Forward Air Third Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) Third Quarter 2024 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: US$655.9m (up 59% from 3Q 2023).
• Net loss: US$72.3m (down from US$9.23m profit in 3Q 2023).
• US$2.62 loss per share (down from US$0.36 profit in 3Q 2023).

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

Forward Air EPS Misses Expectations

Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates significantly.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 15% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.7% growth forecast for the Logistics industry in the US.

Performance of the American Logistics industry.

The company's shares are down 1.3% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

You still need to take note of risks, for example - Forward Air has 2 warning signs (and 1 which is concerning) we think you should know about.

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