FWRD Stock Up 20% after 6-Day Win Streak
Forward Air (FWRD) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 20% return. The company has gained about $198 Mil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $974 Mil. The stock remains 0.1% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.6% for the S&P 500.
Comparing FWRD Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for FWRD stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | FWRD | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 20.4% | 1.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 33.0% | 4.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 120.7% | 15.6% |
| YTD 2025 | 0.1% | 8.6% |
| 2024 | -48.7% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -39.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -12.6% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 42 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 69 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 9 | 47 |
| 4D | 12 | 20 |
| 5D | 10 | 1 |
| 6D | 7 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 42 | 69 |
Key Financials for Forward Air (FWRD)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.4 Bil | $2.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $88.2 Mil | $-34.5 Mil |
| Net Income | $167.4 Mil | $-817.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $632.8 Mil | $613.3 Mil |
| Operating Income | $-3.2 Mil | $4.8 Mil |
| Net Income | $-36.4 Mil | $-50.6 Mil |
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