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Frontline Locks In High-Rate VLCC Charters While Maintaining Spot Market Upside

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  • Frontline has fixed seven VLCCs on one-year charters at $76,900 per day, starting in early 2026.
  • The company secures strong charter income yet remains largely spot exposed, preserving upside in a volatile tanker market.
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Frontline Locks In High-Rate VLCC Charters While Maintaining Spot Market Upside

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Frontline ( (FRO) ) has issued an update.

Frontline plc has secured one-year time charter-out agreements for seven of its VLCCs, with the contracts set to commence between late January and April 2026 at a daily rate of $76,900 per vessel, a level the company describes as not seen for decades. While locking in these attractive charter rates provides earnings visibility and underscores the strength of the current tanker market, Frontline will remain largely exposed to the spot market after the contracts take effect, preserving upside potential in what management characterizes as one of the most volatile shipping sectors.

The most recent analyst rating on (FRO) stock is a Hold with a $28.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Frontline stock, see the FRO Stock Forecast page.

More about Frontline

Frontline plc is an international shipping company focused on the crude oil transportation market, operating a fleet that includes Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and trading its shares on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Oslo Stock Exchange. The company’s business model is heavily exposed to the spot tanker market, positioning it to benefit from volatility and rate spikes in global crude oil seaborne trade.

Average Trading Volume: 3,035,559

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $5.77B

For detailed information about FRO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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