FrançaisAre analysts right about Forward Air Corp. (FWRD)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Forward Air Corp., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 20% were profitable, average return -16% (50 calls). At 3 months: -2% average return (33% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James | 15 | 33% | -3% |
| Susquehanna | 8 | 0% | -45% |
| Stephens & Co. | 6 | 17% | -48% |
| Stifel | 5 | 20% | -18% |
Frequently asked questions
Is Forward Air Corp. a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Forward Air Corp. (FWRD) is "Buy" (8 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 20% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Forward Air Corp.'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $24.50 (+37% vs $17.87), ranging from $24.00 to $25.00 (2 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Forward Air Corp.?
Over 1 year, 20% of analyst targets on Forward Air Corp. were profitable, for an average return of -16% (across 50 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Forward Air Corp. stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $24.50 within 12 months, i.e. +37% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $25.00, the most cautious $24.00.
What is the Forward Air Corp. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $24.50, +37%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (20%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Forward Air Corp. overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for Forward Air Corp. is available in the interactive analysis.
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JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.