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Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)
$14.43-0.42 (-2.86%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
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.
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Forward Air Corporation in the Industrials sector is trading at $14.43 with a market capitalization of $306M. Wall Street consensus targets $18.33 (3 analysts), implying a +27.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 56% below its 52-week high of $32.47, remaining 31.6% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. Risk note: RSI 77 is overbought against a weak tape. The Whystock Score of 40/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +27.1% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Overbought RSI 77 against a weak tape — risk of pullback
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $582.05M↓ | $631.23M | $631.76M↑ | $618.84M↑ | $613.28M |
| Gross Profit | $89.53M↓ | $95.87M↑ | $88.54M↑ | $78.47M↑ | $75.30M |
| Operating Income | $20.44M↑ | -$2.87M↓ | $15.01M↓ | $19.52M↑ | $4.76M |
| Net Income | -$34.32M↓ | -$28.33M↓ | -$16.25M↓ | -$12.58M↑ | -$50.64M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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, ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$305.81M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.59
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-112.93%
Volume
Today's trading volume
646,341
Recent News
Assessing Forward Air (FWRD) Valuation After Q1 2026 Loss Narrows On Lower Sales
Forward Air (FWRD) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 results that showed lower sales of US$582.05 million and a narrowed net loss of US$34.32 million compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Forward Air. The Q1 2026 earnings release and recent board changes have come against a weak trading backdrop, with a 7 day share price return of 17.71% decline and a 90 day share price return of 42.02% decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return is...
Forward Air Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) used its first-quarter 2026 earnings call to outline a potential transition of business from a major customer, provide an update on its strategic alternatives review, and discuss operating performance amid what management described as a still-challenging freight environment
Forward Air Corporation Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Moby summary of Forward Air Corporation's Q1 2026 earnings call
Forward Air (FWRD) Reports Q1 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates
Forward Air (FWRD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -211.43% and -6.12%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Forward Air (FWRD) Is Down 24.0% After Weak Q1 2026 Outlook Raises Profitability Questions
In the past few days, analysts projected that Forward Air would report a Q1 2026 loss of US$0.37 per share on revenue of about US$620.20 million, highlighting ongoing integration and operational challenges. The market’s attention now centers on how management addresses profitability timelines and operating ratios, which could reshape investor expectations around the Omni Logistics integration and cost structure. Next, we’ll examine how these earnings expectations and management’s upcoming...