Is Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Forward Air Corporation
NASDAQ:FWRD
$12.62 USD
-$0.17 (-1.33%)
- Volume
- 377.52K
- Average Volume
- 1.4M
- Market Capitalization
- $399.11M
- P/E Ratio
- -4.28
- Dividend Yield
- 0.00%
- Price Target
- $17.50
- Year High
- $32.47
- Year Low
- $7.86
- Day High
- —
- Day Low
- —
- Payout Ratio
- $0.00
- Current Ratio
- $1.23
Industry, Sector & symbol
| Stock Exchange | NASDAQ |
| CEO | Shawn Stewart |
| Industry | Integrated Freight & Logistics |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Current Symbol | FWRD |
| CUSIP | 34986A104 |
| CIK | 0000912728 |
| Web | https://www.forwardair.com |
| Phone | 423 636 7000 |
| Currency | USD |
| Employees | 6062 |
| Country | US |
Liquidity
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 26.55 |
| Payout Ratio | 0.00 |
| Current Ratio | 1.23 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.32 |
Sales & Book Value
| Annual Sales | $2.5B |
| Price / Sales | 0.16 |
| Cash Flow | 1.24 |
| Price / Cash Flow | 10.41 |
| Price / Book | 4.83 |
Price Target and Rating
| Average Stock Price Forecast | $17.50 |
| High Stock Price Forecast | $18.00 |
| Low Stock Price Forecast | $17.00 |
| Forecast Upside/Downside | -27.89% |
| Consensus Rating | Sell |
| Rating Score(0-5) | 2 |
| Research Coverage | 21 Analysts |
Profitability
| EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year) | -$3.48 |
| Trailing P/E Ratio | -4.28 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.02 |
| P/E Growth | -0.02 |
| Net Income | -$107.8M |
| Net Margin | -3.71% |
| Pretax Margin | -5.84% |
| Return on Equity | -75.30% |
| Return on Assets | -3.39% |
Financials Score
| AltmanZ Score | 0.74 |
| Piotroski Score | 4.00 |
| Working Capital | 100.46M |
| Total Assets | 2.7B |
| Ebit | -52.39M |
| Market Cap | 396.58M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.57B |
Poll Results
About Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) Stock
Forward Air Corporation, including its various subsidiaries, functions as a streamlined transportation and logistics enterprise throughout the United States and Canada, operating with an asset-light model. The company's business is structured into two principal divisions: Expedited Freight and Intermodal. The Expedited Freight segment delivers time-sensitive regional, inter-regional, and national less-than-truckload (LTL) services, complemented by local collection and delivery capabilities. This comprehensive segment also extends to final-mile services, full truckload transport, cargo consolidation and deconsolidation, storage solutions, customs brokerage, and general freight handling. Furthermore, it encompasses expedited truckload brokerage, dedicated fleet operations, and specialized lo ... gistics for high-security or temperature-sensitive goods. The Intermodal segment primarily focuses on drayage services for intermodal containers. It also provides contract warehousing as well as container freight station (CFS) warehousing and related handling services. Forward Air caters to a diverse customer base, which includes freight forwarders, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, integrated air cargo companies, both passenger and cargo airlines, ocean carriers, and retailers. Founded in 1981, Forward Air Corporation is based in Greeneville, Tennessee.
Forward Air Corporation Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
2026-07-15 16:05:00
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, and hold a conference call to discuss those results at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Company's conference call will be available online on the Investor Relations portion of the Company's website at ir.forwardaircorp.com or by dialing (800) 579-2543, Access Code: FWRDQ226. A conference call replay will be available on.
Forward Air vs. Old Dominion Freight Line: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
2026-06-11 23:48:10
Forward Air offers a low-valuation entry into expedited logistics but carries significant debt and reported net losses in its most recent fiscal year. Old Dominion Freight Line maintains a debt-free balance sheet and high net margins despite broader economic headwinds facing the trucking industry.
2026-06-04 10:00:00
NEW YORK, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Forward Air Corporation ("Forward Air" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FWRD). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.
2026-06-02 16:58:00
NEW YORK, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Forward Air Corporation (“Forward Air” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FWRD). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
2026-05-28 10:00:00
NEW YORK, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Forward Air Corporation ("Forward Air" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FWRD). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.
2026-05-26 17:39:00
NEW YORK, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Forward Air Corporation (“Forward Air” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FWRD). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
2026-05-22 19:00:00
NEW YORK, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors of its investigation on behalf of Forward Air Corporation ("Forward Air" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: FWRD) investors concerning the Company's and/or members of its senior management's possible violation of the federal securities laws or other unlawful business practices.
2026-05-22 19:00:00
NEW YORK, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors of its investigation on behalf of Forward Air Corporation (“Forward Air” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FWRD) investors concerning the Company's and/or members of its senior management's possible violation of the federal securities laws or other unlawful business practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) stock price?
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Forward Air Corporation(NASDAQ:FWRD) stock price is $12.62 in the last trading session. During the trading session, FWRD stock reached the peak price of $32.47 while $7.86 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in FWRD stock occurred in the recent session was --1.33% while the dollar amount for the price change in FWRD stock was -$0.17.
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FWRD's industry and sector of operation?
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The NASDAQ listed FWRD is part of Integrated Freight & Logistics industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector.
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Who are the executives of FWRD?
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Jérôme Jean-Pierre Lorrain | Executive Chairman
Anthony Carreno | Senior Vice President of Treasury & Investor Relations
Douglas J. Smith | Chief People Officer
Lance Sons | Chief Information Officer
James R. Faught | Chief Accounting Officer -
How many employees does FWRD have?
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Number of FWRD employees currently stands at 6062. FWRD operates from Building N, Greeneville, TN 37745, US.
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Link for FWRD official website?
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Official Website of FWRD is: https://www.forwardair.com
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How do I contact FWRD?
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FWRD could be contacted at phone #423 636 7000 and can also be accessed through its website. FWRD operates from Building N, Greeneville, TN 37745, US.
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How many shares of FWRD are traded daily?
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The average number of FWRD shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.4M.
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What is the market cap of FWRD currently?
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The market value of FWRD currently stands at $399.11M with its latest stock price at $12.62