Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)

NASDAQ: FWRD · Real-Time Price · USD
28.93
-1.94 (-6.28%)
Dec 20, 2024, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-6.28%
Market Cap 837.65M
Revenue (ttm) 2.18B
Net Income (ttm) -680.12M
Shares Out 28.95M
EPS (ttm) -25.52
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE 165.87
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 1,286,347
Open 30.67
Previous Close 30.87
Day's Range 28.85 - 31.20
52-Week Range 11.21 - 67.20
Beta 1.02
Analysts Hold
Price Target 30.00 (+3.7%)
Earnings Date Nov 4, 2024

About FWRD

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 shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other handling. This segment offers expedited truckload brokerage, dedi... [Read more]

Sector Industrials
IPO Date Nov 16, 1993
Employees 4,251
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FWRD
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, Forward Air's revenue was $1.37 billion, a decrease of -18.39% compared to the previous year's $1.68 billion. Earnings were $166.49 million, a decrease of -13.34%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for FWRD stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $30.0, which is an increase of 3.70% from the latest price.

Price Target
$30.0
(3.70% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Forward Air Releases 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward”) announced today the release of its updated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, providing a detail...

2 days ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Raises $350,000 for Veterans at Annual Drive for Hope Golf Tournament

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or “Forward”) hosted the third annual Drive for Hope Golf Tournament November 11-12 at Chateau Elan Winery & ...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Announces New Chief Commercial Officer

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or “Forward”) today announced that Eric Brandt has joined the Company as Chief Commercial Officer to lead its...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 4, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Tony Carreño - SVP, Treasury and IR Shawn Stewart - CEO Jamie Pierson - CFO Con...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Forward Air Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) (the “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as pres...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Corporation Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) will release its third quarter 2024 earnings after the market closes on Monday, November 4, 202...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Corporation Issues Statement

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) (the “Company”) today issued the following statement: The Forward Air Board of Directors and management acknowledge and value...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Alta Fox Calls for Immediate Strategic Review at Forward Air Corporation

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, “Alta Fox” or “we”) today issued the following letter to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Forward Air Co...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Corporation Appoints New Director

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) (the “Company”, “Forward”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) today announced that Jerome Lorrain has been appointed to Forward's Board of...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Activist Ancora joins investors' calls for a strategic review at Forward Air. Here's what may happen next

Ancora joined a chorus of activist investors who are pushing Forward Air for a strategic review.

3 months ago - CNBC

Ancora Issues Letter to Forward Air Corporation's Board of Directors Regarding the Need to Initiate a Strategic Review Based on Acquirer Interest

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “Ancora” or “we”) today issued the below open letter to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Forward Air Co...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Tony Carreño - Senior Vice President of Treasury and Investor Relations Shawn Ste...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Forward Air Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) (the “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) today reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, as presented...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Corporation Announces Timing of the Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) will release its second quarter 2024 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, August 7, 2...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Earns Recognition for Excellence in Logistics and Leadership

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) announced a trifecta of achievements highlighting the company's leadership, operational experti...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Charters Next Phase of Growth With Expansion of Financial Leadership Team

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) announced the appointment of Jamie G. Pierson as permanent Chief Financial Officer and James Fa...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Provides Update on First Quarter 2024 Non-GAAP Financial Measures

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company”, “Forward”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) today announced updates to certain previously released non-GAAP financial m...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Will Forward Air Stock See A Recovery After 75% Fall This Year?

The stock price of Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD), an asset-light freight and logistics company with operations in the United States and Canada, trades at $15 per share, about 90% below its peak level of ...

7 months ago - Forbes

Activist Irenic Capital initiates a 5% stake in Forward Air: Should you buy the stock?

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) finds itself in the spotlight as activist investor Irenic Capital Management made a significant move, acquiring nearly 5% stake in the company, according to a report by the W...

7 months ago - Invezz

Activist Irenic Builds Stake in Trucking Company Forward Air

Irenic Capital Management has a position of nearly 5%, making it one of the trucking company's top shareholders.

7 months ago - WSJ

Forward Air Announces Leadership Transition

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (“Forward” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Jamie G. Pierson as interim Chief Financial Officer effectiv...

7 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Files Definitive Proxy Statement and Reiterates Commitment to Board Refreshment

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) (the “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) today announced the filing of its definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Ex...

7 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) Q1 2024 Results Conference Call May 9, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Hance - Interim CEO, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary Rebecca Garbrick - CFO ...

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Forward Air Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(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, 2024 a...

8 months ago - Business Wire

Forward Air: A Show-Me Story That Could Unveil Upside Potential (Rating Upgrade)

Forward Air and Omni completed their merger, but the stock has since declined by 55%. The company experienced leadership changes and stopped issuing guidance, leading to a continued decline in stock p...

8 months ago - Seeking Alpha