Forward Air Corp

Forward Air Corp

Provides airfreight forwarding and logistics services

Stock Performance Snapshot

Buy

Analyst Rating

Analysts recommend buying Forward Air's stock with a target price of $32, indicating strong growth potential.

Above Average

Financial Health

Forward Air Corp is performing well with solid revenue and cash flow, showcasing a healthy business.

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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E-commerce and volume growth

Rising online retail can lift freight volumes and utilisation, offering a tailwind for revenue, though seasonal swings and demand slowdowns may reverse the effect.

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Regional network strength

A focused regional footprint can improve transit times and customer relationships, but competition and capacity constraints can limit pricing power.

Margins and costs

Margins are sensitive to fuel, labour and equipment costs; watch operating ratio and yield trends, while remembering results can vary with the cycle.

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