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Forward Air (FWRD)
:FWRD
FWRD Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
3 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
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FWRD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$34.67
▲(54.36%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$40.00 | Average Price Target$34.67 | Lowest Price Target$29.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$24
Hold
6.86%
Upside
Reiterated
06/17/25
Forward Air's overall stock score reflects financial instability and valuation concerns, despite positive technical momentum. The negative net income, high debt levels, and market uncertainties weigh heavily on the score. Technical analysis suggests bullish momentum, but caution is advised due to potential overbought conditions.
Stifel Nicolaus
$21→$29
Buy
29.12%
Upside
Upgraded
06/26/25
Benchmark Co.
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/12/25
Jefferies
$45→$35
Buy
55.83%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Susquehanna
$32→$40
Buy
78.09%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Robert W. Baird
$32→$28
Hold
24.67%
Upside
Reiterated
02/27/25
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
TipRanks
$24
Hold
6.86%
Upside
Reiterated
06/17/25
Forward Air's overall stock score reflects financial instability and valuation concerns, despite positive technical momentum. The negative net income, high debt levels, and market uncertainties weigh heavily on the score. Technical analysis suggests bullish momentum, but caution is advised due to potential overbought conditions.
Stifel Nicolaus
$21→$29
Buy
29.12%
Upside
Upgraded
06/26/25
Benchmark Co.
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/12/25
Jefferies
$45→$35
Buy
55.83%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Susquehanna
$32→$40
Buy
78.09%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Robert W. Baird
$32→$28
Hold
24.67%
Upside
Reiterated
02/27/25
Best Analysts Covering Forward Air
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
8/13 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-0.26%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
Copying xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 61.54% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -0.26% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
8/11 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+1.46%
upgraded a xxx
rating 2 days ago
Copying xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 72.73% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +1.46% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
7/11 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.71%
upgraded a buy rating 2 days ago
Copying J. Bruce Chan's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 63.64% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.71% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
7/11 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+1.26%
upgraded a xxx
rating 2 days ago
Copying xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 63.64% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +1.26% per trade.
The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
FWRD Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Strong Buy
1
2
2
3
2
Buy
1
0
0
0
1
Hold
7
5
4
5
4
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
9
7
6
8
7
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
FWRD Financial Forecast
FWRD Stock Forecast FAQ
What is FWRD’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Forward Air’s 12-month average price target is 34.67.
What is FWRD’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Forward Air has 54.36% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is FWRD a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Forward Air has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Forward Air’s price target?
The average price target for Forward Air is 34.67. This is based on 4 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $40.00 ,the lowest forecast is $29.00. The average price target represents 54.36% Increase from the current price of $22.46.
The highest analyst price target is $40.00 ,the lowest forecast is $29.00. The average price target represents 54.36% Increase from the current price of $22.46.
What do analysts say about Forward Air?
Forward Air’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 4 Wall Streets Analysts.
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