---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-24-035637"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FWRD"
cik: "0000912728"
company_name: "FORWARD AIR CORP"
filed_at: "2024-08-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T12:01:58.522048+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Forward Air reports Q2 net loss of $966M; sees 2024 EBITDA of $310-325M

## Summary
- Operating revenue $644M, +93% YoY on Omni deal; net loss $966M ($23.29 diluted loss).
- Consolidated EBITDA (non-GAAP) rose to $81M in Q2 from $55M in Q1; $14M cost synergy captured.
- FY 2024 consolidated EBITDA guidance $310-325M; expects full synergy run-rate by Q1 2025.
- Jamie Pierson named CFO; CEO Shawn Stewart cites sales wins and integration progress.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-24-035637
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FWRD
- cik: 0000912728
- company_name: FORWARD AIR CORP
- filed_at: 2024-08-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/912728/000162828024035637/0001628280-24-035637-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/912728/000162828024035637/fwrd-20240807.htm

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