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FORWARD AIR CORP

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Forward Air’s (FWRD) Record Revenue Comes With a Massive Asterisk

Forward Air (FWRD) reported record Q2 revenue of $673M, up 8.8% YoY, but posted a $201M operating loss due to a $244M goodwill impairment in its Omni Logistics segment. Adjusted operating income doubled to $42.7M, and EBITDA improved by $14M YoY. All segments showed growth, with liquidity increasing to $401M. The impairment reduced operating margin to -29.9%, and net loss widened to $243.9M. Free cash flow remained negative at -$7M.

Forward Air takes step in right direction in Q2

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) reported Q2 results, citing improved performance across segments. Revenue rose 9% to $673M and adjusted EBITDA rose 18% to $93M. Expedited Freight revenue increased 24% to $319M, with a 10.9% operating margin. Omni revenue was $339M; Q2 included a $244M noncash goodwill impairment. Forward is pursuing asset sales and a potential intermodal sale by year-end.

Forward Air secures deal to keep at least 50% of $250M account

Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) said it reached a non-binding arrangement with a major customer that had threatened to withdraw. Under a memorandum of understanding, Forward will retain at least 50% and potentially up to 75% of the $250 million account, extending the contract for at least two years. Transition of the rest is expected from December into next year.

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  • The large impairment outweighs revenue growth, likely pressuring the stock lower in the short term.

    yahoo.com · Sep 11, 2026

  • Q2 shows improving operating performance, but the Omni goodwill impairment and customer disruption keep balance-sheet and deal-execution risk elevated.

    yahoo.com · Aug 7, 2026

  • The customer retention MoU reduces near-term revenue downside risk and supports stabilization after a prior 40% selloff on customer-diversification fears.

    yahoo.com · Jul 21, 2026

  • Board leadership transition with specific equity-treatment details, likely a modest governance and sentiment catalyst rather than an operating change.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Jul 10, 2026

  • This is a routine annual meeting outcome; it confirms governance actions but provides no new financial guidance or operational catalyst.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Jun 17, 2026

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Forward Air’s (FWRD) Record Revenue Comes With a Massive Asterisk

Forward Air (FWRD) reported record Q2 revenue of $673M, up 8.8% YoY, but posted a $201M operating loss due to a $244M goodwill impairment in its Omni Logistics segment. Adjusted operating income doubled to $42.7M, and EBITDA improved by $14M YoY. All segments showed growth, with liquidity increasing to $401M. The impairment reduced operating margin to -29.9%, and net loss widened to $243.9M. Free cash flow remained negative at -$7M.

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Forward Air takes step in right direction in Q2

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) reported Q2 results, citing improved performance across segments. Revenue rose 9% to $673M and adjusted EBITDA rose 18% to $93M. Expedited Freight revenue increased 24% to $319M, with a 10.9% operating margin. Omni revenue was $339M; Q2 included a $244M noncash goodwill impairment. Forward is pursuing asset sales and a potential intermodal sale by year-end.

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Forward Air secures deal to keep at least 50% of $250M account

Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) said it reached a non-binding arrangement with a major customer that had threatened to withdraw. Under a memorandum of understanding, Forward will retain at least 50% and potentially up to 75% of the $250 million account, extending the contract for at least two years. Transition of the rest is expected from December into next year.

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FORWARD AIR CORP (FWRD): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

FORWARD AIR CORP (FWRD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. fwrd-20260710 0000912728 false 0000912728 2026-07-10 2026-07-10 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ________________________ FORM 8-K ______________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of R

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FORWARD AIR CORP (FWRD): Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

FORWARD AIR CORP (FWRD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. fwrd-20260617 0000912728 false 0000912728 2026-06-17 2026-06-17 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ________________________ FORM 8-K ______________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of R

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Has $1.48 Million Stake in Forward Air Corporation $FWRD

Jefferies Financial Group trimmed its Forward Air stake by 85.7% in Q4, selling 355,927 shares and ending with 59,300 shares worth $1.482 million, according to Holdings Channel. Other funds also adjusted positions. Forward Air reported May 7 quarterly EPS of -$1.09 (vs -$0.35 est.) on revenue of $582.05 million (vs $620.23 million). Analysts’ average target is $17.50.

Forward Air Narrows Loss in Q1 as Revenue Declines 5.1%

Forward Air reported a narrower net loss of $40.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $61.2 million a year prior, despite a 5.1% decline in total revenue to $582.1 million. The company cited headwinds and the loss of a major customer as factors, and noted that a strategic review did not result in a sale, leading to a focus on divesting non-core assets. While expedited freight revenue increased, Omni Logistics and intermodal segments experienced declines.

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Forward Air Strategic Review Ends, Q4 2025 Results & Omni Logistics Segment - News and Statistics

Forward Air is nearing the end of its strategic review after reporting a net loss of $28.3 million in Q4 2025, primarily due to investor pressure following its merger with Omni Logistics. Despite the loss, consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased, and the Omni Logistics segment saw an 11% revenue increase. The company's shares rose 5.2% in after-hours trading following the announcement, although debt leverage remains a key focus.

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