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FWRD vs. PKOH, UPS, FDX, RKLB, and XPO

Should you buy Forward Air stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Forward Air with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Forward Air include Park-Ohio (PKOH), United Parcel Service (UPS), FedEx (FDX), Rocket Lab (RKLB), and XPO (XPO). These companies are all part of the "air freight & logistics" industry.

How does Forward Air compare to Park-Ohio?

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) and Park-Ohio (NASDAQ:PKOH) are both small-cap air freight & logistics companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Park-Ohio has a net margin of 1.46% compared to Forward Air's net margin of -3.71%. Park-Ohio's return on equity of 9.93% beat Forward Air's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Forward Air-3.71% -41.21% -2.61%
Park-Ohio 1.46%9.93%2.64%

97.0% of Forward Air shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 51.4% of Park-Ohio shares are held by institutional investors. 15.7% of Forward Air shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 31.1% of Park-Ohio shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Park-Ohio has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Forward Air. Forward Air is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Park-Ohio, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Forward Air$2.50B0.16-$107.80M-$2.93N/A
Park-Ohio$1.60B0.33$23.80M$1.6821.77

Forward Air has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Park-Ohio has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market.

Forward Air presently has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 36.72%. Park-Ohio has a consensus target price of $45.00, suggesting a potential upside of 23.02%. Given Forward Air's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Forward Air is more favorable than Park-Ohio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Forward Air
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Park-Ohio
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

In the previous week, Forward Air had 2 more articles in the media than Park-Ohio. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Forward Air and 4 mentions for Park-Ohio. Forward Air's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Park-Ohio's score of 0.79 indicating that Forward Air is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Forward Air
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Park-Ohio
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Forward Air and Park-Ohio tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Forward Air compare to United Parcel Service?

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) and United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) are both transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

United Parcel Service has higher revenue and earnings than Forward Air. Forward Air is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Parcel Service, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Forward Air$2.50B0.16-$107.80M-$2.93N/A
United Parcel Service$88.66B1.08$5.57B$6.1818.24

In the previous week, United Parcel Service had 38 more articles in the media than Forward Air. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for United Parcel Service and 6 mentions for Forward Air. United Parcel Service's average media sentiment score of 1.31 beat Forward Air's score of 1.07 indicating that United Parcel Service is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Forward Air
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
United Parcel Service
29 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Forward Air has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Parcel Service has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Forward Air currently has a consensus price target of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 36.72%. United Parcel Service has a consensus price target of $111.10, suggesting a potential downside of 1.45%. Given Forward Air's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Forward Air is more favorable than United Parcel Service.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Forward Air
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
United Parcel Service
3 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

United Parcel Service has a net margin of 5.94% compared to Forward Air's net margin of -3.71%. United Parcel Service's return on equity of 35.95% beat Forward Air's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Forward Air-3.71% -41.21% -2.61%
United Parcel Service 5.94%35.95%7.97%

97.0% of Forward Air shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 60.3% of United Parcel Service shares are held by institutional investors. 15.7% of Forward Air shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of United Parcel Service shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

United Parcel Service beats Forward Air on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Forward Air compare to FedEx?

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) and FedEx (NYSE:FDX) are both transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

Forward Air presently has a consensus price target of $17.50, indicating a potential upside of 36.72%. FedEx has a consensus price target of $349.60, indicating a potential upside of 11.58%. Given Forward Air's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Forward Air is more favorable than FedEx.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Forward Air
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
FedEx
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.59

FedEx has a net margin of 4.68% compared to Forward Air's net margin of -3.71%. FedEx's return on equity of 16.49% beat Forward Air's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Forward Air-3.71% -41.21% -2.61%
FedEx 4.68%16.49%5.21%

FedEx has higher revenue and earnings than Forward Air. Forward Air is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than FedEx, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Forward Air$2.50B0.16-$107.80M-$2.93N/A
FedEx$94.72B0.79$4.43B$18.5116.93

97.0% of Forward Air shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.5% of FedEx shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.7% of Forward Air shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of FedEx shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, FedEx had 22 more articles in the media than Forward Air. MarketBeat recorded 28 mentions for FedEx and 6 mentions for Forward Air. Forward Air's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat FedEx's score of 0.97 indicating that Forward Air is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Forward Air
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
FedEx
18 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Forward Air has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, FedEx has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

FedEx beats Forward Air on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Forward Air compare to Rocket Lab?

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) and Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) are both air freight & logistics companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Rocket Lab presently has a consensus price target of $108.24, indicating a potential upside of 41.06%. Forward Air has a consensus price target of $17.50, indicating a potential upside of 36.72%. Given Rocket Lab's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Rocket Lab is more favorable than Forward Air.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rocket Lab
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
Forward Air
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Forward Air has a net margin of -3.71% compared to Rocket Lab's net margin of -26.87%. Rocket Lab's return on equity of -11.72% beat Forward Air's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rocket Lab-26.87% -11.72% -7.82%
Forward Air -3.71%-41.21%-2.61%

Forward Air has higher revenue and earnings than Rocket Lab. Rocket Lab is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Forward Air, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rocket Lab$601.80M73.79-$198.21M-$0.32N/A
Forward Air$2.50B0.16-$107.80M-$2.93N/A

In the previous week, Rocket Lab had 80 more articles in the media than Forward Air. MarketBeat recorded 86 mentions for Rocket Lab and 6 mentions for Forward Air. Forward Air's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Rocket Lab's score of 0.65 indicating that Forward Air is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Rocket Lab
42 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Forward Air
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Rocket Lab has a beta of 2.54, indicating that its stock price is 154% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Forward Air has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

71.8% of Rocket Lab shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Forward Air shares are held by institutional investors. 8.4% of Rocket Lab shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.7% of Forward Air shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Rocket Lab beats Forward Air on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Forward Air compare to XPO?

Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) and XPO (NYSE:XPO) are both transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

97.0% of Forward Air shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.7% of XPO shares are held by institutional investors. 15.7% of Forward Air shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of XPO shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, XPO had 7 more articles in the media than Forward Air. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for XPO and 6 mentions for Forward Air. Forward Air's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat XPO's score of 0.31 indicating that Forward Air is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Forward Air
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
XPO
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

XPO has higher revenue and earnings than Forward Air. Forward Air is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than XPO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Forward Air$2.50B0.16-$107.80M-$2.93N/A
XPO$8.16B3.02$316M$2.9271.78

Forward Air presently has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 36.72%. XPO has a consensus target price of $219.48, suggesting a potential upside of 4.72%. Given Forward Air's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Forward Air is more favorable than XPO.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Forward Air
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
XPO
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Forward Air has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, XPO has a beta of 1.85, meaning that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the broader market.

XPO has a net margin of 4.19% compared to Forward Air's net margin of -3.71%. XPO's return on equity of 26.21% beat Forward Air's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Forward Air-3.71% -41.21% -2.61%
XPO 4.19%26.21%5.86%

Summary

XPO beats Forward Air on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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FWRD vs. The Competition

MetricForward AirTRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$423.14M$10.62B$8.78B$12.61B
Dividend YieldN/A0.82%974.02%8.01%
P/E Ratio-4.3777.6324.6024.26
Price / Sales0.162.055.5794.41
Price / Cash6.2217.088.4649.36
Price / Book2.484.922.246.29
Net Income-$107.80M$169.32M$529.70M$330.66M
7 Day Performance-1.46%2.11%-0.88%-2.41%
1 Month Performance-3.98%-6.29%-3.20%-0.64%
1 Year Performance-53.23%45.60%23.89%20.09%

Forward Air Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FWRD
Forward Air
3.7266 of 5 stars
$12.80
-4.3%
$17.50
+36.7%
-51.1%$423.14M$2.50BN/A6,062
PKOH
Park-Ohio
4.8792 of 5 stars
$37.15
+2.3%
$37.00
-0.4%
+97.7%$522.65M$1.60B22.116,300
UPS
United Parcel Service
4.1734 of 5 stars
$109.99
-0.6%
$110.85
+0.8%
+11.2%$94.06B$88.66B17.80460,000
FDX
FedEx
3.959 of 5 stars
$309.95
-1.0%
$349.60
+12.8%
+33.2%$74.68B$94.72B16.75440,000
RKLB
Rocket Lab
3.5483 of 5 stars
$93.09
-7.3%
$108.24
+16.3%
+107.6%$58.14B$601.80MN/A2,600

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