FWRD Q2 2025 Earnings: Press Release and Presentation Posted

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Forward Air Corporation furnished a press release and an earnings presentation announcing its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The Form 8-K states the press release and presentation are being furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 and identifies Exhibit 99.1 as the press release, Exhibit 99.2 as the Q2 2025 presentation slides, and Exhibit 104 as the cover page interactive file.

No numeric financial figures are included in this Form 8-K; the detailed results and slides are contained in the furnished exhibits and are available on the company’s Investor Relations website.

Positive

• Press release announcing Q2 2025 financial results was furnished
• Earnings presentation (Q2 2025) was posted on the company Investor Relations website at ir.forwardaircorp.com
• Exhibits 99.1 (press release), 99.2 (presentation), and 104 (interactive cover page) were furnished with the report

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine earnings disclosure furnished; the 8-K itself contains no financial figures, so review the exhibits for material details.

The filing notifies investors that Forward Air has issued a press release and posted an earnings presentation for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. This 8-K clarifies the materials are furnished and not "filed" for Section 18 purposes, which limits automatic incorporation by reference into other SEC filings. Because the Form 8-K does not include actual financial metrics, the exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) are the primary sources for assessing quarterly performance.

Corporate Governance / Investor Relations Specialist

TL;DR: Disclosure process followed: press release and slides furnished and posted on IR site, with explicit non-incorporation language.

The company documented its disclosure actions and listed the specific exhibits provided. The explicit statement that the materials are furnished and not filed is standard practice to limit legal incorporation by reference. The filing identifies the investor relations URL for accessing the presentation, but does not itself convey the underlying financial details; stakeholders must consult Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for substantive information.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

________________________

FORM 8-K

______________

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2025

FORWARD AIR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DE

62-1120025

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1915 Snapps Ferry Road

Building N

Greeneville

TN

37745

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

000-22490

(Commission File Number)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (423) 636-7000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

FWRD

NASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

SECTION 2.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 11, 2025, Forward Air Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025. On August 11, 2025, the Company also posted an earnings presentation on the Company’s Investor Relations website at ir.forwardaircorp.com.

The information furnished under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

SECTION 9.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are being furnished as part of this Report.

No.						Exhibit
99.1						Press Release of Forward Air Corporation, dated August 11, 2025
99.2						Forward Air Q2 2025 Earnings and Business Update Presentation Slides
104						Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

  SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

									FORWARD AIR CORPORATION
Date: August 11, 2025						By:			/s/ Jamie Pierson
									Jamie Pierson Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Forward Air (FWRD) disclose in this Form 8-K?

The company furnished a press release announcing financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and posted an earnings presentation; Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 104 are furnished.

Are the press release and presentation in this 8-K considered 'filed' with the SEC?

No. The filing states that the materials, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, are being furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Where can investors access the earnings presentation for Forward Air (FWRD)?

The earnings presentation is posted on Forward Air’s Investor Relations website at ir.forwardaircorp.com.

Does this Form 8-K include specific financial figures for Q2 2025?

No. This Form 8-K does not include numeric financial results; the detailed figures are contained in the furnished press release and presentation exhibits.

Which exhibits were furnished with this Form 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release), Exhibit 99.2 (Q2 2025 Earnings and Business Update Presentation Slides), and Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive File).