Overview

• Transportation services provider's Q4 operating revenue slightly beat analyst expectations

• Omni segment achieved highest revenue and EBITDA since acquisition

• Expedited Freight segment's Q4 EBITDA and margin improved significantly yr/yr

Outlook

• Company did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or full year 2026

Result Drivers

• OMNI SEGMENT PERFORMANCE - Omni segment achieved highest revenue and EBITDA since acquisition, driven by strong demand for diversified service offerings

• EXPEDITED FREIGHT IMPROVEMENT - Expedited Freight segment's EBITDA and margin improved significantly due to optimal pricing and expense management

• INTERMODAL CHALLENGES - Intermodal segment faced revenue and EBITDA decline due to trade-related softness and seasonality

Company press release: ID:nBw4d0w8da

Key Details

*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the courier, postal, air freight & land-based logistics peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Forward Air Corp (Delaware) is $32.00, about 15% above its February 20 closing price of $27.82

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