Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)

NASDAQ: FWRD · Real-Time Price · USD
14.87
+0.58 (4.06%)
At close: Jun 26, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
14.80
-0.07 (-0.47%)
After-hours: Jun 26, 2026, 7:44 PM EDT
4.06%
Market Cap 470.26M
Revenue (ttm) 2.46B
Net Income (ttm) -91.48M
Shares Out 31.63M
EPS (ttm) -2.95
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE n/a
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 2,103,706
Open 14.34
Previous Close 14.29
Day's Range 14.13 - 15.00
52-Week Range 7.86 - 32.47
Beta 1.42
Analysts Buy
Price Target 18.33 (+23.27%)
Earnings Date Aug 10, 2026

About FWRD

Forward Air Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an asset-light freight and logistics company in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Canada. The company operates through three segments: Expedited Freight, Omni Logistics, and Intermodal. Its 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 shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other handling.... [Read more]

Sector Industrials
IPO Date Nov 16, 1993
Employees 6,356
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FWRD
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Forward Air's revenue was $2.50 billion, an increase of 0.84% compared to the previous year's $2.47 billion. Losses were -$107.80 million, -87.22% less than in 2024.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for FWRD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $18.33, which is an increase of 23.27% from the latest price.

Price Target
$18.33
(23.27% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Forward Air could be ‘complementary fit’ for Amazon’s LTL offering, FW reports

Amazon’s (AMZN) newly launched national LTL network provides a strong economy-tier freight platform, but acquiring Forward Air (FWRD) could quickly add a premium expedited offering, leveraging Forward...

Other symbols: AMZN
14 days ago - TheFly

Forward Air Corporation Shareholders Are Encouraged to Reach Out to Johnson Fistel for More Information About Potentially Recovering Their Losses

SAN DIEGO, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD). The investigation focuses on Forwar...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Forward Air price target lowered to $18 from $42 at Susquehanna

Susquehanna lowered the firm’s price target on Forward Air (FWRD) to $18 from $42 and keeps a Positive rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following its announcement…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Forward Air price target lowered to $17 from $30 at Stifel

Stifel lowered the firm’s price target on Forward Air (FWRD) to $17 from $30 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Forward Air reports Q1 EPS ($1.09), consensus (37c)

Reports Q1 revenue $582.0M, consensus $620.2M. The company states: “While no formal notices of termination have been delivered, the Company is currently in active discussions with one of its largest…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Forward Air down 46% at $9.30 after Q1 results

16:37 EDT Forward Air (FWRD) down 46% at $9.30 after Q1 results

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Forward Air Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw operating income rise to $20M and adjusted EBITDA to $70M, with strong liquidity of $402M. Management is addressing a major customer transition expected to impact 2027 and is divesting non-core assets totaling $394M in revenue.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

Forward Air Earnings release: Q1 2026

Forward Air released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

7 weeks ago - Filings

Forward Air Slides: Q1 2026

Forward Air has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 7, 2026.

7 weeks ago - Filings

Forward Air Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Forward Air has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 7, 2026.

7 weeks ago - Filings

Forward Air Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) (the “Company”, “Forward”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as presented...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Awarded on USA TODAY's America's Climate Leaders 2026 List

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) today announced it has been named on USA TODAY's list of America's Climate Leaders 2026. Presented by USA T...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Forward Air filed a proxy statement on April 29, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Forward Air Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Forward Air filed a proxy statement on April 29, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Forward Air Corporation Announces Timing of First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) will release its first quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, May 7, 2026, and hold a c...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air price target lowered to $30 from $31 at Stifel

Stifel analyst J. Bruce Chan lowered the firm’s price target on Forward Air (FWRD) to $30 from $31 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm expects overall…

2 months ago - TheFly

Forward Air Named to Newsweek's List of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) today announced it has been named to Newsweek's list of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026. The...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air and Omni Logistics Leaders Recognized as 2026 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) today announced that four leaders have been named recipients of the 2026 Pros to Know award by Supply & Dem...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Named 2026 Surface Carrier of the Year by the Airforwarders Association

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward Air” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company has been named the 2026 Surface Carrier of the Year by the Airforwarde...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air price target lowered to $42 from $45 at Susquehanna

Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors lowered the firm’s price target on Forward Air (FWRD) to $42 from $45 and keeps a Positive rating on the shares. The firm said the company’s…

4 months ago - TheFly

Forward Air Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Delivered stable EBITDA and improved adjusted EBITDA in 2025 despite a multi-year freight recession, with strong cost control, operational transformation, and segment margin gains. Positioned for long-term growth as market conditions improve, with robust liquidity and no near-term debt maturities.

4 months ago - Transcripts

Forward Air Annual report: Q4 2025

Forward Air has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 23, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Forward Air Earnings release: Q4 2025

Forward Air released its Q4 2025 earnings on February 23, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 months ago - Filings

Forward Air Slides: Q4 2025

Forward Air has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 23, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Forward Air reports Q4 EPS (91c), consensus (26c)

Reports Q4 revenue $631.23M, consensus $628.2M. “We delivered solid results in 2025 despite less than favorable freight market conditions,” said Shawn Stewart, President & Chief Executive Officer. “Fo...

4 months ago - TheFly