Forward Air Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

FWRD Stock  USD 35.99  0.04  0.11%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Forward Air on the next trading day is expected to be 37.96 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.86 and the sum of the absolute errors of 52.24. Forward Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Investors can use this forecasting interface to forecast Forward Air stock prices and determine the direction of Forward Air's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Forward Air's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
As of November 28, 2024, Inventory Turnover is expected to decline to 42.36. In addition to that, Payables Turnover is expected to decline to 21.76. The current year's Common Stock Shares Outstanding is expected to grow to about 30.8 M. The current year's Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is expected to grow to about 233.3 M.

Forward Air Cash Forecast

Forecasting cash, or other financial indicators, requires analysts to apply different statistical methods, techniques, and algorithms to find hidden patterns within the Forward Air's financial statements to predict how it will affect future prices.
 
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First Reported
1994-03-31
Previous Quarter
104.7 M
Current Value
136.6 M
Quarterly Volatility
36.5 M
 
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A naive forecasting model for Forward Air is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of Forward Air value for a given trading day is simply the observed value for the previous period. Due to the simplistic nature of the naive forecasting model, it can only be used to forecast up to one period.

Forward Air Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 29th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of Forward Air on the next trading day is expected to be 37.96 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.86, mean absolute percentage error of 1.26, and the sum of the absolute errors of 52.24.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Forward Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Forward Air's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

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Forward Air Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Forward Air's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Forward Air's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 34.94 and 40.99, respectively. We have considered Forward Air's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
35.99
37.96
Expected Value
40.99
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Naive Prediction forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Forward Air stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Forward Air stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria118.3402
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.8564
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0238
SAESum of the absolute errors52.2374
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of Forward Air. This model is simplistic and is included partly for completeness and partly because of its simplicity. It is unlikely that you'll want to use this model directly to predict Forward Air. Instead, consider using either the moving average model or the more general weighted moving average model with a higher (i.e., greater than 1) number of periods, and possibly a different set of weights.

Predictive Modules for Forward Air

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Forward Air. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
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Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
34.0737.1240.17
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
32.3946.4449.49
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8 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
75.8383.3392.50
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Estimates (0)
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-0.97-0.44-0.18
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Other Forecasting Options for Forward Air

For every potential investor in Forward, whether a beginner or expert, Forward Air's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Forward Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Forward. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Forward Air's price trends.

Forward Air Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Forward Air stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Forward Air could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Forward Air by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Forward Air Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of Forward Air's price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of Forward Air's current price.

Forward Air Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Forward Air stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Forward Air shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Forward Air stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Forward Air entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Forward Air Risk Indicators

The analysis of Forward Air's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Forward Air's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting forward stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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When determining whether Forward Air is a strong investment it is important to analyze Forward Air's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Forward Air's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Forward Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Forward Air to cross-verify your projections.
For information on how to trade Forward Stock refer to our How to Trade Forward Stock guide.
You can also try the Pair Correlation module to compare performance and examine fundamental relationship between any two equity instruments.
Is Air Freight & Logistics space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Forward Air. If investors know Forward will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Forward Air listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
1.45
Earnings Share
(29.26)
Revenue Per Share
81.783
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.924
Return On Assets
0.0296
The market value of Forward Air is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Forward that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Forward Air's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Forward Air's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Forward Air's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Forward Air's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Forward Air's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Forward Air is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Forward Air's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.