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Forward Air Corporation is projected to rise to $14.61 by 2027, a +41% move from its current price of $10.38. FWRD is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $9.84 | $10.39 | $10.96 | +0.07% |
| May 30 | $9.63 | $10.39 | $11.22 | +0.13% |
| May 31 | $9.47 | $10.40 | $11.42 | +0.20% |
| Jun 1 | $9.34 | $10.41 | $11.60 | +0.26% |
| Jun 2 | $9.23 | $10.41 | $11.75 | +0.33% |
| Jun 3 | $9.13 | $10.42 | $11.90 | +0.39% |
| Jun 4 | $9.04 | $10.43 | $12.03 | +0.46% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $9.04 | $10.43 | $12.03 | +0.46% |
| Week 2 | $8.56 | $10.48 | $12.82 | +0.92% |
| Week 3 | $8.21 | $10.52 | $13.48 | +1.38% |
| Week 4 | $7.94 | $10.57 | $14.07 | +1.84% |
| Week 5 | $7.71 | $10.62 | $14.62 | +2.31% |
| Week 6 | $7.51 | $10.67 | $15.15 | +2.78% |
| Week 7 | $7.34 | $10.72 | $15.65 | +3.25% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Forward Air Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an asset-light freight and logistics company in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Expedited Freight, Omni Logistics, and Intermodal.
The Expedited Freight segment provides expedited regional, inter-regional, and national less-than-truckload services; local pick-up and delivery services; and other services, which include shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other handling. This segment offers expedited truckload brokerage, dedicated fleet, and high security and temperature-controlled logistics services. The Omni Logistics segment offers full suite of global logistics services, such as air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, value-added services, time-definite transportation services, and other supply chain solutions.
Its Intermodal segment provides intermodal container drayage services; and contract and container freight station warehouse and handling services.
Forward Air was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company serves freight forwarders, third-party logistics companies, integrated air cargo carriers and passenger, passenger and cargo airlines, steamship lines, and retailers.
Forward Air Corporation (FWRD) is an asset-light freight and logistics company. It is currently priced at $10.38 with a market cap of $328.27M, and it carries a rank of 3394 in the market. The asset sits in the Industrials category.
The near-term price trajectory shows a neutral stance, with a long-run forecast indicating rising averages and notable upside potential through 2050.
The current price is supported by a multi-year forecast that begins with a 2026 average of $10.38 and transitions to bullish momentum from 2027 onward, with year-by-year increases in expected averages and sizable ROIs into the 2030s, 2040s, and 2050. Maximal forecast values rise substantially, culminating in a 2050 max of $129.59 and a 442.8% ROI, underscoring a potential long-run upside while acknowledging the estimates are not guarantees.
A major floor 19.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 19.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 125.8% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 191.2% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key FWRD support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of FWRD market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $9.12 | Buy | $9.48 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $8.93 | Buy | $9.94 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $12.58 | Sell | $12.04 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $16.33 | Sell | $15.95 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $21.23 | Sell | $19.01 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $23.01 | Sell | $21.64 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 37.23 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 88.71 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | -32.81 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -77.05 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.01 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 5.17 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.39 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 22.95 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -2.32 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -7.08 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 56.88 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 1.19 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -68.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 9.57 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 37.02 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 0.86 | Info |
The near-term technical picture is NEUTRAL. RSI(14) is 40, and the price is below the 50-day simple moving average at $16.33 and the 200-day simple moving average at $23.01.
The 30-day range spans from $7.27 to $14.83, with a support level at $8.31 and a resistance level at $23.44. The asset exhibits an annualized volatility of 100%, reflecting notable variability within the recent month.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.31 | $10.38 | $17.93 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $10.51 | $14.61 | $21.96 | +41% | Bullish | |
| $10.84 | $15.99 | $25.55 | +54% | Bullish | |
| $10.67 | $16.56 | $27.75 | +60% | Bullish | |
| $7.93 | $12.90 | $22.48 | +24% | Bullish | |
| $8.83 | $15.00 | $27.06 | +45% | Bullish | |
| $11.40 | $20.20 | $37.55 | +95% | Bullish | |
| $12.06 | $22.25 | $42.49 | +114% | Bullish | |
| $12.72 | $24.42 | $47.81 | +135% | Bullish | |
| $11.76 | $23.45 | $46.98 | +126% | Bullish | |
| $16.75 | $37.22 | $81.88 | +259% | Bullish | |
| $25.35 | $56.34 | $129.59 | +443% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $8.31 | $10.38 | $12.38 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $8.72 | $10.46 | $12.99 | +0.74% |
| July 2026 | $9.03 | $11.02 | $14.04 | +5.34% |
| August 2026 | $9.84 | $12.16 | $15.80 | +10.40% |
| September 2026 | $9.83 | $12.28 | $16.21 | +1.01% |
| October 2026 | $9.41 | $11.88 | $15.89 | -3.31% |
| November 2026 | $9.75 | $12.42 | $16.83 | +4.60% |
| December 2026 | $10.18 | $13.08 | $17.93 | +5.31% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month FWRD forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, FWRD could reach as high as $17.93, with a base case around $10.38 and support toward $8.31 — roughly 0% from $10.38. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect FWRD to range from $10.51 to $21.96 through 2027. The $14.61 average target implies a +41% move from current prices. That is up +41% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The FWRD price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $15.99 (low $10.84, high $25.55) — a potential gain of +54% on today's $10.38. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, FWRD is projected to trade between $10.67 and $27.75, averaging $16.56 — a potential gain of +60% from today's $10.38. That is up +4% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Forward Air Corporation's 2030 outlook centres on $12.90, within a $7.93 to $22.48 range. That is -22% versus the projected 2029 average. That marks a +24% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, FWRD could reach as high as $27.06, with a base case around $15.00 and support toward $8.83 — roughly +45% from $10.38. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect FWRD to range from $11.40 to $37.55 through 2032. The $20.20 average target implies a +95% move from current prices. That is up +35% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The FWRD price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $22.25 (low $12.06, high $42.49) — a potential gain of +114% on today's $10.38. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, FWRD is projected to trade between $12.72 and $47.81, averaging $24.42 — a potential gain of +135% from today's $10.38. That is up +10% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Forward Air Corporation's 2035 outlook centres on $23.45, within a $11.76 to $46.98 range. That is -4% versus the projected 2034 average. That marks a +126% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, FWRD could reach as high as $81.88, with a base case around $37.22 and support toward $16.75 — roughly +259% from $10.38. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect FWRD to range from $25.35 to $129.59 through 2050. The $56.34 average target implies a +443% move from current prices. That is up +51% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in FWRD today (≈ 96.339114 FWRD) could be worth
$5,428.13
+$4,428.13 (+443%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected FWRD price of $56.34 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in FWRDwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in FWRD on May 27, 2025 (≈ 58.411212 FWRD) would be worth
$606.31
-$393.69 (-39.4%) today · 0.61× · US Dollar
Based on a FWRD entry price of $17.12 vs. today's $10.38.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $8.43 | $1,231.32 | +23.1% |
| 1 month ago | $22.85 | $454.27 | -54.6% |
| 3 months ago | $25.77 | $402.79 | -59.7% |
| 6 months ago | $22.97 | $451.89 | -54.8% |
| 1 year ago | $17.12 | $606.31 | -39.4% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $97.89 | $106.04 | -89.4% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our FWRD forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $21.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $21.00: $664.13M
The multi-year forecast shows a steady path of higher expectations after 2026. In 2026, the min is $8.31, the avg is $10.38, the max is $17.93, with a 0% ROI and NEUTRAL sentiment.
From 2027 onward, the outlook is BULLISH, with 2027 avg $14.61 and max $21.96 (ROI 40.7%), 2028 avg $15.99 (ROI 54%), and 2029 avg $16.56 (ROI 59.5%). The 2030 forecast shows avg $12.90 (ROI 24.2%), followed by 2031 avg $15.00 (ROI 44.5%). In 2032, the avg rises to $20.20 (ROI 94.6%), and 2033 to $22.25 (ROI 114.3%).
The trajectory continues higher through 2034 avg $24.42 (ROI 135.3%) and 2035 avg $23.45 (ROI 126%).
The longer horizon shows substantial upside, with 2040 avg $37.22 (ROI 258.6%) and 2050 avg $56.34 (ROI 442.8%), all under a bullish sentiment.
These figures are estimates and not guarantees, and they reflect potential outcomes rather than certainties.
Tap a question to reveal the answer.
The forecast for 2030 shows an avg price of $12.90, with a min of $7.93 and a max of $22.48, and an ROI of 24.2%. The sentiment is BULLISH.
The forecast indicates a bullish trend from 2027 onward, with rising averages and increasing ROIs (e.g., 2027 avg $14.61 with ROI 40.7%, 2050 avg $56.34 with ROI 442.8%). Note that these are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast shows several years with max values above $20, including 2030 max $22.48, 2032 max $37.55, and 2033 max $42.49.
Current price is $10.38 and market cap is $328.27M.
The near-term picture is NEUTRAL with RSI(14) at 40. The price trades below SMA50 ($16.33) and SMA200 ($23.01). The 30-day range is $7.27–$14.83, with support at $8.31 and resistance at $23.44; annualized volatility is 100%.
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