates of US$1.90 billion. Revenue before fuel surcharges was US$1.70 billion compared to US$1.71 billion in the prior year period. The decrease is primarily due to reduced volumes driven by weaker end market demand partially offset by contributions from business acquisitions, the company said.
The company said its board also approved a US$0.47 quarterly dividend, unchanged from the prior quarter.
In its guidance, assuming no significant positive or negative change in the operating environment, the company expects second quarter 2026 adjusted diluted EPS to be in the range of US$1.50 to US$1.60. It anticipates full-year net capital expenditures excluding real estate, between US$225 million and US$250 million.
"We easily exceeded our first quarter earnings outlook on stronger revenue and higher profitability for both Truckload and Logistics despite adverse weather early in the quarter, thanks to the hard work of our talented team and benefitting from our strategic investments in recent years," said chief executive Alain Bedard. "Acquisitions strategically pursued during the weaker cycle and enabled by our strong capital position have enhanced our diversified portfolio of operating companies, and the resulting mix of industrial end market exposure is beginning to benefit our operating results."
The company's shares closed down C$1.04 to C$188.53 on Toronto Stock Exchange.