Forward Air Corporation

Forward Air Corporation

FWRD
Forward Air CorporationUS flagNASDAQ Global Select
13.33
USD
+0.76
- -
421.56MMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
21.65
25.52
31.06
33.88
38.83
38.81
42.69
44.93
50.71
62.34
52.58
89.83
81.24
79.13
Basic EPS, GAAP
1.81
2
1.8
0.9
2.9
3.14
3.06
0.84
3.87
7.17
6.42
-29.66
-3.51
-2.94
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
1.84
1.71
1.46
2.9
2.16
3.85
4.81
2.28
2.99
8.16
5.78
-4.08
0.5
1.23
Dividend per Share
0.4
0.48
0.48
0.51
0.6
0.63
0.72
0.74
0.84
0.96
0.96
- -
- -
- -
Book Value per Share
10.89
10.9
11.31
10.51
11.2
11.7
12.31
10.77
12.25
16.2
18.44
-12.27
-14.55
-15.5
Tangible Book Value per Share
10.2
8.05
5.72
6.83
7.63
8.2
8.31
5.57
6.29
12.38
13.46
-44.88
-41.28
-30.84
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
30
31
31
30
30
29
28
28
27
27
26
28
31
31
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
652
781
959
1,030
1,169
1,138
1,215
1,270
1,387
1,680
1,371
2,474
2,495
2,464
Operating Margin (%)
12.93
12.34
8.53
9.91
9.3
10.3
9.25
5.82
10.6
14.74
6.44
-1.4
1.46
2.11
Depreciation Expense
24
31
37
38
41
36
36
37
35
43
57
144
153
154
Net Income, GAAP
54
61
56
28
87
92
87
24
106
193
167
-817
-108
-91
Effective Tax Rate (%)
35.1
36.34
30.24
52.67
18.86
23.28
24.96
23.92
25.1
26
24.43
- -
- -
- -
Profit Margin (%)
8.35
7.83
5.79
2.67
7.46
8.09
7.17
1.87
7.63
11.5
12.21
-33.02
-4.32
-3.71
Working Capital
186
104
64
58
101
126
99
74
118
135
110
88
93
100
LT Debt
- -
1
29
1
41
47
142
198
266
215
1,889
2,032
2,037
2,022
Total Equity
436
464
510
499
533
553
577
547
594
707
764
286
162
122
Return on Invested Capital (%)
13.96
13.67
10.8
8.65
16.09
15.38
12.47
7.29
12.97
19.48
3.59
- -
- -
- -
Return on Capital (%)
17.81
18.56
14.83
7.23
24.29
24.3
19.37
5.05
18.14
29
12.22
- -
- -
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
17.71
18.49
16.28
8.23
26.57
27.06
25.13
7.25
33.1
50.08
36.5
- -
- -
- -

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
118
123
128
LT Borrowings
1,684
1,687
1,690
LT Finance Leases
354
349
332
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
31
31
32
Market Capitalization
778
770
520

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
552
521
542
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
140
106
141
Accounts Receivable, Net
341
344
331
Inventories
- -
- -
- -
Total Current Liabilities
460
428
442
Payables & Accruals
272
292
237
ST Debt
118
123
128
Deferred Revenue
- -
13
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
-6.28%
-14.08%
-43.45%
Free Cash Flow
-1.35%
-24.81%
-113.58%
Net Income, GAAP
-16.57%
-51.97%
-86.81%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
12.28%
18.66%
0.84%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
542
644
656
633
2,474
2025
613
619
632
631
2,495
2026
582
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
-2.8
-23.47
-2.66
-1.24
-29.66
2025
-1.68
-0.41
-0.52
-0.91
-3.51
2026
-1.09
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

MCPAPIChat
CEO
Shawn Stewart
Full Time Employees
6,319
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Integrated Freight & Logistics
Address
Building N Greeneville TN United States of America 37745
IPO Date
Nov 16, 1993
Business
Forward Air Corporation operates as a leading provider of expedited ground transportation and logistics services in North America. The company offers a diverse range of core products and services including expedited linehaul for truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments; pick-up and delivery services; intermodal drayage; pool distribution; and specialized temperature-controlled logistics services. Its services support customers in various industries such as retail and e-commerce by providing first, middle, and final mile solutions that integrate into broader supply chains. Forward Air leverages a regional hub and terminal network to ensure consistent, on-time, and damage-free transit for shipments, utilizing a centralized sorting hub in Columbus, Ohio and multiple regional hubs to coordinate deliveries efficiently. The company operates primarily in the United States and Canada and has grown to be a critical partner in supply chain and freight management since its founding in 1981, with its headquarters located in Greeneville, Tennessee. Recently, Forward Air has undergone significant operational and strategic changes aimed at transforming and optimizing its business. In the last 1-2 years, it has discontinued its final-mile operations, focusing instead on strengthening its Omni Logistics and intermodal segments which showed modest revenue and income growth. The company has embarked on a comprehensive strategic review process initiated in early 2025, exploring alternatives including a potential sale, merger, or other transactions to maximize shareholder value. This review involved discussions with multiple interested parties, reflecting the company's effort to consider all available opportunities amid an extended freight recession. Operationally, Forward Air has implemented cost reduction initiatives including workforce reductions, consolidation of terminal operations, and a decrease in reliance on third-party vendors, targeting approximately $20 million in annual savings. Additionally, the company has focused on integrating legacy businesses under a unified regional operating structure branded as the "One Ground Network," aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing service consistency. Technology investments continued with the appointment of a Chief Technology Officer for its Transflo division, emphasizing accelerated AI and technology strategy development. Forward Air operates in the transportation and logistics industry, catering primarily to air freight forwarders, cargo carriers, domestic and international airlines, retailers, and e-commerce businesses. The company manages its operations through a network of terminals strategically located near airports, facilitating expedited handling and distribution. Its business segments broadly cover expedited freight services, intermodal logistics, and specialized temperature-controlled freight, enabling it to meet diverse shipping needs across North America. Forward Air remains publicly traded with the ticker FWRD, actively engaged in evolving its service offerings and operational efficiency to sustain growth in a challenging market environment. This profile captures the company's main products and services alongside its recent major strategic and operational developments to provide a comprehensive overview in a professional, formal tone suitable for financial databases.

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