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Forward Air

FWRD

Forward Air Corp is a leading asset-light provider of transportation and logistics services, specializing in high-touch supply chain management and precision execution.

Market cap
$465.52M-50.3%
Revenue$2.5B-3.2%
Net income-$91.5M+88.6%
Free cash flow$85.1M+149%
EPS (diluted)-$2.93+89.9%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 5, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$634.4M
EPS estimate-$0.17

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$582.0M-5.1%
Operating income$20.4M+329%
Net income-$34.3M+32.2%
EPS (diluted)-$1.09+35.1%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$141.0M+20.9%
Total debt$2.2B-0.1%
Total equity$81.0M-47.6%
Total assets$2.7B-3.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$45.7M+65.6%
CapEx$6.9M-41.7%
Free cash flow$38.8M+147%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$465.52M-50.3%
Enterprise value$2.47B-18.8%
P/S0.2×-0.2×

Profitability

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Operating margin2.2%+1.1pp
Net margin-3.7%-1.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-77.6%-25.2pp
Debt / equity26.5×+12.6×
Current ratio1.2×+0.1×

Segments

By product

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Ground$363.2M-9.1%
Network$188.2M-1.0%
Contract Logistics$104.2M+30.0%
Truckload$62.5M+59.3%
Air And Ocean$62.3M-12.6%

By segment

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Omni Logistics$302.4M-6.5%
Expedited Freight Segment$272.7M+9.4%
Intermodal Segment$53.1M-15.0%

Competitors

Profile

Forward Air Corp is a leading asset-light provider of transportation and logistics services, specializing in high-touch supply chain management and precision execution. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including expedited less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal drayage, and international freight forwarding across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its value proposition centers on a damage-free, reliable alternative to air freight through an extensive ground network and specialized logistics solutions for time-sensitive cargo.

Competitive position

A leading provider of expedited ground transportation that serves as a cost-effective, reliable alternative to air cargo for time-sensitive shipments.

GeographiesNorth America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America
Customer segmentsLogistics Intermediaries, Enterprise Retail, Technology and Manufacturing, Airlines
Business modelAsset-light logistics, Brokerage, B2B Service
SuppliersIndependent contractor drivers (Leased Capacity Providers), Third-party motor carriers, Commercial tractor and trailer manufacturers, Fuel providers
CustomersGlobal retail brands, Technology manufacturers, Freight forwarding agencies, Pharmaceutical and life sciences companies
Listed1993
Employees4.3K
CEOShawn Stewart
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Forward Air's market cap?
Forward Air (FWRD) has a market capitalization of $465.5M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Forward Air's revenue and profitability?
Forward Air generated $2.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with a net loss of $91.5M, representing a net margin of -3.7%. Gross margin stands at 48.7%, with free cash flow of $85.1M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Forward Air's competitors?
Forward Air's key competitors include XPO, Inc., Hub Group, FedEx Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Forward Air partner with?
Forward Air's notable partners include Hope for the Warriors, EcoVadis, CDP.
What subsidiaries does Forward Air have?
Forward Air's subsidiaries include Omni Newco LLC, Mach 1 Air Services, LLC, Pacific Logistics, LLC, and others.
Where is Forward Air headquartered?
Forward Air is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 4,251 people. It has been publicly traded since 1993.