/FWRD
FWRD Stock - Forward Air Corporation
Industrials|Integrated Freight & LogisticsNASDAQ
$25.01-0.64%
$0.16 (-0.64%) • Dec 19
74
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.BUY
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.79
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).90
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.65
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+20.0%upside
Target: $30.01
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ENTRY ZONE$24.76 – $25.26
TARGET (TP)$30.00
STOP LOSS$23.01
RISK/REWARD1:2.5
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.37
52W High$35.47
52W Low$9.79
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.47B | $1.37B | $1.68B | $1.39B | $1.27B |
| Gross Profit | $339.65M | $330.15M | $491.67M | $313.95M | $229.11M |
| Gross Margin | 13.7% | 24.1% | 29.3% | 22.6% | 18.0% |
| Operating Income | $-1,062,936,000 | $88.21M | $247.59M | $147.03M | $73.92M |
| Net Income | $-816,969,000 | $167.35M | $193.19M | $105.86M | $23.73M |
| Net Margin | -33.0% | 12.2% | 11.5% | 7.6% | 1.9% |
| EPS | $-29.43 | $0.44 | $7.18 | $3.87 | $0.85 |
Company Overview
Forward Air Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an asset-light freight and logistics company in the United States and Canada. It operates in two segments, Expedited Freight and Intermodal. The Expedited Freight segment provides expedited regional, inter-regional, and national less-than-truckload services; local pick-up and delivery services; and other services, which include final mile, truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other handling. This segment also offers expedited truckload brokerage, dedicated fleet, and high security and temperature-controlled logistics services. The Intermodal segment provides intermodal container drayage services; and contract, and container freight station warehouse and handling services. It serves freight forwarders, third-party logistics companies, integrated air cargo carriers and passenger, passenger and cargo airlines, steamship lines, and retailers. Forward Air Corporation was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Greeneville, Tennessee.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
5
45%
Hold / Neutral
4
36%
Sell / Underperform
2
18%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
5 Bullish6 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$97
Average Target
↑ 287.8% Upside
Now
$29
Low
$97
Average
$136
High
Based on 9 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26th 2025 | Stifel | Upgrade | Buy | $29 |
| May 28th 2024 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Peer Perform | - |
| January 10th 2024 | Wolfe Research | Downgrade | Underperform | - |
| August 29th 2023 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | $85← $110 |
| August 28th 2023 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Peer Perform | - |
| August 15th 2023 | Robert W. Baird | Downgrade | Neutral | $80← $130 |
| August 11th 2023 | Stifel | Downgrade | Hold | $103← $127 |
| August 11th 2023 | Wolfe Research | Downgrade | Underperform | $80 |
| August 11th 2023 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Market Perform | - |
| July 19th 2023 | Robert W. Baird | Upgrade | Outperform | $130← $106 |
| January 4th 2023 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | $110 |
| October 25th 2022 | Jefferies | Initiation | Buy | $120 |
| July 20th 2022 | The Benchmark Company | Initiation | Hold | - |
| April 29th 2022 | Stifel | Upgrade | Buy | $136← $122 |
Earnings History & Surprises
FWRDBeat Rate
44%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
-2077.0%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
8/10
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$-0.52
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
-16.5%
$0.81vs$0.97
Q2 24
-326.7%
$-0.64vs$-0.15
Q3 24
-33171.4%
$-23.29vs$-0.07
Q4 24
-3320.0%
$-1.71vs$-0.05
Q1 25
+108.3%
$0.01vs$-0.12
Q2 25
-238.3%
$-1.59vs$-0.47
Q3 25
-141.2%
$-0.41vs$-0.17
Q4 25
-300.0%
$-0.52vs$-0.13
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | May 5, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $-0.26 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $-0.13 | $-0.52 | -300.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | $-0.17 | $-0.41 | -141.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2025 | May 7, 2025 | $-0.47 | $-1.59 | -238.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $-0.12 | $0.01 | +108.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | $-0.05 | $-1.71 | -3320.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 | $-0.07 | $-23.29 | -33171.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | May 8, 2024 | $-0.15 | $-0.64 | -326.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | $0.97 | $0.81 | -16.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 | $1.10 | $0.99 | -10.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Aug 2, 2023 | $1.28 | $0.91 | -28.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2023 | May 1, 2023 | $1.31 | $1.37 | +4.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Feb 8, 2023 | $1.94 | $1.65 | -14.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | $1.90 | $1.93 | +1.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 | $1.78 | $2.04 | +14.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 | $1.27 | $1.57 | +23.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Feb 9, 2022 | $1.31 | $1.40 | +6.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Oct 27, 2021 | $1.05 | $1.14 | +8.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Jul 29, 2021 | $0.97 | $1.11 | +14.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Forward Air shares are trading higher. The company reported Q3 financial results.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 01:51 PM
Forward Air Q3 EPS $(0.52) Misses $(0.25) Estimate, Sales $631.763M Miss $639.998M Estimate
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 5, 2025, 09:02 PM
Forward Air falls on report that auction process has slowed
📉 NegativeSeeking Alpha•Oct 20, 2025, 07:48 PM
Forward Air shares are trading lower after Axios reported the company's auction has slowed, with no PE deal imminent.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 20, 2025, 06:44 PM
'Scoop: No PE deal imminent for Forward Air'- Axios
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 20, 2025, 06:28 PM
Stifel Maintains Buy on Forward Air, Lowers Price Target to $30
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 17, 2025, 02:20 PM•Also:
Forward Air gains on report of private equity bids
📈 PositiveSeeking Alpha•Jul 23, 2025, 05:41 PM
Forward Air attracts takeover interest from buyout firms - Reuters
➖ NeutralSeeking Alpha•Jun 13, 2025, 10:08 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about FWRD
What is FWRD's current stock price?
Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) is currently trading at $25.01 per share. The stock has moved -0.64% today.
What is the analyst price target for FWRD?
The average analyst price target for FWRD is $30.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Forward Air Corporation in?
Forward Air Corporation operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is FWRD's market cap?
Forward Air Corporation has a market capitalization of $0.78 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does FWRD pay dividends?
No, Forward Air Corporation does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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