Forward Air Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Forward Air is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 121.7% and 14.6% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 123.3% per annum.

Key information

121.7%

Earnings growth rate

123.3%

EPS growth rate

Logistics earnings growth	13.7%
Revenue growth rate	14.6%
Future return on equity	n/a
Analyst coverage	Low
Last updated	06 Nov 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

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

Oct 02

Forward Air: Making Some Progress After A Considerable Mess

Oct 01

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

Aug 27

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

Jul 21

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

May 06

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:FWRD - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	3,166	11	159	201	1
12/31/2025	2,733	60	155	189	5
12/31/2024	2,509	-926	-47	-12	5
9/30/2024	2,180	-791	-68	-30	N/A
6/30/2024	1,865	-711	-83	-50	N/A
3/31/2024	1,555	-53	35	64	N/A
12/31/2023	1,371	42	151	181	N/A
9/30/2023	1,220	86	186	222	N/A
6/30/2023	1,389	132	238	276	N/A
3/31/2023	1,570	170	227	263	N/A
12/31/2022	1,680	178	220	259	N/A
9/30/2022	1,952	187	200	241	N/A
6/30/2022	1,862	166	151	200	N/A
3/31/2022	1,767	141	126	173	N/A
12/31/2021	1,387	106	82	120	N/A
9/30/2021	1,553	92	61	88	N/A
6/30/2021	1,465	79	48	62	N/A
3/31/2021	1,326	58	45	66	N/A
12/31/2020	1,270	52	64	85	N/A
9/30/2020	1,239	60	98	114	N/A
6/30/2020	1,221	63	120	142	N/A
3/31/2020	1,242	75	126	147	N/A
12/31/2019	1,215	81	137	159	N/A
9/30/2019	1,252	87	125	156	N/A
6/30/2019	1,270	88	118	157	N/A
3/31/2019	1,297	91	113	153	N/A
12/31/2018	1,138	88	113	153	N/A
9/30/2018	1,289	98	80	139	N/A
6/30/2018	1,256	94	N/A	118	N/A
3/31/2018	1,210	90	N/A	107	N/A
12/31/2017	1,169	87	N/A	103	N/A
9/30/2017	1,109	65	N/A	113	N/A
6/30/2017	1,060	58	N/A	121	N/A
3/31/2017	1,015	29	N/A	130	N/A
12/31/2016	1,030	27	N/A	130	N/A
9/30/2016	974	38	N/A	123	N/A
6/30/2016	972	42	N/A	128	N/A
3/31/2016	983	63	N/A	116	N/A
12/31/2015	959	55	N/A	86	N/A
9/30/2015	917	49	N/A	84	N/A
6/30/2015	871	50	N/A	71	N/A
3/31/2015	815	55	N/A	79	N/A
12/31/2014	781	61	N/A	92	N/A
9/30/2014	748	60	N/A	95	N/A
6/30/2014	717	57	N/A	93	N/A
3/31/2014	682	54	N/A	90	N/A
12/31/2013	652	54	N/A	91	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: FWRD is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: FWRD is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: FWRD is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: FWRD's revenue (14.6% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: FWRD's revenue (14.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if FWRD's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

Forward Air Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Price target increased by 22% to US$35.24

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 849%

Price target decreased by 12% to US$64.00

Price target decreased by 12% to US$74.20

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 30%

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 21%

Recent updates

Forward Air Corporation Appoints Eric Brandt as Chief Commercial Officer

Third quarter 2024 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

Forward Air Corporation to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 04, 2024

Forward Air Reportedly Retains Investment Bankers to Lead Formal Sales Process

Price target increased by 22% to US$35.24

Alta Fox Capital Urges Forward Air Corp Board to Initiate a Formal Sales Process

Forward Air Corporation Announces Board Changes

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

Forward Air: Making Some Progress After A Considerable Mess

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

Activist Ancora Pushes Forward Air to Pursue Sale

Ancora Holdings Pushes Forward Air Corporation to Consider Sale

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 849%

Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

High number of new directors

Forward Air Corporation to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 07, 2024

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

Forward Air Corporation Announces Board Appointments

Forward Air Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jun 03, 2024

Forward Air Corporation Announces CFO Changes

Forward Air Corporation announced delayed 10-Q filing

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

Forward Air Corporation Announces Chief Executive Officer Changes

Forward Air Corporation announced delayed annual 10-K filing

New major risk - Financial position

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind

Forward Air And Its Real Value

New minor risk - Shareholder dilution

Forward Air Corporation Announces Board Appointments

Forward Air Corporation to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 21, 2024

Forward Air Corporation (NasdaqGS:FWRD) completed the acquisition of Omni Logistics, LLC from Ridgemont Equity Partners, EVE Partners, LLC and others.

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

Price target decreased by 12% to US$64.00

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15%

Price target decreased by 12% to US$74.20

Hub Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:HUBG) acquired Forward Air Final Mile LLC (FAFM) from Forward Air Corporation (NasdaqGS:FWRD) for approximately $260 million.

Ancora Holdings Sends Open Letter to Omni Logistics

Forward Air Corporation Files Answer and Counterclaim Against Omni Newco LLC

Upcoming dividend of US$0.24 per share at 1.5% yield

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 30%

Omni Logistics Files Lawsuit Against Forward Air to Enforce Merger Agreement

Omni Logistics Files Lawsuit Against Forward Air to Enforce Merger Agreement

Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Forward Air Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on December 7, 2023

Forward Air Corporation to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 30, 2023

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

We Think Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17%

ClearBridge Investments, LLC Issues a Letter to Forward Air Corporation

President recently bought US$1.0m worth of stock

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 21%

Forward Air Corporation (NasdaqGS:FWRD) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Omni Logistics, LLC from Ridgemont Equity Partners, EVE Partners, LLC and others at an enterprise value of $3.2 billion.

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.24

Now 29% undervalued after recent price drop

Forward Air Corporation (NasdaqGS:FWRD) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Omni Logistics, LLC from Ridgemont Equity Partners, EVE Partners, LLC and others.

Upcoming dividend of US$0.24 per share at 0.9% yield

At US$112, Is Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) Worth Looking At Closely?

Second quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Forward Air Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 7, 2023

Price target increased by 9.0% to US$125

Is Now The Time To Put Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) On Your Watchlist?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Is Using Debt Safely

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Could Become A Multi-Bagger

Upcoming dividend of US$0.24 per share at 1.0% yield

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.24

First quarter 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind

Now 20% undervalued

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD)

With EPS Growth And More, Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Makes An Interesting Case