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Outperform 70 (OpenAI - 5.2)

Rating:70Outperform

Price Target:

$72.00

▲(5.68% Upside)

Action:ReiteratedDate:02/27/26

The score is driven primarily by strong cash-flow generation and solid profitability trends, reinforced by a positive earnings call with supportive 2026 guidance and raised long-term margin targets. The main offset is balance-sheet risk from high leverage relative to equity, while technicals are supportive on trend but show mixed momentum and valuation appears reasonable at ~16x earnings with no dividend yield provided.

Positive Factors

Cash generation

Frontdoor's step-up in operating cash flow (~$416M) and record free cash flow (~$390M) is a durable strength. Robust cash conversion supports continued buybacks, targeted capex, and investment in customer acquisition/tech, improving resilience to claims volatility and funding strategic initiatives.

Sustained margin improvement

Management's higher long-term margin target reflects structural gains from pricing, contractor management, supply-chain improvements and operating leverage. Those levers suggest margin expansion can persist as scale and efficiency accumulate, improving long-term profitability sustainability.

Diversifying revenue (non-warranty)

Rapid non-warranty growth diversifies Frontdoor beyond base warranty subscriptions, creating higher-value cross-sell opportunities and new revenue pools (HVAC, partnerships). If scaled, this reduces dependence on warranty cycles and supports revenue resilience and lifetime customer value expansion.

Negative Factors

High leverage

Frontdoor's elevated leverage materially constrains financial flexibility and increases refinancing and covenant risk in weaker macro environments. High debt relative to a thin equity base can magnify shocks from claim inflation or slower member growth, limiting strategic optionality.

Lower margins in new products

While non-warranty revenue diversifies sales, the substantially lower gross margins (~20% for HVAC) can dilute blended profitability as these programs scale. Lower unit economics require careful execution to avoid eroding the margin gains achieved in the core warranty business.

Real-estate channel weakness

Frontdoor relies materially on the real-estate channel for first-year sales; sluggish existing-home volumes limit new-member acquisition and slow the renewal tailwind. Prolonged housing softness can depress growth and force increased promotional spending in other channels.

frontdoor (FTDR) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Market Cap

$4.81B

Dividend YieldN/A

Average Volume (3M)568.90K

Price to Earnings (P/E)16.5

Beta (1Y)1.09

Revenue Growth11.88%

EPS Growth18.08%

CountryUS

Employees2,120

SectorConsumer Cyclical

Sector Strength84

IndustryPersonal Products & Services

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)0.23

Shares Outstanding70,617,690

10 Day Avg. Volume829,896

30 Day Avg. Volume568,905

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio1.17

Price to Book (P/B)17.43

Price to Sales (P/S)2.01

P/FCF Ratio10.84

Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13

Enterprise Value/Revenue2.60

Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.71

Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.90

Forecast

1Y Price Target

$67.50

Price Target Upside-0.92% Downside

Rating ConsensusModerate Buy

Number of Analyst Covering5

EPS Forecast (FY)4.41

Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.18B

frontdoor Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionFrontdoor, Inc. provides home service plans in the United States. The company's home service plans cover the repair or replacement of principal components of approximately 20 home systems and appliances, including electrical, plumbing, water heaters, refrigerators, dishwashers, and ranges/ovens/cooktops, as well as electronics, pools, and spas and pumps; and central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. It also offers ProConnect on-demand home services business and Streem, a technology platform that uses augmented reality, computer vision, and machine learning that helps home service professionals quickly and accurately diagnose breakdowns and complete repairs. The company serves homeowners under the American Home Shield, HSA, Landmark Home Warranty, OneGuard, Frontdoor, and Streem brands. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

How the Company Makes MoneyFrontdoor generates revenue primarily through the sale of home service plans, which are subscription-based agreements that homeowners purchase to receive coverage for repair and replacement services. The company charges customers an annual or monthly fee for these plans, which vary in price based on the level of coverage and services included. Additionally, Frontdoor earns money through service fees paid by customers when they request maintenance or repair services. The company also benefits from partnerships with real estate agents and home sellers, who often recommend Frontdoor's services as part of home transactions, creating a significant referral channel. Furthermore, Frontdoor leverages a network of service professionals to fulfill repair requests, which contributes to cost efficiencies and enhances customer satisfaction, ultimately driving repeat business and customer retention.

frontdoor Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 26, 2026

(Q4-2025)

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Next Earnings Date:Apr 30, 2026

Earnings Call Sentiment Positive

The call presented a strong operational and financial performance in 2025 with notable margin expansion, record free cash flow, aggressive share repurchases and progress on strategic initiatives (member stabilization, non-warranty expansion, and 2-10 integration). Management also set conservative near-term guidance that balances promotional investments to drive member growth with preserving margins, and raised long-term adjusted EBITDA margin targets. Short-term headwinds include slow existing-home sales, a planned revenue tradeoff in DTC from promotional pricing, tariff/claims cost uncertainty, and early-stage non-warranty initiatives (appliances). On balance, the positive results, raised margin guidance, cash generation and clear roadmap for member growth and non-warranty scale outweigh the manageable near-term challenges.

Q4-2025 Updates

Positive Updates

Record Revenue and Top-Line Growth

Full-year revenue increased 14% year-over-year to nearly $2.1 billion; 2026 revenue guide of $2.155B–$2.195B (3%–5% growth) and reaffirmed long-term target of $2.5 billion by 2028.

Margin Expansion and Profitability

Gross margin expanded 150 basis points to a record 55%; gross profit grew 17% year-over-year to over $1 billion. Adjusted EBITDA grew 25% to $553 million and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded more than 200 basis points to ~26%.

Strong Cash Generation and Capital Return

Record free cash flow of $390 million; liquidity of ~$660 million and net leverage of 1.4x. Company repurchased a record $280 million of shares in 2025, returned $87 million in Q4, and has repurchased $720 million since 2021 (reducing shares outstanding ~17% net).

Member Stabilization and Growth Momentum

Membership stabilized in 2025 with two consecutive quarters of sequential member growth to close the year (first time in 5 years). Management expects ending member count growth in 2026 driven by first-year channels (approximately 5% unit growth forecast).

Improved Retention and Member Engagement Metrics

Renewal rates improved 150 basis points to 75%; first-year DTC renewals improved despite promotional pricing. Monthly autopay adoption rose ~100 basis points to 84%; nearly 600,000 AHS app downloads and ~80,000 video chats completed since launch.

Rapid Scale in Non-Warranty Revenue

Non-warranty and other revenue grew 66% year-over-year; new HVAC upgrade revenue grew 48% to $128 million (up $41 million). Moen partnership delivered $15 million in its first full year. Non-warranty guidance for 2026 is $220M–$240M with HVAC expected ~ $165M.

Successful 2-10 Acquisition Integration

Realized more than $20 million of cost synergies (exceeding $10M 2025 target) and contributing incremental volume and builder relationships; migration of 2-10 platform planned for 2026 to capture additional revenue synergies.

Raised Long-Term Margin Target

Company raised long-term adjusted EBITDA margin target from the low-20% range to the mid-20% range, citing structural improvements across pricing, contractor management, supply chain and operating leverage.

Solid Q4 Performance

Q4 revenue grew 13% to $433 million; Q4 gross margin up 70 basis points to 49%; Q4 adjusted EBITDA grew 21% to $59 million; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.23.

Operational and Technology Enhancements

Investments in AI, app functionality (AHS app), virtual experts, SEO and website improvements contributed to higher conversion and member experience; preferred contractor usage remains high (mid-80s).

Negative Updates

Real Estate Channel Headwinds

Existing home sales volumes remained near historic lows in 2025, weighing on the ability to sell warranties in the real estate channel. Management expects real estate volume to be only modestly improved in 2026 (modeled ~3%–4% existing-home sales growth).

Short-Term Renewal Headwind from Member Mix

Management expects renewal member count to be a modest headwind in 2026 due to timing: recent first-year acquisition increases have not yet fully flowed into the renewal base (renewal tailwind expected to strengthen in 2027+).

Promotional Pricing Pressure on First-Year DTC Revenue

First-year direct-to-consumer revenue is expected to decline low single-digits in 2026 as promotional pricing is used to drive member growth; Q1 2026 outlook anticipates a high-single-digit decrease in first-year DTC versus prior year quarter.

Claims Cost and Tariff Exposure

Claims cost inflation remains a risk; management assumes low single-digit claims cost inflation but notes uncertainty from tariffs (appliance components like circuit boards are a primary exposure). Q1 2025 benefited from a $7M favorable claims development that will not recur.

Lower Margins in Non-Warranty Products

New HVAC upgrade program gross margins are currently ~20%, materially below core business margins, which could pressure blended margins as non-warranty scales (though management views it as incremental profit with low acquisition cost).

Integration and Personnel-Related SG&A Increases

SG&A dollars increased year-over-year due to the 2-10 acquisition and higher personnel costs; while SG&A is expected to be relatively flat in 2026 ($660M–$680M), integration costs (~$8M add-back) and stock-based comp (~$33M) were noted in guidance.

Appliance Upgrade Program Still Early and Piloting

Appliance upgrade program remains in pilot with planned broader roll-out around Q4; revenue opportunity is unproven and lower price points and lower replacement rates versus HVAC create uncertainty around scale and timing.

Competitive Entrant Into Category

Assurant announced entry into the home warranty space (partnerships with broker networks), representing potential competitive pressure, though management expects category expansion and believes its long-standing contractor network and breadth of coverage are differentiators.

Company Guidance

Frontdoor guided full-year 2026 revenue of $2.155–$2.195 billion with gross margin of 54%–55%, SG&A of $660–$680 million, adjusted EBITDA of $565–$580 million (~26% margin), and adjusted‑EBITDA‑to‑free‑cash‑flow conversion in the low‑60% range; they expect CapEx of $30–$35 million and an effective tax rate of ~25%. Management expects ending member count to grow in 2026 driven by ~5% combined growth in first‑year channels, with renewal revenue up low‑single‑digits, first‑year DTC down low‑single‑digits, first‑year real estate relatively flat, and non‑warranty/other growing to $220–$240 million (HVAC ~ $165 million). Q1 2026 revenue is guided to $440–$445 million and adjusted EBITDA to $95–$105 million (lapping a $7 million favorable Q1 ’25 claims development). They raised their long‑term adjusted EBITDA margin target from the low‑20% to the mid‑20% range, reaffirmed a $2.5 billion revenue target by 2028, and remain on track to complete the remaining ~$329 million of the $650 million buyback authorization by early 2027; liquidity was about $660 million and net leverage 1.4x at year‑end 2025.

frontdoor Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Operating results and cash generation are strong (improving revenue and margins; 2025 operating cash flow ~$416M and free cash flow ~$390M), but the balance sheet is a material constraint with high leverage (debt ~$1.19B vs equity ~$242M; ~4.9x debt-to-equity), increasing downside risk in weaker conditions.

Income Statement

Positive

Revenue has grown steadily over time, rising from $1.47B (2020) to $2.09B (2025), with margins improving meaningfully versus the weaker 2022 period. Profitability is solid: gross margin expanded to ~55% (2025) and EBITDA margin increased to ~24%, supporting net margin around ~12%. A watch item is that net margin eased slightly from 2024 to 2025, and the latest EBIT margin appears inconsistent (reported as 0.0 in 2025), which clouds the year-to-year operating profit comparison.

Balance Sheet

Neutral

Leverage is the main constraint: debt remains high at ~$1.19B (2025) against a relatively small equity base (~$242M), resulting in a high debt-to-equity level (~4.9x). Total assets have expanded substantially since 2023, but the capital structure remains debt-heavy and equity has historically been thin/volatile (including negative equity in 2020). Returns on equity are very strong, but given the high leverage and low equity base, that strength comes with elevated balance-sheet risk.

Cash Flow

Very Positive

Cash generation is a key strength. Operating cash flow improved to ~$416M in 2025 (from ~$270M in 2024), and free cash flow rose to ~$390M with strong growth in the latest year. Free cash flow is broadly supported by earnings (free cash flow running at ~0.94x net income in 2025), and operating cash flow coverage improved versus prior years, indicating better cash conversion and financial flexibility.

Breakdown	Dec 2025	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue	2.09B	1.84B	1.78B	1.66B	1.60B
Gross Profit	1.16B	991.00M	848.00M	676.00M	749.00M
EBITDA	506.00M	388.00M	311.00M	153.00M	232.00M
Net Income	255.00M	235.00M	171.00M	71.00M	128.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	2.14B	2.11B	1.09B	1.08B	1.07B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	566.00M	436.00M	325.00M	292.00M	262.00M
Total Debt	1.21B	1.22B	610.00M	627.00M	644.00M
Total Liabilities	1.90B	1.87B	952.00M	1.02B	1.07B
Stockholders Equity	242.00M	239.00M	137.00M	61.00M	3.00M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	389.00M	231.00M	170.00M	102.00M	154.00M
Operating Cash Flow	415.00M	270.00M	202.00M	142.00M	185.00M
Investing Cash Flow	31.00M	-622.00M	-32.00M	-35.00M	-31.00M
Financing Cash Flow	-302.00M	448.00M	-137.00M	-77.00M	-489.00M

frontdoor Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment

Positive

Last Price68.13

Price Trends

50DMA

59.32

Positive

100DMA

58.55

Positive

200DMA

59.30

Positive

Market Momentum

MACD

2.64

Negative

RSI

69.65

Neutral

STOCH

85.94

Negative

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For FTDR, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 68.13 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 59.87, above the 50-day MA of 59.32, and above the 200-day MA of 59.30, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.64 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 69.65 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.94 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for FTDR.

frontdoor Risk Analysis

frontdoor disclosed 39 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. frontdoor reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.

Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

frontdoor Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform

Sector (61)

Financial Indicators

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
ROL	80 Outperform	$27.99B	55.17	38.94%	1.12%	11.17%	9.81%
FTDR	70 Outperform	$4.81B	16.54	106.44%	―	11.88%	18.08%
SCI	65 Neutral	$11.38B	20.35	32.72%	1.66%	3.41%	7.94%
Sector *	61 Neutral	$18.38B	12.79	-2.54%	3.03%	1.52%	-15.83%
EJH	40 Neutral	$71.24M	-0.82	-1.75%	―	-2.53%	99.45%

* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average

Performance Comparison

FTDR

frontdoor

66.59

27.15

68.84%

ROL

Rollins

58.28

7.11

13.90%

SCI

Service International

81.55

2.01

2.52%

EJH

E-Home Household Service Holdings

0.90

-34.25

-97.43%

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 27, 2026