Frontline (FRO)
NYSE:FRO
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FRO Stock Chart & Stats
$37.13
$0.04(0.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$37.13
$0.04(0.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.25 - $39.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.40M
Average Volume (3M)2.76M
Market Cap
$8.26B
Enterprise Value$11.08B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$471.67M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.3
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS Estimate
2.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.06
Shares Outstanding222,622,900
10 Day Avg. Volume2,681,268
30 Day Avg. Volume2,759,577
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.54
Price to Book (P/B)1.93
Price to Sales (P/S)2.47
P/FCF Ratio7.25
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.34
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.92
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.87
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$36.80Price Target Upside-0.88% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)6.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.13B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Liquidity & Extended MaturitiesA near-$1bn liquidity buffer and an undrawn revolver, combined with no significant debt maturities until 2030, materially reduce near-term refinancing risk. This supports capex for newbuilds, dividend flexibility and ability to withstand freight-rate volatility over the next several quarters.
High Forward Bookings & Time‑Charter RevenueVery strong forward bookings and elevated time‑charter earnings provide multi‑month revenue visibility and reduce near‑term earnings volatility. Locked‑in high TCEs and increased time‑charter mix improve cash predictability and cushion downside if spot rates retreat.
Modern, Efficient Fleet And Low BreakevenA relatively young, eco‑compliant fleet with a low cash breakeven strengthens margin resilience and reduces regulatory/retrofit risk. Lower operating costs and fuel efficiency support sustainable cash generation across typical market cycles and improve competitiveness for commercial charters.
Bears Say
High Spot ExposureHeavy spot weighting (~70% VLCC days) makes earnings and free cash flow highly sensitive to tanker rate cycles. While advantageous in tight markets, this structural exposure can produce large earnings swings and depressed cash flow during rate contractions over multi‑quarter horizons.
Material Newbuilding CommitmentsNearly $1bn of outstanding newbuild obligations concentrates capital needs into coming years. Even with partial financing, these commitments elevate liquidity and execution risk and may require incremental funding or asset sales if rates deteriorate, pressuring balance‑sheet flexibility.
Geopolitical & Trade‑Flow Tail RisksOngoing Middle East tensions and potential long‑term disruptions to key choke points can abruptly alter ton‑miles, re‑route cargoes, and spike volatility. Such structural geopolitics risk can persist for months and materially change freight dynamics and earnings visibility.
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FRO FAQ
What was Frontline’s price range in the past 12 months?
Frontline lowest stock price was $16.25 and its highest was $39.89 in the past 12 months.
What is Frontline’s market cap?
Frontline’s market cap is $8.26B.
When is Frontline’s upcoming earnings report date?
Frontline’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 31, 2026 which is in 98 days.
How were Frontline’s earnings last quarter?
Frontline released its earnings results on May 22, 2026. The company reported $2.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.438 by $0.072.
Is Frontline overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Frontline’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Frontline pay dividends?
Frontline pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.19 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.32%. See more information on Frontline dividends here
What is Frontline’s EPS estimate?
Frontline’s EPS estimate is 2.09.
How many shares outstanding does Frontline have?
Frontline has 222,622,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Frontline’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Frontline reported an EPS of $2.51 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.438. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.434%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Frontline?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FRO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Frontline Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$36.80 (-0.88% Downside)
$36.80 (-0.88% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FRO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 467.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $107.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 13%
Bearish news 13%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
130.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Frontline
Frontline Ltd., a shipping company, engages in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products worldwide. It owns and operates oil and product tankers. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated a fleet of 70 vessels. It is also involved in the charter, purchase, and sale of vessels. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
FRO Company Deck
FRO Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a strongly positive operational and financial picture: record profitability, high TCE rates, robust forward bookings, strong liquidity and substantial cash generation potential. These positives are tempered by clear geopolitical risk (Strait of Hormuz disruption), remaining high spot exposure (~70% of VLCC days), newbuilding commitments and some QoQ increases in operating and administrative costs (including a synthetic option loss). On balance, the favorable earnings, cash flow potential and balance sheet strength materially outweigh the risks highlighted.View all FRO earnings summariesFRO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$36.80
▼(-0.88% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
<0.01% Insiders
3.34% Mutual Funds
4.39% Other Institutional Investors
86.57% Public Companies and Individual Investors