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Forward Air Corporation(FWRD)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FWRD
10/02/2026: FWRD (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Forward Air Corporation is a specialized logistics provider known for its high-value, time-definite expedited LTL and intermodal services. The company recently underwent a transformational acquisition of Omni Logistics to broaden its service reach, positioning it as a more comprehensive supply chain partner. While this scale creates significant long-term opportunities for growth and cross-selling, it has also burdened the balance sheet with debt and introduced complex integration execution risks. Investors should monitor the company's progress in achieving cost synergies and reducing leverage. The stock is best suited for those who can tolerate volatility and are focused on the long-term success of the post-merger integration strategy.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is currently driven more by M&A synergy realization than organic market expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock has experienced significant volatility and is currently not in a strong uptrend. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation may be attractive following pullbacks, but the balance sheet remains a concern. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Capital allocation is currently prioritized toward debt reduction rather than dividend growth. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High leverage and integration risks make this unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Recent M&A news has caused significant price fluctuations. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Future earnings depend heavily on successful synergy realization. |
| Competition risk (LTL freight competition) | High | Large national LTL carriers compete directly for premium freight. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business is quality-driven but currently undergoing a major structural transformation. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividend payouts are secondary to de-leveraging the company. |
| Execution risk | High | Integrating the large Omni Logistics merger is a complex, multi-year process. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 22.56% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
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Company Fundamentals
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Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 523.60M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 28 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 28 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 533.6K shares | Beta 1.39 | 52 Weeks Range 7.86 - 31.18 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 7.86 - 31.18 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -9.04 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Expedited LTL | Time-sensitive freight services | The core, high-margin foundation of the company. |
| Logistics Services (Omni) | Freight forwarding and value-added services | A larger, broader platform providing end-to-end solutions. |
| Geography | North American operations | The company relies on the health of the US industrial supply chain. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 19.92 | Enterprise Value 2.48B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21 |
Enterprise Value 2.48B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.98 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.24 | Shares Outstanding 33.78M | Shares Floating 27.31M |
Shares Outstanding 33.78M | Shares Floating 27.31M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.86 | Percent Institutions 97.58 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Forward Air Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Dallas, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-11-16 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Shawn Stewart | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Integrated Freight & Logistics | Full time employees 6062 | Website https://www.forwardair.com |
Full time employees 6062 | Website https://www.forwardair.com | ||
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.
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