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Forward Air

Forward Air Corp is an asset-light freight and logistics company. The company's operating segment includes Expedited Freight, Omni Logistics, and Intermodal and Corporate. The company generates maximum revenue from the Omni Logistics segment. The expedited Freight segment operates a comprehensive national network to provide expedited regional, inter-regional, and national LTL (less-than-truckload) services. It also offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including final mile, truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other handling. The Company conducts business in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Forward Air Corp

Ratings for Forward Air (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) were provided by 4 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Forward Air, presenting an average target of $29.5, a high estimate of $36.00, and a low estimate of $22.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 9.23% lower than the prior average price target of $32.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744308016_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Forward Air among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;J. Bruce Chan &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $22.00&#x7C;$29.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bascome Majors &#x7C;Susquehanna &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Positive &#x7C; $32.00&#x7C;$35.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Benjamin Hartford &#x7C;Baird &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $28.00&#x7C;$32.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;J. Bruce Chan &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $36.00&#x7C;$34.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Forward Air. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Forward Air compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Forward Air's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Forward Air's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Forward Air</h2>
Forward Air Corp is an asset-light freight and logistics company. The company's operating segment includes Expedited Freight, Omni Logistics, and Intermodal and Corporate. The company generates maximum revenue from the Omni Logistics segment. The expedited Freight segment operates a comprehensive national network to provide expedited regional, inter-regional, and national LTL (less-than-truckload) services. It also offers customers local pick-up and delivery and other services including final mile, truckload, shipment consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other handling. The Company conducts business in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
<h3>Forward Air: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Forward Air's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 87.0%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Forward Air's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -5.75%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Forward Air's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -17.02%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Forward Air's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of -1.24%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Forward Air's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 10.64. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Analyst Ratings

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Forecasting The Future: 4 Analyst Projections For Forward Air

Stifel analyst J. Bruce Chan maintains Forward Air (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $29 to $22.

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Stifel Maintains Hold on Forward Air, Lowers Price Target to $22

Following President Donald Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44721342/bet-against-temporary-tariff-pause-citigroup-c-stock">announced tariff delay</a> on Wednesday, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) closed up 8.50%, one of the best days in the index&#8217;s history. But what components of the index performed the best?
The following small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 performed among the best on Wednesday, according to <a href="http://benzinga.com/pro">Benzinga Pro</a>:
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<li>Humacyte Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUMA#NASDAQ">HUMA</a>), up 33.04% from $1.15 to $1.53.</li>
<li>Forward Air Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>), up 31.90% from $10.50 to $13.85.</li>
<li>FormFactor Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FORM#NASDAQ">FORM</a>), up 28.39% from $23.18 to $29.76.</li>
<li>SiTime Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SITM#NASDAQ">SITM</a>), up 28.35% from $116.79 to $149.90.</li>
<li>Lovesac Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOVE#NASDAQ">LOVE</a>), up 27.75% from $12.47 to $15.93.</li>
<li>IONQ Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NASDAQ">IONQ</a>) up 23.92% from $21.28 to $26.37.</li>
<li>Wolverine World Wide Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWW#NYSE">WWW</a>), up 22.44% from $10.07 to $12.33.</li>
<li>FTAI Aviation Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), up 21.07% from $89.99 to $108.95.</li>
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Semiconductor components, as reflected by the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>), are among the other top performers in the index on Wednesday. Trump's tariffs raised concerns about disruptions to a global supply chain spanning the Americas and Asia.
Only around 2.5% of companies in the index closed the day in the red, and around a third closed up over 10%.
Why it Matters: Trump&#8217;s tariff plan, a hallmark of his successful 2024 presidential campaign, sparked widespread fear on Wall Street. Economists generally view tariffs as stagflationary, causing both a cessation of economic growth and an increase in inflation.
From Trump&#8217;s election on Nov. 5, 2024, to April 8, the Russell 2000 index fell over 26%, putting it in bear market territory. The tariffs presumably were feared to hurt small-cap stocks more than large-cap counterparts, as the S&amp;P 500 and NASDAQ indexes saw comparatively smaller declines.
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Forward Air Estimates Q1 Consolidated EBITDA $54M-$59M; Estimates That Between 10%-15% Of 2024 Revenues Would Have Been Impacted By Recently Announced Tariffs

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Jayud Global Logistics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JYD#NASDAQ">JYD</a>) stock rose 47.6% to $0.51 during Thursday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $48.7 million. </li>
<li>Li Bang International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBGJ#NASDAQ">LBGJ</a>) stock increased by 24.07% to $1.34. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $25.1 million. </li>
<li>BioNexus Gene Lab (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGLC#NASDAQ">BGLC</a>) stock increased by 19.08% to $0.3. The company's market cap stands at $5.4 million. </li>
<li>Addentax Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATXG#NASDAQ">ATXG</a>) shares moved upwards by 14.14% to $0.88. The company's market cap stands at $5.3 million. </li>
<li>Click Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLIK#NASDAQ">CLIK</a>) shares increased by 13.3% to $2.64. The company's market cap stands at $39.3 million. </li>
<li>Galaxy Payroll Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLXG#NASDAQ">GLXG</a>) stock rose 12.87% to $0.74. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.3 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>1847 Holdings (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFSH#AMEX">EFSH</a>) stock decreased by 40.3% to $0.07 during Thursday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.8 million. </li>
<li>American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AREB#NASDAQ">AREB</a>) shares fell 34.19% to $4.14. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.4 million. </li>
<li>Baiya International Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIYA#NASDAQ">BIYA</a>) shares declined by 33.91% to $3.43. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $42.8 million. </li>
<li>Franklin Covey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FC#NYSE">FC</a>) stock declined by 24.46% to $21.07. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $278.0 million. As per the news, the Q2 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Forward Air (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) stock fell 23.39% to $15.89. The company's market cap stands at $483.1 million. </li>
<li>Zoomcar Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZCAR#NASDAQ">ZCAR</a>) stock declined by 21.07% to $3.9. The company's market cap stands at $2.6 million. 
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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower as markets react to President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors maintains Forward Air (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) with a Positive and lowers the price target from $35 to $32.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on Forward Air, Lowers Price Target to $32

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Shares of companies within the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid economic worries driven by tariffs and trade policies. Investors may be expecting a decline in investment, which may also be weighing on the industry.

Baird analyst Benjamin Hartford maintains Forward Air (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $32 to $28.

Baird Maintains Neutral on Forward Air, Lowers Price Target to $28

Forward Air shares are trading lower after the company reported Q4 financial results and missed its EPS and revenue estimates.

Forward Air (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(1.23) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.01) by 12200 percent. This is a 251.85 percent decrease over earnings of $0.81 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $632.85 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $667.40 million by 5.18 percent. This is a 87.00 percent increase over sales of $338.43 million the same period last year.

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Forward Air Q4 EPS $(1.23) Misses $(0.01) Estimate, Sales $632.85M Miss $667.40M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 26, 2025

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>19.7K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
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<td>HTZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>769</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
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<td>JOBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>928</td>
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<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>607</td>
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<td>DE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$2.2 million</td>
<td>919</td>
<td>400</td>
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<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$34.3K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>368</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>639</td>
<td>315</td>
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<td>FWRD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>678</td>
<td>253</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>759</td>
<td>112</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$42.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>102</td>
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These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 86 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $35.0 per contract. There were 19705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10540 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HTZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 40 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 769 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 57 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 900 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 11665 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 928 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $109.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.2K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 1611 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 607 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 695 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.2 million, with a price of $11275.0 per contract. There were 919 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 394 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.3K, with a price of $665.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 368 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 639 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 315 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FWRD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 30 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 241 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $115.0 per contract. There were 678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 253 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 86 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 759 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 331 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 63 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.2K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 5850 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Stifel analyst J. Bruce Chan maintains Forward Air (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $34 to $36.

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Benchmark analyst Christopher Kuhn reiterates Forward Air (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) from Hold to Hold.

Reiteration

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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 700 points on Monday.
Shares of Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTKB#NASDAQ">CTKB</a>) rose sharply <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CTKB/news">during Monday's session</a>.
Cytek Biosciences announced a $50 million stock buyback program for 2025.
Cytek Biosciences shares jumped 6.1% to $6.78 on Monday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Akso Health Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHG#NASDAQ">AHG</a>) shares jumped 61.5% to $1.8498.</li>
<li>Mesoblast Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MESO#NASDAQ">MESO</a>) shares gained 17.7% to $20.64.</li>
<li>Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFH#NYSE">MFH</a>) rose 16.2% to $7.88.</li>
<li>VNET Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNET#NASDAQ">VNET</a>) gained 14% to $4.8700.</li>
<li>Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBS#NYSE">EBS</a>) shares jumped 10.8% to $9.16. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Raghuram Selvaraju initiated coverage on Emergent BioSolutions with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $15.</li>
<li>Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>) shares rose 10.6% to $2.7101.</li>
<li>Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>) gained 10.5% to $14.95. Hesai Technology said it delivered more than 100,000 Lidar units during December.</li>
<li>Radiopharm Theranostics Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RADX#NASDAQ">RADX</a>) rose 7.9% to $5.04. Radiopharm reported a strategic co-development partnership with Lantheus for Australia.</li>
<li>VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEON#NASDAQ">VEON</a>) gained 5.5% to $41.11. VEON and Starlink partnered to launch direct-to-cell satellite connectivity for Kyivstar customers in Ukraine.</li>
<li>Coincheck Group N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNCK#NASDAQ">CNCK</a>) shares rose 5.2% to $8.94.</li>
<li>Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AR#NYSE">AR</a>) shares gained 4.8% to $34.91.</li>
<li>Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) rose 3.2% to $31.09.</li>
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Cytek Biosciences, Emergent BioSolutions, Radiopharm Theranostics And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Monday

U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 0.1% on Monday.
Shares of Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) fell sharply in today's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/12/42258470/jeep-marker-stellantis-ceo-carlos-tavares-resigns-amid-falling-us-sales-and-trade-pressures-board-cites-different-views">pre-market trading</a>.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigned abruptly amid faltering U.S. sales and looming trade pressures, ending his tenure at one of the world's largest automakers as it grapples with industry-wide challenges.
Stellantis shares dipped 8.4% to $12.09 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
<ul>
<li>Erasca, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERAS#NASDAQ">ERAS</a>) fell 9.1% to $2.60 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Super Hi International Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HDL#NASDAQ">HDL</a>) fell 7.8% to $18.88 in pre-market trading after jumping 21% on Friday.</li>
<li>BARK, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BARK#NYSE">BARK</a>) declined 6.3% to $2.0245 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Revolution Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVMD#NASDAQ">RVMD</a>) shares fell 5.1% to $54.89 in pre-market trading after the company issued clinical updates from its RAS(ON) Inhibitor Portfolio.</li>
<li>PG&amp;E Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCG#NYSE">PCG</a>) declined 5.1% to $20.52 in pre-market trading after the company announced it launched a $1.2 billion common and preferred stock offering.</li>
<li>Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRDN#NYSE">GRDN</a>) shares tumbled 3.2% to $24.14 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) fell 3.1% to $35.55 in pre-market trading.</li>
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Forward Air (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWRD#NASDAQ">FWRD</a>) .

Guidance

Forward Air Expect FY 2024 Consolidated EBITDA guidance to be $300M-$310M.

Press Releases

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