Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)
NASDAQ: FWRD · Real-Time Price · USD
19.48
+1.68 (9.44%)
Aug 7, 2026, 1:17 PM EDT - Market open
Forward Air Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 5 analysts polled by S&P Global, Forward Air stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $22.5. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 15.50% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $18 (-7.60%) and the highest is $27 (+38.60%).
Price Target: $22.5 (+15.50%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Forward Air stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel Nicolaus | Stifel Nicolaus | Buy Reiterates $19 → $27 | Buy | Reiterates | $19 → $27 | +38.60% | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Susquehanna | Buy Reiterates $42 → $18 | Buy | Reiterates | $42 → $18 | -7.60% | May 8, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
2.59B
from 2.50B
Increased by 3.77%
Revenue Next Year
2.56B
from 2.59B
Decreased by -1.01%
EPS This Year
-2.02
from -0.63
EPS Next Year
-0.16
from -2.02
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.