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Forward Air Corporation reports news on its asset-light freight and logistics network, including expedited less-than-truckload services, truckload brokerage, intermodal and drayage, contract logistics, warehousing, customs brokerage, and multimodal air, ocean and ground services through Omni Logistics. Company updates commonly center on segment results for Expedited Freight and Omni Logistics, demand trends in mission-critical freight, liquidity and deleveraging priorities, and operating changes across its North American and international logistics platform.
Recurring announcements also cover earnings release schedules, customer service performance, industry carrier recognition, and sustainability programs such as emissions tracking and greenhouse-gas inventory work. These updates frame Forward Air as a transportation and logistics operator with domestic ground operations and global multimodal freight capabilities.
Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) reported record second quarter 2026 consolidated operating revenue of $673 million, up 8.8% from $619 million a year earlier. Consolidated EBITDA rose to $93 million from $79 million, while adjusted operating income increased to $42.7 million from $19.5 million.
The company recorded a second quarter operating loss of $201 million, driven by a non-cash $244 million goodwill impairment in the Omni Logistics segment, resulting in a loss from continuing operations of $243.9 million and diluted loss per share of $6.33. Liquidity totaled $401 million, including $139 million of cash and $261 million of credit facility availability, up from $368 million a year ago.
The Expedited Freight segment delivered operating revenue of $319.1 million, up 23.8%, with operating margin improving to 10.9%. Omni Logistics and Intermodal each reported their strongest Reported EBITDA and margin metrics in several quarters when excluding the impairment impact for Omni Logistics.
Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) provided an update on discussions with one of its largest customers, following the customer’s plan to shift part of its business to other providers. On July 20, 2026, Forward entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) covering the continued provision of certain services.
Under the MOU, Forward expects to retain at least half of the approximately $250 million in revenue attributable to this customer for fiscal 2025, with the potential to retain an additional approximate 25%. The MOU also extends the term of the contract for retained services by no less than two years. Services expected to move to other providers are anticipated to begin transitioning later in 2026, with most of the transition in December 2026 and through 2027.
Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results.
The call can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of ir.forwardaircorp.com or by dialing (800) 579-2543 with Access Code FWRDQ226. A replay will be available online shortly after the call.
Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) reported Q1 2026 results: revenue of $582.0M (down 5.1% YoY), income from operations of $20.4M, and net loss of $40.2M (improved vs. prior year). Consolidated EBITDA was $70.4M, liquidity rose to $402M, and the company announced a potential transition of ~$250M customer revenue starting in 2027 and plans to sell non-core assets.
Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) was named to USA TODAY’s America’s Climate Leaders 2026, recognized for significant reductions in core emissions intensity. Forward improved its CDP score from a B- in 2024 to a B in 2025 and completed a verified audit of its Greenhouse Gas Inventory for FY2024. The company cites reductions in per-capita energy and fuel use, expanded emissions tracking, and ongoing carbon-reduction programs. Additional details appear in Forward Air’s 2025 Sustainability Report; the full USA TODAY list was published April 20, 2026.
Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) will release its first quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Thursday, May 7, 2026 and will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call is accessible via the company Investor Relations site or by dialing the listed conference line with Access Code FWRDQ126. A replay will be posted on the Investor Relations website shortly after the call concludes.
Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) was named to Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026, a list published April 1, 2026. The ranking, produced with Statista Inc., evaluated ~25,000 U.S. respondents and online sentiment to identify 700 companies across 23 industries.
Forward Air was previously included in Newsweek’s 2022 Most Trustworthy list and its 2025 America’s Most Responsible Companies list, and the company cited this recognition as validation of operational and customer-focused improvements over the past two years.
Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) announced four leaders named 2026 Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, highlighting operational excellence across its unified One Ground network.
Honorees include Jorge DeJesus (HVHR security, ISO 9001), Ryan Ferrell (fleet optimization across >1,500 drivers and ~200,000 manifests), Brandon Wyatt (Chicagoland consolidation generating >$4 million in synergies) and Adam Cooper (global air procurement improvements).
Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) was named 2026 Surface Carrier of the Year by the Airforwarders Association on February 24, 2026.
The award, decided by AfA voting members at the AirCargo Conference, recognizes Forward Air’s ground network reliability, team performance, and service to freight forwarders during challenging industry cycles.
Forward Air (NASDAQ:FWRD) reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $631.2M and full-year 2025 revenue of $2.495B. Consolidated EBITDA was $77M for Q4 and $307M for the year. Omni segment delivered record post-acquisition revenue of $360M and highest Reported EBITDA and margin since January 2024. Expedited Freight improved Reported EBITDA by $7M and margin by 350 bps year over year. Year-end liquidity totaled $367M with $106M cash and $261M credit availability.