Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)

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Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) is down 61.3% since the beginning of the year. At $10 per share, FWRD is trading 70.2% below its 52-week high of $32. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FWRD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $105.

Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) has returned -61.32% so far this year and -46.25% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FWRD has returned -13.56% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 16, 1993, FWRD's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 1999 with a return of +69.5%, while the worst month was May 2026 at -49.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, FWRD closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 24, 1998 with a return of +35.8%, while the worst single day was May 8, 2026 at -43.1%.

Forward Air Corporation has an annualized alpha of 6.97%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 17, 1993.

• This stock participated in 124.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 110.72% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.15 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

FWRD ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Forward Air Corporation provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

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.

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.

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 93.19%, occurring on May 19, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Forward Air Corporation drawdown is 92.07%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.