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Forward Air (FWRD) free cash flow by quarter

Forward Air's free cash flow was $40.2M in Q1 2026 (first quarter 2026), -18% from Q3 2025. Over the last 3 quarters it ranged from $16.4M (Q1 2025) to $48.9M (Q3 2025).

Forward Air free cash flow by quarterForward Air free cash flow by quarter$16.4MQ1 2025$48.9MQ3 2025$40.2MQ1 2026
QuarterFree cash flowQ/QY/Y
Q1 2026$40.2M-18%+145%
Q3 2025$48.9M+198%—
Q1 2025$16.4M——

Q1 2026 at a glance

Forward Air, Q1 2026: revenue $582M (-5% year over year), operating margin 3.5%, net loss $40.2M, operating cash flow $45.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Questions

What is Forward Air's free cash flow?

Forward Air's free cash flow was $40.2M in Q1 2026 (first quarter 2026), -18% from Q3 2025.

How has Forward Air's free cash flow changed?

Over the last 3 quarters it ranged from $16.4M (Q1 2025) to $48.9M (Q3 2025).

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