Forward Air: Contrarian Buy Despite Crushing Debt (Rating Upgrade) [Seeking Alpha]
Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)
Last forward air corporation earnings: 4/30 04:27 pm
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FWRD faces significant margin deterioration and high net debt leverage, with adjusted margins dropping from 9.6% to 5.1% year-over-year. All major debt matures in 2030–2031, requiring refinancing as operational cash alone will not cover obligations. The investment thesis hinges on margin recovery by 2026–2027 and successful debt refinancing, making FWRD a high-risk, contrarian opportunity. Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of The Aerospace Forum get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More » RichLegg/E+ via Getty Images I added Forward Air ( FWRD ) to my coverage in July 2024 and rated the stock a hold . Since then, the stock has gained 12.3%, underperforming the S&P 500 's 25.2% gain. So, the hold rating, in More on my IG service If you want full access to all our reports, data and investing ideas, join The Aerospace Forum , the #1 aerospace, defense and airline investment research service on Seeking Alpha, with access to evoX Da
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- Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating.MarketBeat
- Activist investor Ancora carves out niche in transportation sector [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Forward Air Corporation Highlights Comprehensive Stakeholder Initiatives in 2025 Sustainability ReportBusiness Wire
- Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) had its "positive" rating reaffirmed by analysts at Susquehanna.MarketBeat
- Shareholders in Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) are in the red if they invested three years ago [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
FWRD
Earnings
- 11/5/25 - Miss
FWRD
Sec Filings
- 12/16/25 - Form 4
- 12/5/25 - Form EFFECT
- 11/20/25 - Form 4
- FWRD's page on the SEC website