earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.70
Forward Air Q3 net loss $34.2M, EPS loss $2.62; guides 2024 EBITDA $300-310M
FORWARD AIR CORP
2024-Q3 EPS reported
-$28.95
revenue$1,841,416,000
- Revenue $655.9M (+92% YoY), operating income $22.7M, net loss $34.2M (diluted EPS -$2.62 vs $0.25 prior year).
- Consolidated EBITDA (non-GAAP) $77M in Q3 vs $81M prior quarter; FY2024 EBITDA guidance $300-310M.
- Expedited Freight segment underperformed due to decrease in revenue per hundredweight from customer mix/pricing.
- Liquidity $460M (up $15M QoQ); on track to capture $75M Omni synergies by Q1 2025.
- New Chief Commercial Officer hired (starts Jan 2025) to lead commercial transformation.