Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)
Company Info
US3498531017
349853101
Nov 16, 1993
Highlights
$496.51M
-$29.27
2.01
$2.57B
$377.35M
-$764.33M
$9.79 - $40.92
$32.00
17.05%
4.58
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) returned -49.40% year-to-date (YTD) and 5.70% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, FWRD returned -10.19% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.46%.
FWRD
-49.40%
22.61%
-53.90%
5.70%
-18.87%
-10.19%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
7.44%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.12%
10.46%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FWRD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.00% | -30.33% | -10.59% | -26.73% | 10.87% | -49.40% | |||||||
| 2024 | -29.49% | -16.24% | -16.21% | -29.22% | -23.71% | 13.33% | 33.19% | 25.28% | 11.43% | -0.20% | 3.85% | -12.10% | -48.70% |
| 2023 | 2.82% | -4.30% | 4.65% | -2.09% | -7.58% | 9.09% | 12.00% | -40.19% | -2.94% | -6.30% | -1.00% | -1.04% | -39.34% |
| 2022 | -12.21% | -2.94% | -5.01% | -0.83% | -3.65% | -1.32% | 14.10% | -7.32% | -6.99% | 17.29% | 6.37% | -6.66% | -12.56% |
| 2021 | -6.70% | 19.64% | 3.79% | -0.59% | 9.99% | -7.37% | -1.46% | -0.06% | -5.84% | 21.13% | -1.60% | 22.62% | 59.02% |
| 2020 | -6.43% | -9.84% | -13.90% | 1.88% | -3.35% | 0.28% | 4.36% | 13.82% | -2.73% | 9.74% | 16.36% | 5.16% | 11.27% |
| 2019 | 6.71% | 10.46% | 0.41% | -2.18% | -11.56% | 5.95% | 6.51% | -0.82% | 2.28% | 8.55% | 1.50% | -0.11% | 29.00% |
| 2018 | 5.69% | -11.05% | -1.84% | 2.14% | 10.15% | -0.40% | 8.16% | 0.80% | 11.58% | -16.33% | 9.14% | -15.98% | -3.49% |
| 2017 | 1.71% | 2.82% | -3.70% | 11.77% | -1.66% | 2.21% | -2.72% | 0.57% | 10.12% | 0.37% | -0.67% | 0.95% | 22.67% |
| 2016 | 0.35% | -5.65% | 11.61% | 0.57% | 0.07% | -2.11% | 3.93% | -0.17% | -6.12% | -4.48% | 17.45% | -2.07% | 11.41% |
| 2015 | -10.86% | 19.15% | 1.73% | -7.24% | 3.21% | 0.75% | -7.10% | -7.04% | -7.84% | 9.33% | 6.29% | -10.56% | -13.80% |
| 2014 | 1.43% | -2.87% | 6.88% | -4.14% | 1.78% | 6.67% | -6.44% | 3.66% | -3.15% | 6.78% | 2.53% | 2.88% | 15.93% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FWRD is 42, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Forward Air Corporation provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.96 | $0.84 | $0.75 | $0.72 | $0.63 | $0.60 | $0.51 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.53% | 0.92% | 0.69% | 0.98% | 1.03% | 1.15% | 1.04% | 1.08% | 1.12% | 0.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Forward Air Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.96 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.96 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.84 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.75 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.72 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.63 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.51 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2014 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Forward Air Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Forward Air Corporation was 91.39%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Forward Air Corporation drawdown is 86.62%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -91.39% | Jan 5, 2022 | 817 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -67.86% | Mar 18, 1994 | 641 | Oct 24, 1996 | 227 | Oct 13, 1997 | 868 |
| -66.96% | Jul 7, 2006 | 672 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1091 | Jul 9, 2013 | 1763 |
| -65.25% | Aug 2, 2000 | 553 | Oct 16, 2002 | 696 | Jul 22, 2005 | 1249 |
| -56.94% | Apr 7, 1998 | 104 | Sep 2, 1998 | 15 | Sep 24, 1998 | 119 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Forward Air Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Forward Air Corporation, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -133.8%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Forward Air Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for FWRD compared to other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. FWRD currently has a PEG ratio of 2.0. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FWRD relative to other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, FWRD has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FWRD in comparison with other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, FWRD has a P/B value of 3.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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