Rating Change
Stifel reiterated its Buy rating on Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) on October 08, 2026.
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Stifel Reiterates Buy Rating on Forward Air Corporation (FWRD)
Stifel reiterated its Buy rating on Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) on October 08, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD) · reiterate
- Firm
- Stifel
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $16.32
- Market capitalization
- $796.4M
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) trades at $16.32 with a $796.4M market cap and has declined 29.6% over 52 weeks.
Market Context
Forward Air Corporation operates in the Industrials sector. The stock currently trades at $16.32 with a market capitalization of $796.4M. The stock has declined 29.6% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Forward Air Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 08, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 02, 2026 | Susquehanna | Positive | N/A |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Susquehanna | Positive | N/A |
| Aug 06, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | N/A |
| May 08, 2026 | Susquehanna | Positive | N/A |
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What does the Buy rating mean for FWRD?
A rating of Buy from Stifel reflects the analyst's outlook on Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:FWRD). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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