Forward Air Corporation

NasdaqGS:FWRD Rapport sur les actions

Capitalisation boursière : US$435.5m

Forward Air Gestion

Gestion contrôle des critères 0/4

Le PDG Forward Air est Shawn Stewart, nommé en Apr2024, a un mandat de 2.17 ans. La rémunération annuelle totale est $ 5.56M, composée du salaire de 16.2% et des bonus 83.8%, y compris les actions et options de la société. détient directement 0.46% des actions de la société, d'une valeur de $ 1.98M. La durée moyenne de mandat de l'équipe de direction et du conseil d'administration est respectivement 1.2 ans et 2 ans.

Informations clés

Shawn Stewart

Directeur général

US$5.6m

Rémunération totale

Pourcentage du salaire du PDG16.18%
Durée du mandat du directeur général2.2yrs
Propriété du PDG0.5%
Durée moyenne d'occupation des postes de direction1.2yrs
Durée moyenne du mandat des membres du conseil d'administration2yrs

Mises à jour récentes de la gestion

Recent updates

Mise à jour du récit Jun 10

FWRD: Execution On Margins And P/E Assumptions Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed their blended price target for Forward Air, citing recent cuts from firms that now see the stock warranting a lower valuation in light of updated assumptions on growth, margins, and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show that some bullish analysts still see room for Forward Air to execute on its plans even as official price targets are trimmed.
Mise à jour du récit May 27

FWRD: Higher Discount Rate And Profit Margin Assumptions Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have reduced their price targets for Forward Air by $23, citing updated assumptions around a fair value of $20.00, a higher discount rate of 12.46%, revised revenue growth of 4.63%, a profit margin of 5.08%, and a future P/E of 6.75. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance around valuation for Forward Air, with price targets adjusted to reflect updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E.
Seeking Alpha May 11

Forward Air: Throwing The Towel On Yet Another Special Situation

Summary Forward Air faces a busted bull case after a failed sale, major customer loss, and Amazon's disruptive logistics entry. FWRD's Q1 2026 revenue and earnings missed expectations, triggering a 43% post-earnings stock drop and return to single-digit prices. Asset sales may help de-lever, but EBITDA could fall sharply; a partial rebound to $15–$16/share requires multiple favorable developments. I am waiting for the opportunity to sell into strength, but this scenario in general has provided me with many insights on how to more cautiously approach special situation stocks.. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Mise à jour du récit May 01

FWRD: Strategic Review Outcome And 2026 EBITDA Multiple Will Drive Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Forward Air, with recent Street research pointing to modest adjustments tied to an ongoing company review and updated views on earnings potential, including references to the shares trading around 8.5x 2026E EBITDA and perceived value at current levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research has highlighted that some bearish analysts are trimming expectations on Forward Air, pointing to a mix of company specific review outcomes and updated earnings assumptions.
Mise à jour du récit Apr 16

FWRD: Strategic Review And 2026 EBITDA Multiple Will Shape Upside Potential

Narrative update on Forward Air The analyst price target for Forward Air has been trimmed by $1, as analysts factor in updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E, while still pointing to perceived value based on the company's current EBITDA multiple and ongoing review process. Analyst Commentary Recent research moves show that some bearish analysts are trimming expectations for Forward Air, with price targets reduced by about $1 in one case and to $42 from $45 in another.
Mise à jour du récit Feb 12

FWRD: Fair Value View Will Highlight Refined Pricing Versus Execution Risk

Analysts have raised their price target on Forward Air by $2, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate, and future P/E that modestly refine their view of the stock's risk and earnings profile. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are treating the updated price target, including the recent US$2 adjustment, as a fine tuning of risk rather than a strong endorsement of the current setup.
Article d’analyse Feb 07

Forward Air's (NASDAQ:FWRD) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Mise à jour du récit Jan 25

FWRD: Fair Value View Will Weigh Modest Upside Against Execution Risks

Analysts have raised their price target on Forward Air by $2, citing updated assumptions that include modestly higher revenue growth, slightly improved profit margins, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple in their models. Analyst Commentary While the latest price target move reflects refreshed modeling assumptions, some bearish analysts remain cautious and are using this update to highlight ongoing risks around execution, profitability, and valuation.
Mise à jour du récit Jan 10

FWRD: Fair Value View Balances PE Deal Setback And Future Returns

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Forward Air to US$30.00, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, a largely unchanged profit margin outlook, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Axios Pro reported that no private equity deal for Forward Air is imminent, and shares traded at US$17.05 in Monday afternoon trading, down US$3.09 or 15% (Axios Pro).
Mise à jour du récit Dec 25

FWRD: Higher Required Returns Will Eventually Reward Patient Shareholders

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Forward Air from 32 dollars to 30 dollars, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions, a modestly reduced profit margin outlook, and lower expected future valuation multiples, despite a small uplift in projected revenue growth. What's in the News Forward Air shares fell about 15%, dropping 3.09 dollars to 17.05 dollars after an Axios Pro report indicated no private equity deal is imminent (Axios Pro) The company reported no share repurchases between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, leaving this tranche of its buyback program inactive during the quarter (company filing) Under its February 7, 2019 share repurchase authorization, Forward Air has cumulatively bought back 3,651,380 shares, or 13.39% of its outstanding stock, for a total of 302.47 million dollars (company filing) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has been reduced modestly from 32 dollars to 30 dollars per share, a cut of about 6 percent.
Mise à jour du récit Dec 11

FWRD: Stable Margins And Buyback Support Will Drive Future Share Price Recovery

Analysts have nudged their price target on Forward Air slightly higher to reflect stable fair value at $34.00, modestly improved long term profit margin expectations, and only minor adjustments to forecast growth and earnings multiples. What's in the News Forward Air shares dropped about 15% to $17.05 after an Axios Pro report indicated that a private equity deal for the company is not imminent (Axios Pro) The company reported no share repurchases between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, despite having an authorized buyback program (company filing) Forward Air has completed repurchasing 3,651,380 shares, representing 13.39% of its outstanding shares, for a total of $302.47 million under the buyback program announced on February 7, 2019 (company filing) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate, unchanged at $34.00 per share, indicating no revision to the core valuation anchor.
Article d’analyse Dec 02

Revenues Tell The Story For Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) As Its Stock Soars 29%

Those holding Forward Air Corporation ( NASDAQ:FWRD ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 29...
Mise à jour du récit Nov 27

FWRD: Profit Margin Recovery Will Set Stage For Share Price Bounce

Analysts have updated their price target for Forward Air, maintaining it at $34.00 per share. They noted modest adjustments to key financial projections, reflecting recalibrated revenue growth and future profit margin expectations.
Article d’analyse Nov 10

These 4 Measures Indicate That Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Mise à jour du récit Nov 07

FWRD: Share Buyback And Margin Reset Will Drive Rebound

Analysts have lowered their price target for Forward Air from $36.67 to $34.00. They cited shifts in profit margin expectations and updated valuation models as the reasons for this adjustment.
Article d’analyse Oct 14

It's Down 26% But Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

Forward Air Corporation ( NASDAQ:FWRD ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 26% after a relatively good period...
Article d’analyse Aug 22

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...
Article d’analyse Jul 24

Here's Why Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Article d’analyse Jun 20

The Market Lifts Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) Shares 34% But It Can Do More

Forward Air Corporation ( NASDAQ:FWRD ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 34% after a shaky period...
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Nouveau récit May 29

Technology And Integration Will Drive Global Logistics Expansion

Integration of diverse logistics services, global expansion, and strategic cross-selling position Forward Air for substantial long-term growth.
Seeking Alpha Mar 23

Forward Air: Still Not Ready To Move Forward

Summary Forward Air faces significant financial challenges due to high debt from the Omni Logistics acquisition, with shares plummeting and net debt increasing. Despite some sequential improvements, the company's high-interest expenses and uncertain 2025 outlook make the investment highly risky. The company's leverage ratio is dangerously close to covenant limits, exacerbating financial instability amidst a slowing economy. Given the high uncertainties and potential rewards, I remain cautious and see no compelling risk-reward for investing in Forward Air. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Article d’analyse Feb 03

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? One...
Article d’analyse Jan 01

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Seeking Alpha Dec 17

Forward Air: Issues Remain And Valuation Is Stretched (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Forward Air's stock downgraded to sell due to underwhelming results, high financial risks, and tight debt covenants, with a new target price of $22 per share. The Omni merger has failed to meet pro forma EBITDA and cost-saving expectations, highlighting poor execution and inflated valuation multiples. Leverage and debt profile pose significant risks, with the company nearing covenant breaches and needing substantial recovery to avoid financial distress. Valuation multiple is overly generous; a fair multiple adjustment implies a 40% overvaluation, reflecting the high risk of missing future estimates. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Article d’analyse Dec 06

Not Many Are Piling Into Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) Just Yet

There wouldn't be many who think Forward Air Corporation's ( NASDAQ:FWRD ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x is...
Article d’analyse Oct 02

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

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Seeking Alpha Oct 01

Forward Air: Making Some Progress After A Considerable Mess

Summary Forward Air Corporation's acquisition of Omni Logistics led to significant debt and operating losses, causing a sharp decline in share price and investor confidence. New management has made strides, improving EBITDA and addressing leverage concerns, though the freight market remains soft and earnings are still under pressure. Despite improvements, the company's financial situation remains precarious, with net debt exceeding equity valuation and realistic earnings not yet viable. While the risk-reward ratio has improved, I remain cautious and see no need to take a heroic stance on Forward Air shares. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Article d’analyse Aug 27

Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) Stock Rockets 27% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company

Forward Air Corporation ( NASDAQ:FWRD ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month...
Seeking Alpha Jul 21

Forward Air: Freight Recession And Omni Drama Do Not Make The Stock Appealing

Summary Forward Air provides expedited less-than-truckload, full truckload, intermodal, and final mile solutions with extensive coverage across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The company's stock has plummeted due to a freight recession, the acquisition of Omni, ongoing litigation, and disappointing financial results. Analysts are expecting a revenue of $651.4 million and a loss of $0.21 per share for Forward Air's Q2 earnings, with a track record of missing estimates. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha May 06

Forward Air: A Show-Me Story That Could Unveil Upside Potential (Rating Upgrade)

Summary Forward Air and Omni completed their merger, but the stock has since declined by 55%. The company experienced leadership changes and stopped issuing guidance, leading to a continued decline in stock price. FWRD stock is now trading to a multiple below 3.5x, compared to previous levels above the sector average of 4.8x. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 11

Forward Air And Its Real Value

Summary Forward Air Corp. has acquired Omni Logistics, leading to concerns about debt and loss of ownership control for shareholders. The company's growth has declined due to supply chain issues and reduced consumer spending. Forward Air is positioned well in the LTL industry and has potential for long-term growth if the merger is successful. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 24

Forward Air: Understated Downside Risk As The Deal Is Set To Close

Summary Forward Air and Omni Logistics have reached a settlement agreement in their legal battle over a merger, with the transaction set to close on similar terms to the original agreement. The deal structure includes the issuance of common and preferred shares, with potential dilution and risks for common shareholders. The deal brings a significant valuation multiples expansion that coupled with higher debt increases the downside risk to around 40%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Analyse de la rémunération des PDG

Comment la rémunération de Shawn Stewart a-t-elle évolué par rapport aux bénéfices de Forward Air?
DateRémunération totaleSalaireBénéfices de l'entreprise
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$91m

Dec 31 2025US$6mUS$900k

-US$108m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$116m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$172m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$826m

Dec 31 2024US$5mUS$588k

-US$837m

Rémunération vs marché: La rémunération totale de Shawn ($USD 5.56M ) est supérieure à la moyenne des entreprises de taille similaire sur le marché US ($USD 2.48M ).

Rémunération et revenus: La rémunération de Shawn a augmenté alors que l'entreprise n'est pas rentable.


PDG

Shawn Stewart (51 yo)

2.2yrs
Titularisation
US$5,561,309
Compensation

Mr. Shawn Stewart is President, CEO & Director of Forward Air Corporation from July 2025. He was CEO & Director of Forward Air Corporation from April 28, 2024 to July 2025 Mr. Shawn Stewart is Chief Execut...


Équipe de direction

NomPositionTitularisationCompensationPropriété
Jérôme Lorrain
Executive Chairman1.7yrsUS$1.65m0.070%
$ 305.2k
Shawn Stewart
President2.2yrsUS$5.56m0.46%
$ 2.0m
Jamie Pierson
Chief Financial Officer2.1yrsUS$3.14m0.29%
$ 1.3m
Michael Hance
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary18.4yrsUS$1.36m0.29%
$ 1.2m
Eric Brandt
Chief Commercial Officer1.4yrsUS$1.30m0.051%
$ 219.9k
James Faught
Chief Accounting Officerno datapas de données0.025%
$ 109.5k
Lance Sons
Chief Information Officerless than a yearpas de donnéespas de données
Anthony Carreno
Senior Vice President of Treasury & Investor Relationsno datapas de donnéespas de données
Douglas Smith
Chief People Officer1.5yrspas de données0.042%
$ 183.1k
Timothy Osborne
President of U.S. & Canada Operationsless than a yearpas de données0.075%
$ 328.1k
Fábio Mendunekas
President of Latin America Operationsless than a yearpas de donnéespas de données
Karl Khambatta
Chief Transformation Officerless than a yearpas de donnéespas de données
1.2yrs
Durée moyenne de l'emploi
52.5yo
Âge moyen

Gestion expérimentée: L'équipe de direction de FWRD n'est pas considérée comme expérimentée (ancienneté moyenne 1.2 ans), ce qui suggère une nouvelle équipe.


Membres du conseil d'administration

NomPositionTitularisationCompensationPropriété
Jérôme Lorrain
Executive Chairman1.7yrsUS$1.65m0.070%
$ 305.2k
Shawn Stewart
President2.2yrsUS$5.56m0.46%
$ 2.0m
Robert Edwards
Independent Director2.4yrsUS$230.55k0.022%
$ 94.8k
Christine Gorjanc
Independent Director2yrsUS$240.55k0.042%
$ 184.5k
Dale Boyles
Independent Director2yrsUS$240.00k0.042%
$ 184.5k
Paul Svindland
Lead Independent Director1yrUS$221.57k0.020%
$ 88.6k
Charles Anderson
Independent Director2.4yrsUS$225.00k0%
$ 0
2.0yrs
Durée moyenne de l'emploi
54yo
Âge moyen

Conseil d'administration expérimenté: Le conseil d'administration de la FWRD n'est pas considéré comme expérimenté ( 2 années d'ancienneté moyenne), ce qui suggère un nouveau conseil d'administration.


Analyse de l'entreprise et données financières

DonnéesDernière mise à jour (heure UTC)
Analyse de l'entreprise2026/06/17 07:35
Cours de l'action en fin de journée2026/06/17 00:00
Les revenus2026/03/31
Revenus annuels2025/12/31

Sources de données

Les données utilisées dans notre analyse de l'entreprise proviennent de S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. Les données suivantes sont utilisées dans notre modèle d'analyse pour générer ce rapport. Les données sont normalisées, ce qui peut entraîner un délai avant que la source ne soit disponible.

PaquetDonnéesCadre temporelExemple de source américaine *
Finances de l'entreprise10 ans
  • Compte de résultat
  • Tableau des flux de trésorerie
  • Bilan
Estimations consensuelles des analystes+3 ans
  • Prévisions financières
  • Objectifs de prix des analystes
Prix du marché30 ans
  • Cours des actions
  • Dividendes, scissions et actions
Propriété10 ans
  • Actionnaires principaux
  • Délits d'initiés
Gestion10 ans
  • L'équipe dirigeante
  • Conseil d'administration
Principaux développements10 ans
  • Annonces de l'entreprise

* Exemple pour les titres américains ; pour les titres non américains, des formulaires réglementaires et des sources équivalentes sont utilisés.

Sauf indication contraire, toutes les données financières sont basées sur une période annuelle mais mises à jour trimestriellement. C'est ce qu'on appelle les données des douze derniers mois (TTM) ou des douze derniers mois (LTM). En savoir plus.

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Indicateurs de l'industrie et du secteur

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Sources des analystes

Forward Air Corporation est couverte par 19 analystes. 5 de ces analystes ont soumis les estimations de revenus ou de bénéfices utilisées comme données d'entrée dans notre rapport. Les soumissions des analystes sont mises à jour tout au long de la journée.

AnalysteInstitution
Garrett HollandBaird
Christopher KuhnBenchmark Company
Kenneth HoexterBofA Global Research