Forward Air Corp (FWRD) Dividend History

Forward Air Corp (FWRD) is a logistics and transportation company specializing in ground expedited freight and related services, primarily serving the North American North/south freight network. The company offers surface expedited transportation, regulated airfreight forwarding, and integrated supply chain solutions, focusing on time-sensitive shipments for various industries including retail, e-commerce, and aerospace.

1915 Snapps Ferry Road, Greeneville, TN, 37745
Phone: (423) 636-7000
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Dividend History

Pay Date Amount Ex Dividend Date Record Date
December 07, 2023 $0.24 11/21/2023 11/22/2023
September 07, 2023 $0.24 08/16/2023 08/17/2023
June 13, 2023 $0.24 05/24/2023 05/25/2023
March 17, 2023 $0.24 03/01/2023 03/02/2023
December 08, 2022 $0.24 11/22/2022 11/23/2022
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Dividends Summary

  • Forward Air Corp has issued 76 dividend payments over the past 18 years
  • The most recent dividend was paid 548 days ago, on December 7, 2023
  • The first recorded dividend was paid on April 18, 2005
  • The highest dividend payout was $0.24 per share
  • The average dividend over this 18 year span is $0.13 per share
  • Forward Air Corp has increased its dividend payments by 300.00% since 2005

Company News

  • President Trump's tariff announcement has the potential to permanently alter shipping routes, creating new winners and losers among transport companies. The tariffs appear designed to shift manufacturing from overseas to the U.S., which could fundamentally impact the businesses of global shippers.

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  • Forward Air, a transportation services provider, reported a Q4 loss and weaker-than-expected sales, leading to a 6.8% stock drop. The company took a $79 million goodwill impairment, and its Expedited Freight segment was negatively impacted by a focus on volume over profitability. Analysts have a cautious outlook on Forward Air's earnings, but a more positive view on its future cash generation.

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  • Activist investor Alta Fox is pushing for the sale of transportation company Forward Air, claiming it has the support of other investors owning 25% of the company. Forward Air has responded that it is actively analyzing its business and strategy to enhance shareholder value.

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  • Forward Air, a transportation company, reported a massive loss in the quarter due to one-time charges, but its underlying business trends improved. The company is under new management and slowly making progress after an unpopular acquisition and disappointing results.

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  • Forward Air, a transportation and logistics company, saw its shares spike nearly 20% in June after reports that activist investor Irenic Capital Management has built a 5% stake in the company. Irenic has called on Forward's board to consider options including a possible sale, as the company has faced challenges following its acquisition of Omni Logistics last year.

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Dividend data last updated 06/07/2025 02:17:10 UTC