Forward Air (FWRD) Competitors

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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?

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

Park-Ohio has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Park-Ohio$1.60B0.33$23.80M$1.6821.63
Forward Air$2.50B0.17-$107.80M-$2.93N/A

Park-Ohio has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Forward Air has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Park-Ohio1.46% 9.93% 2.64%
Forward Air -3.71%-41.21%-2.61%

51.4% of Park-Ohio shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Forward Air shares are held by institutional investors. 31.1% of Park-Ohio 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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Park-Ohio and Park-Ohio both had 2 articles in the media. Forward Air's average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat Park-Ohio's score of -0.12 indicating that Forward Air is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Park-Ohio currently has a consensus price target of $37.00, suggesting a potential upside of 1.84%. Forward Air has a consensus price target of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 29.34%. Given Forward Air's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Forward Air is more favorable than Park-Ohio.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Park-Ohio
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Forward Air
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

Summary

Park-Ohio beats Forward Air on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Forward Air compare to United Parcel Service?

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

In the previous week, United Parcel Service had 30 more articles in the media than Forward Air. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for United Parcel Service and 2 mentions for Forward Air. United Parcel Service's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Forward Air's score of 0.31 indicating that United Parcel Service is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
United Parcel Service
23 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Forward Air
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

United Parcel Service presently has a consensus price target of $111.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.53%. Forward Air has a consensus price target of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 29.34%. Given Forward Air's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Forward Air is more favorable than United Parcel Service.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
United Parcel Service
4 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Forward Air
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

60.3% of United Parcel Service shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Forward Air shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of United Parcel Service shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.7% of Forward Air shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

United Parcel Service has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Forward Air has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

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
United Parcel Service5.94% 35.95% 7.97%
Forward Air -3.71%-41.21%-2.61%

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
United Parcel Service$88.32B1.02$5.57B$6.1817.10
Forward Air$2.50B0.17-$107.80M-$2.93N/A

Summary

United Parcel Service beats Forward Air on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Forward Air compare to FedEx?

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

In the previous week, FedEx had 54 more articles in the media than Forward Air. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for FedEx and 2 mentions for Forward Air. FedEx's average media sentiment score of 0.58 beat Forward Air's score of 0.31 indicating that FedEx is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

FedEx currently has a consensus target price of $358.14, suggesting a potential upside of 11.35%. Forward Air has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 29.34%. Given Forward Air's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Forward Air is more favorable than FedEx.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
FedEx
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
Forward Air
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

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
FedEx$87.93B0.87$4.09B$18.7917.12
Forward Air$2.50B0.17-$107.80M-$2.93N/A

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

FedEx has a beta of 1.28, indicating that its share price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Forward Air has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market.

FedEx has a net margin of 4.88% compared to Forward Air's net margin of -3.71%. FedEx's return on equity of 16.76% beat Forward Air's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
FedEx4.88% 16.76% 5.30%
Forward Air -3.71%-41.21%-2.61%

Summary

FedEx beats Forward Air on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Forward Air compare to Rocket Lab?

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

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
Forward Air-3.71% -41.21% -2.61%
Rocket Lab -26.87%-11.72%-7.82%

Forward Air currently has a consensus price target of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 29.34%. Rocket Lab has a consensus price target of $102.76, suggesting a potential upside of 6.80%. Given Forward Air's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Forward Air is more favorable than Rocket Lab.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Forward Air
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
Rocket Lab
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81

Forward Air has a beta of 1.42, indicating that its share price is 42% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rocket Lab has a beta of 2.48, indicating that its share price is 148% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Rocket Lab had 66 more articles in the media than Forward Air. MarketBeat recorded 68 mentions for Rocket Lab and 2 mentions for Forward Air. Rocket Lab's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Forward Air's score of 0.31 indicating that Rocket Lab is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Forward Air
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Rocket Lab
28 Very Positive mention(s)
10 Positive mention(s)
21 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

97.0% of Forward Air shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.8% of Rocket Lab shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.7% of Forward Air shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.4% of Rocket Lab shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Forward Air$2.50B0.17-$107.80M-$2.93N/A
Rocket Lab$601.80M92.54-$198.21M-$0.32N/A

Summary

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

How does Forward Air compare to XPO?

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

In the previous week, Forward Air had 1 more articles in the media than XPO. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Forward Air and 1 mentions for XPO. XPO's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Forward Air's score of 0.31 indicating that XPO is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

97.7% of XPO shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.0% of Forward Air shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of XPO 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 stock is poised for long-term growth.

XPO has a beta of 1.83, meaning that its stock price is 83% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Forward Air has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its stock price is 42% 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
XPO4.19% 26.21% 5.86%
Forward Air -3.71%-41.21%-2.61%

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
XPO$8.16B2.88$316M$2.9268.43
Forward Air$2.50B0.17-$107.80M-$2.93N/A

XPO presently has a consensus target price of $218.10, suggesting a potential upside of 9.14%. Forward Air has a consensus target price of $17.50, suggesting a potential upside of 29.34%. Given Forward Air's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Forward Air is more favorable than XPO.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
XPO
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Forward Air
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

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$427.98M$10.35B$8.49B$12.17B
Dividend YieldN/A0.84%983.19%5.81%
P/E Ratio-4.6284.7724.6924.05
Price / Sales0.171.984.64111.08
Price / Cash6.3316.768.3837.84
Price / Book2.624.762.206.56
Net Income-$107.80M$169.32M$533.02M$336.88M
7 Day Performance-1.74%-4.45%-1.31%0.06%
1 Month Performance53.75%10.05%2.25%1.07%
1 Year Performance-38.81%53.94%32.62%32.09%

Forward Air Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
FWRD
Forward Air
2.4676 of 5 stars
$13.53
-1.3%
$17.50
+29.3%
-38.2%$427.98M$2.50BN/A6,062
PKOH
Park-Ohio
3.3851 of 5 stars
$34.30
-1.2%
$37.00
+7.9%
+113.5%$500.05M$1.60B20.426,300
UPS
United Parcel Service
4.0166 of 5 stars
$108.87
+0.7%
$111.50
+2.4%
+7.9%$91.89B$88.66B17.62460,000
FDX
FedEx
4.7576 of 5 stars
$338.12
-0.1%
$371.45
+9.9%
+45.5%$80.72B$87.93B17.99440,000
RKLB
Rocket Lab
2.9182 of 5 stars
$109.25
+6.7%
$102.76
-5.9%
+233.9%$59.26B$601.80MN/A2,600

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