FORWARD AIR CORP (FWRD) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NASDAQ:FWRD • US34986A1043

27.24 USD
+0.43 (+1.6%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
27.24 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 5:28:17 PM

FWRD Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap851.25M
Revenue(TTM)2.50B
Net Income(TTM)-147.64M
Shares31.25M
Float21.83M
52 Week High32.47
52 Week Low9.78
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Yield1.48%
EPS(TTM)-4.43
PEN/A
Fwd PEN/A
Earnings (Next)02-23
IPO2020-09-09
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS SubIndustryAir Freight & Logistics
FWRD short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of FWRD in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 10 -10 20 30

FWRD long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of FWRD in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years -20 -40 -60

The current stock price of FWRD is 27.24 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -4.69%. In the past year, price decreased by -2.49%.

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FWRD Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to FWRD. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, FWRD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 72.35% of all stocks.


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FWRD Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to FWRD. While FWRD is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health.


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FWRD Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months FWRD reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of -4.43. The EPS decreased by -343.35% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) N/A
ROA -5.28%
ROE -105.62%
Debt/Equity 12.24
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%76.49%
Sales Q2Q%-3.69%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-343.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.27%
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FWRD Forecast & Estimates

12 analysts have analysed FWRD and the average price target is 36.38 USD. This implies a price increase of 33.55% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 27.24.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 40.24% and a revenue growth -0.39% for FWRD


Analysts
Analysts80
Price Target36.38 (33.55%)
EPS Next Y40.24%
Revenue Next Year-0.39%
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FWRD Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners82.37%
Ins Owners1.52%
Short Float %19.3%
Short Ratio8.17
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FWRD Competitors/Peers

The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Air Freight & Logistics" sub-industry
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SymbolCompany NameTechnical RatingFundamental RatingFPEMarket Cap
UPS UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B16.19101.162B
FDX FEDEX CORP17.5388.104B
CHRW C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC28.720.794B
EXPD EXPEDITORS INTL WASH INC24.1119.634B
GXO GXO LOGISTICS INC21.247.5B
HUBG HUB GROUP INC-CL A18.312.425B
RLGT RADIANT LOGISTICS INC21.68343.557M
AIRT AIR T INC N/A63.936M
ARAI ARRIVE AI INC N/A40.026M

About FWRD

Company Profile

FWRD logo image Forward Air Corp. engages in the provision of less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, intermodal and pool distribution services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and currently employs 6,319 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2020-09-09. Its Expedited Freight segment provides expedited regional, inter-regional and national less-than-truckload (LTL) services. Expedited Freight also offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage and other handling. The Omni Logistics segment provides a full suite of global logistics services. Services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, time-definite transportation services and other supply chain solutions. The Intermodal segment provides first- and last-mile high-value intermodal container drayage services both to and from seaports and railheads. Intermodal also offers dedicated contract and CFS warehouse and handling services, and in select locations, linehaul and LTL services.

Company Info

FORWARD AIR CORP

3200 Olympus Boulevard, Suite 300

Dallas TEXAS 37744 US

CEO: Thomas Schmitt

Employees: 6453

FWRD Company Website

FWRD Investor Relations

Phone: 18175525270

FORWARD AIR CORP / FWRD FAQ

Can you describe the business of FORWARD AIR CORP?

Forward Air Corp. engages in the provision of less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, intermodal and pool distribution services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and currently employs 6,319 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2020-09-09. Its Expedited Freight segment provides expedited regional, inter-regional and national less-than-truckload (LTL) services. Expedited Freight also offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage and other handling. The Omni Logistics segment provides a full suite of global logistics services. Services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, time-definite transportation services and other supply chain solutions. The Intermodal segment provides first- and last-mile high-value intermodal container drayage services both to and from seaports and railheads. Intermodal also offers dedicated contract and CFS warehouse and handling services, and in select locations, linehaul and LTL services.


What is the current price of FWRD stock?

The current stock price of FWRD is 27.24 USD. The price increased by 1.6% in the last trading session.


What is the dividend status of FORWARD AIR CORP?

FORWARD AIR CORP (FWRD) has a dividend yield of 1.48%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 0.


How is the ChartMill rating for FORWARD AIR CORP?

FWRD has a ChartMill Technical rating of 5 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 3 out of 10.


How is the market expecting FWRD stock to perform?

12 analysts have analysed FWRD and the average price target is 36.38 USD. This implies a price increase of 33.55% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 27.24.


Can you provide the PE ratio for FWRD stock?

FORWARD AIR CORP (FWRD) does not have a PE ratio as the earnings reported over the last twelve months were negative (-4.43).


Can you provide the number of employees for FORWARD AIR CORP?

FORWARD AIR CORP (FWRD) currently has 6453 employees.