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Finning Int (FTT.TO)

93.79

+0.98 (1.06%)

as of Sep 11, 2026, 8:00:01 pm Market Open.

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Sep 12, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.

Finning International, recognized as the largest Caterpillar dealer, has seen a solid performance with its stock price moving from $45 to higher levels. However, concerns have arisen as it currently trades at a high valuation amidst cyclical uncertainties in the market, particularly with infrastructure and energy in Canada. While some experts remain bullish on industrials, citing a favorable environment in phase 2 of the business cycle, there are warnings that the stock may be approaching its fair market value, and a correction could be imminent if it doesn't hold above $78. The prevailing sentiment indicates that while the company is poised for potential growth in a favorable economic period, a cautious approach is advised, suggesting buying at lower levels. Overall, the sentiment around Finning International is mixed, with an inclination towards a cautious outlook rather than aggressive investment at current rates.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Overvalued

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TOP PICK

Industrials and base metals should have a good 2020, and FTT covers both. It makes mining equipment. If copper does well, copper companies will buy from FTT. The US-China trade deal will definitely benefit China. FTT will have good upside into 2020 and 2021. (Analysts’ price target is $27.80)

DON'T BUY

Be cautious. Recently we've had a bounce in value cyclicals that we've endured a temporary slowdown and now we'll see growth ahead. He disagrees. These value stocks won't do better--we're near the end of the cycle and capital projects will slow down. Look at Caterpillar, down a third from its peak 18 months ago. The writing's on the wall for this sector--slowing down. You can hold onto a portion of this.

DON'T BUY

A big distributor of Caterpillar tractors so it’s a heavy equipment distribution company around the world. The backlog has dropped off. The market is anticipating something worse. If the economic outlook is positive, one of the stocks that will benefit. Especially from the conclusion of the tariff wars. He sees a tough period coming due to doubtful future sales.

DON'T BUY

A poor buy and hold stock. In an almost 10 year range, it’s been quite range-bound. It could go up to $28 quite quickly in the near term. It’s not a high end growth stock but a cyclical stock.

COMMENT

The interest cut today has thrown a bit of a lifeline to cyclicals like this (and delayed a recession for a little longer). Stocks like this can improve a bit, but only for a short time and until a downturn hits. It comes down to your risk tolerance and your outlook. Also, manufacturing is in a correction.

SELL ON STRENGTH

Our version of Caterpillar. If global growth continues to slow, the environment for Finning will be difficult. They have a 6-9-month window now. If Trump wins in 2020, he would take pot shots at China which will lead to a global recession that will really fit Finning. If this pops in the coming months, sell it.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sep 28/18, Down 24%) At the time everything looked positive. Now, the macro deteriorated with the China trade war, and Federal Reserve interest rate changes. They just beat last quarter. They’re currently growing at 16 times, and trading at 12 times, so it’s a good proposition.

COMMENT

They had some recent improvements in equipment sales. They need a catalyst for people to be interested in this stock. Overall he thinks it is well run and they should do all right. They need the resource market to be doing well.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sep 28/18, Down 27%) Still likes it. They just beat their quarter by 29%. They can grow with their margins, improving by cost-cutting. Models 16% EPS growth at 12.2x earnings. Very cheap. A solid balance sheet. Will be good over the long term.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 26/18, Down 29%) Good stocks will move like this on sentiment. The macro's gotten worse. One-time headwinds. Levered to gold miners, and better days are ahead for gold. Really cheap. Being paid to wait. You still want to have it in your portfolio.

DON'T BUY

You are dependent on a lot of mining and infrastructure for oil and gas. He does not see any compelling reason to jump into it at these levels.

WEAK BUY

This is a difficult one because the numbers have not been great over the last couple of quarters. It's close to the bottom but not a table pounding buy. They had a problem with their ERP system.

WATCH

Lower lows, lower highs. Support at $22.50. What's concerning is the descending triangle pressuring the support below. Wouldn't look to play it yet. If it breaks, we'll see lower lows ahead. Just exited period of seasonal strength, and it couldn't produce gains, so that tells you something.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick May 16/18, Down 26%) Disappointing, because of overblown fears of a recession that he doesn't expect. This is very cyclical demand for Caterpillar equipment. They reported earnings today and they were in line with subdued expectations. Sales were better than expected and they have partially solved a distribution problem in South America.

TOP PICK

Also a past top pick today. Management has succeeded in shifting its revenue mix from 32% new product and service revenues to more than 50% today to reduce cyclicality. The stock has been a victim of overblown recession fears, and problems in their South American unit, though today they reported that as fixed. They boast 13% ROE and 6% dividend growth rate. (Analysts’ price target is $28.43)

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