Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)
NASDAQ: FWRD · Real-Time Price · USD
13.75
+0.20 (1.48%)
Jul 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Forward Air Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 6 analysts polled by S&P Global, Forward Air stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $18.33. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 33.31% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $17 (+23.64%) and the highest is $20 (+45.45%).
Price Target: $18.33 (+33.31%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
Chart* Price targets were last updated on May 8, 2026.
Analyst 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 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel Nicolaus | Stifel Nicolaus | Buy Reiterates $30 → $17 | Buy | Reiterates | $30 → $17 | +23.64% | May 8, 2026 |
| Stephens | Stephens | Buy Reiterates $42 → $18 | Buy | Reiterates | $42 → $18 | +30.91% | May 8, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Susquehanna | Buy Maintains $45 → $42 | Buy | Maintains | $45 → $42 | +205.45% | Feb 24, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
2.52B
from 2.50B
Increased by 0.86%
Revenue Next Year
2.57B
from 2.52B
Increased by 2.06%
EPS This Year
-0.83
from -0.63
EPS Next Year
-0.25
from -0.83
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.