Forward Air (FWRD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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FWRD Stock Forecast


Forward Air (FWRD) stock forecast, based on 15 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $38.67, with a high of $45.00 and a low of $35.00. This represents a 147.41% increase from the last price of $15.63.

$15 $25 $35 $45 $55 $65 High: $45 Avg: $38.67 Low: $35 Last Closed Price: $15.63

FWRD Stock Rating


Forward Air stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 15 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 6 Buy (40.00%), 9 Hold (60.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 15 0 9 6 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

FWRD Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockForward Air147.41%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 29.76%
IndustryLogistics Stocks40.98%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-17
Avg Price Target-$35.00$33.57
Last Closing Price$15.63$15.63$15.63
Upside/Downside-123.93%114.78%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25-25--7
Mar, 25-26--8
Feb, 25-26--8
Jan, 25-26--8
Dec, 24-26--8
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 28, 2025Susquehanna$35.00$22.4755.76%123.93%
Nov 05, 2024Stephanie MooreJefferies$45.00$36.5023.29%187.91%
Oct 21, 2024Bruce ChanStifel Nicolaus$36.00$39.66-9.23%130.33%
Oct 18, 2024Stephanie MooreJefferies$47.00$40.1617.03%200.70%
Oct 01, 2024Garrett HollandRobert W. Baird$32.00$34.92-8.36%104.73%
Jul 03, 2024Garrett HollandRobert W. Baird$17.00$19.34-12.10%8.77%
May 21, 2024Bruce ChanStifel Nicolaus$23.00$12.5683.12%47.15%
Apr 11, 2024Scott GroupWolfe Research$25.00$28.55-12.43%59.95%
Jul 29, 2022Patrick Tyler BrownRaymond James$140.00$104.9333.42%795.71%
Jul 15, 2022Patrick Tyler BrownRaymond James$135.00$89.6950.52%763.72%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 18, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold
May 28, 2024Wolfe ResearchPositivePeer Performupgrade
May 28, 2024Wolfe ResearchUnderperformPositiveupgrade
Jan 10, 2024Wolfe ResearchUnderperformdowngrade
Aug 29, 2023JefferiesBuyupgrade
Aug 11, 2023Raymond JamesStrong BuyMarket Performdowngrade
Jul 19, 2023Morgan StanleyOutperformupgrade
Jul 20, 2022BenchmarkHoldinitialise
Jul 15, 2022Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong Buyhold

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

$-30 $-22 $-14 $-6 $2 $10 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$1.91$3.87$7.18$0.44$-29.24--
Avg Forecast$2.00$4.17$7.47$4.22$-0.72$0.37$0.91
High Forecast$2.08$4.34$7.78$4.24$-0.69$0.80$1.53
Low Forecast$1.95$4.07$7.23$4.18$-0.75$0.12$0.30
Surprise %-4.50%-7.19%-3.88%-89.57%3961.11%--

Revenue Forecast

$1B $1B $2B $2B $3B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$1.27B$1.66B$1.97B$1.37B$2.47B--
Avg Forecast$1.28B$1.65B$2.00B$1.65B$2.51B$2.74B$2.88B
High Forecast$1.32B$1.70B$2.06B$1.66B$2.60B$2.84B$2.95B
Low Forecast$1.26B$1.61B$1.95B$1.61B$2.45B$2.68B$2.81B
Surprise %-0.91%1.02%-1.15%-16.91%-1.37%--

Net Income Forecast

$-1B $-700M $-400M $-100M $200M $500M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$52.77M$105.86M$193.19M$167.35M$-816.97M--
Avg Forecast$14.12M$97.92M$144.47M$41.94M$-18.76M$11.92M$31.00M
High Forecast$20.52M$117.51M$173.36M$50.33M$-18.05M$20.81M$39.80M
Low Forecast$7.73M$78.34M$115.58M$33.56M$-19.47M$3.03M$7.70M
Surprise %273.59%8.10%33.72%298.99%4254.54%--

FWRD Forecast FAQ


Is Forward Air stock a buy?

Forward Air stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 15 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 9 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Forward Air is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Forward Air's price target?

Forward Air's price target, set by 15 Wall Street analysts, averages $38.67 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $35 at the low end to $45 at the high end, suggesting a potential 147.41% change from the previous closing price of $15.63.

How does Forward Air stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Forward Air's stock forecast shows a 147.41% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (29.76%) and outperforming the logistics stocks industry (40.98%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Forward Air over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 28.57% Buy, 71.43% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 75.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 75.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Forward Air’s EPS forecast?

Forward Air's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $0.37, marking a -101.27% decrease from the reported $-29.24 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are.

What is Forward Air’s revenue forecast?

Forward Air's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.74B, reflecting a 10.80% increase from the reported $2.47B in 2024. The forecast for.

What is Forward Air’s net income forecast?

Forward Air's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $11.92M, representing a -101.46% decrease from the reported $-817M in 2024. Projections indicate .