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Forward Air - FWRD Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $129.40
  • Forecasted Upside: 14.54%
  • Number of Analysts: 4
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$112.97 As of 02/3/2023 10:04 PM ET
▼ -0.12 (-0.11%)

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Analyst Price Target for FWRD

Analyst Price Target is $129.40
▲ +14.54% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 4 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Forward Air in the last 3 months. The average price target is $129.40, with a high forecast of $136.00 and a low forecast of $110.00. The average price target represents a 14.54% upside from the last price of $112.97.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 4 contributing investment analysts is to buy stock in Forward Air. This Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/15/2021
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/13/2021
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/11/2022
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/12/2022
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/10/2022
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/8/2022
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/7/2023
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/6/2023

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
1/4/2023Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$110.00Low
10/24/2022Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$120.00Low
10/14/2022Raymond JamesLower TargetStrong-Buy$140.00 ➝ $135.00Low
7/19/2022BenchmarkInitiated CoverageHoldLow
7/15/2022Raymond JamesLower Target$145.00 ➝ $135.00Low
4/29/2022Susquehanna BancsharesLower Target$143.00 ➝ $133.00High
4/29/2022SusquehannaLower Target$143.00 ➝ $133.00High
4/28/2022Stifel NicolausUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$122.00 ➝ $136.00Low
1/6/2022Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer PerformHigh
1/5/2022Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$110.00 ➝ $125.00High
1/4/2022StephensUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$115.00 ➝ $165.00High
12/30/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$135.00 ➝ $145.00Low
12/9/2021Susquehanna BancsharesInitiated CoveragePositive$132.00Medium
12/9/2021SusquehannaInitiated CoveragePositive$132.00Medium
10/29/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$125.00 ➝ $135.00Medium
10/29/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$100.00 ➝ $110.00High
7/13/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$120.00 ➝ $125.00Medium
5/3/2021Raymond JamesUpgradeOutperform ➝ Strong-Buy$100.00 ➝ $120.00High
4/15/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$95.00 ➝ $100.00Low
2/16/2021Wolfe ResearchUpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$101.00Low
2/16/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$80.00 ➝ $95.00Low
12/11/2020Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$70.00 ➝ $80.00Medium
11/2/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$58.00 ➝ $61.00Medium
11/2/2020Raymond JamesBoost TargetOutperform$65.00 ➝ $70.00Medium
9/29/2020Raymond JamesUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$65.00High
7/24/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$45.00 ➝ $52.00Medium
6/9/2020Wolfe ResearchUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer PerformLow
5/4/2020Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperformer$60.00 ➝ $54.00High
3/27/2020Wolfe ResearchDowngradeMarket Perform ➝ UnderperformLow
2/10/2020StephensLower TargetEqual Weight$81.00 ➝ $76.00Low
10/25/2019Robert W. BairdSet TargetBuy$75.00Low
4/26/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $75.00Low
10/29/2018StephensDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal$74.00 ➝ $67.00Low
10/25/2018Stifel NicolausSet TargetHold$68.00High
9/27/2018Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSet TargetBuy$73.00Low
9/4/2018Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageBuy$72.00High
7/27/2018StephensSet TargetBuy$70.00Low
7/26/2018Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$64.00 ➝ $68.00High
7/10/2018Stifel NicolausDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$64.00High
4/26/2018Stifel NicolausUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$62.00 ➝ $64.00High
2/9/2018StephensSet TargetBuy$74.00Low
(Data available from 2/6/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.84 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/11/2022
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
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8/10/2022
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/9/2022
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/9/2022
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 17 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/8/2022
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
12/8/2022
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/7/2023
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/6/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Forward Air logo
Forward Air Corp. engages in the provision of less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, intermodal and pool distribution services. It operates through the following segments: Expedited LTL and Intermodal. The Expedited LTL segment provides expedited regional, inter-regional and national LTL, final mile and truckload services. The Intermodal segment provides first and last-mile high value intermodal container drayage services to and from seaports and railheads. The company was founded by Scott M. Niswonger on October 23, 1981 and is headquartered in Greeneville, TN.
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Today's Range

Now: $112.97
Low: $108.02
High: $113.82

50 Day Range

MA: $105.74
Low: $100.54
High: $113.09

52 Week Range

Now: $112.97
Low: $84.04
High: $117.57

Volume

153,700 shs

Average Volume

151,957 shs

Market Capitalization

$3.00 billion

P/E Ratio

16.09

Dividend Yield

0.85%

Beta

1.14

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Forward Air?

The following sell-side analysts have issued research reports on Forward Air in the last year: Benchmark Co., Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Raymond James, Stifel Nicolaus, StockNews.com, Susquehanna, and Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc..
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What is the current price target for Forward Air?

5 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Forward Air in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $129.40, suggesting a possible upside of 14.5%. Stifel Nicolaus has the highest price target set, predicting FWRD will reach $136.00 in the next twelve months. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $110.00 for Forward Air in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Forward Air?

Forward Air currently has 2 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Buy." A "buy" rating indicates that analysts believe FWRD will outperform the market and that investors should add to their positions of Forward Air.
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What other companies compete with Forward Air?

Other companies that are similar to Forward Air include Hub Group, Azul, Scorpio Tankers, Atlas Air Worldwide and Werner Enterprises. Learn More about companies similar to Forward Air.

How do I contact Forward Air's investor relations team?

Forward Air's physical mailing address is 1915 SNAPPS FERRY ROAD BUILDING N, GREENEVILLE TN, 37744. The transportation company's listed phone number is (423) 636-7000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected] The official website for Forward Air is www.forwardair.com. Learn More about contacing Forward Air investor relations.