Is Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) Overvalued?
We dive into why Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) could be considered overvalued on 2026-08-07, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Tudor Pop
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COMPANY SUMMARY
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, and Intermodal. Its 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, dedicated fleet, and high security and temperature-controlled logistics services. The Omni Logistics segment offers full suite of global logistics services, such as air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, value-added services, time-definite transportation services, and other supply chain solutions. Its Intermodal segment provides intermodal container drayage services; and contract and container freight station warehouse and handling services. The company serves freight forwarders, third-party logistics companies, integrated air cargo carriers and passenger, passenger and cargo airlines, steamship lines, and retailers. Forward Air Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Forward Air Corporation’s (FWRD) Stock Is Up 9.72%
As of Friday, August 07, Forward Air Corporation’s FWRD share price has surged by 9.72%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Michael Rose
Why Forward Air Corporation’s (FWRD) Stock Is Up 10.16%
As of Thursday, August 06, Forward Air Corporation’s FWRD share price has surged by 10.16%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Cynthia McLaughlin
What You Need to Know About Forward Air Corporation's Q3 Earnings
Forward Air Corporation's fiscal Q3 earnings report was released on Wednesday, August 05. Let's dive in to see if (FWRD) missed or beat analyst's expectations.Michael Rose
Why Forward Air Corporation’s (FWRD) Stock Is Down 5.76%
As of Thursday, July 30, Forward Air Corporation’s FWRD share price has dipped by 5.76%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Rosalio Madrigal
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | FWRD | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $600.8 | $137.2 | 39% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 32.5 | 48.5 | 38% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 97.2% | 47.2% | 73% |
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| Float (Mil) | 27.3 | 34.5 | 34% |
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| Beta | 1.36 | 0.95 | 79% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 529 | 193 | 59% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
(37.7%) | 62.8% | 20% |
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| Growth | FWRD | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 14.5% | 10.0% | 72% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | (45.6%) | 3.4% | 8% |
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| EPS (5yr) | (43.9%) | 9.9% | 5 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | (14.9%) | 0.0% | 0% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | 15.1% | (7.2%) | 73% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Current EPS | $0.100 | ($1.127) | $0.430 | |
| Month Ago EPS | ($0.133) | ($0.932) | ($0.280) | |
| # Rev Up | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| # Rev Down | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | ($0.104) | ($0.828) | ($0.253) | |
| Year/Year Chg | (101.6%) | (67.9%) | na | |
| Financials | FWRD | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $2,518 | $574 | 64% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | ($286) | $11 | 5% |
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| EPS (TTM) | ($9.063) | $0.100 | 5% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $71 | $16 | 49% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $44 | $-0 | 69% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $1,988 | $70 | 74% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $2,565 | $428 | 52% |
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| Valuation | FWRD | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | na | 1.67 | na |
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| P/E | na | 17.6 | na |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | na | 0.8 | na |
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| Ratios | FWRD | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 21.5% | 15.3% | 23% |
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| Net Margin | (11.4%) | 1.9% | 20% |
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| ROA | (11.1%) | 2.3% | 25% |
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| ROE | na | 5.1% | na |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 105.1% | 58.7% | 95% |
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| F-Score | 5 | 5 | 50% |
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Forward Air Corporation did not pass any screens on 8/20/2026.
