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Frontier Developments PLC (GB:FDEV)
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Frontier Developments (FDEV) AI Stock Analysis

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Frontier Developments

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Neutral 63 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
379.00 p
â–¼(-21.69% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/20/26
The score is primarily driven by improving financial performance (profitability recovery, strong cash generation, and low leverage), partially offset by weak technical signals (price below key moving averages and bearish momentum). Valuation is supportive due to the low P/E.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Consistent conversion of earnings into cash (OCF/NetIncome 2.83; FCF/NetIncome ~0.99) provides durable funding for live‑service support, DLC development and capital allocation without relying on external financing, improving resilience through cyclical downturns.
Negative Factors
Sharp gross margin decline
A material drop in gross margin signals meaningful cost or mix pressure (higher platform fees, development or distribution costs, or weaker high-margin content). If structural, it can erode the benefits of improved operating margins and constrain long-term profitability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Consistent conversion of earnings into cash (OCF/NetIncome 2.83; FCF/NetIncome ~0.99) provides durable funding for live‑service support, DLC development and capital allocation without relying on external financing, improving resilience through cyclical downturns.
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Frontier Developments (FDEV) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)

Frontier Developments Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Frontier Developments plc develops and publishes video games for personal computers and videogame consoles in the United Kingdom. The company develops games across various platforms using its cross-platform technology, Cobra. It also publishes gam...
How the Company Makes Money
Frontier primarily generates revenue by selling video games it develops and publishes across major digital storefronts and platforms (e.g., PC and console ecosystems), earning income when customers purchase base games and additional paid content. ...

Frontier Developments Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials show improving profitability and strong cash conversion, supported by a stable balance sheet with low leverage. The main offset is a sharp drop in gross margin (68.69% to 44.05%), suggesting meaningful cost pressure despite better net/EBIT/EBITDA margins.
Income Statement
65
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
75
Positive
BreakdownTTMMay 2024May 2023May 2022May 2021May 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue102.94M90.60M89.27M104.58M114.03M90.69M
Gross Profit45.02M39.91M61.32M67.34M73.61M63.15M
EBITDA40.78M36.89M9.88M14.86M33.73M38.08M
Net Income20.00M16.39M-21.47M-20.91M9.63M21.56M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets136.59M130.69M117.39M141.01M169.58M161.52M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments40.11M42.50M29.52M28.31M38.70M42.42M
Total Debt18.56M19.47M21.28M19.28M20.74M22.16M
Total Liabilities42.42M35.53M40.56M45.04M51.21M48.37M
Stockholders Equity94.17M95.16M76.82M95.97M118.37M113.15M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow50.13M41.97M31.50M4.49M2.41M6.08M
Operating Cash Flow50.40M42.31M32.46M47.88M41.16M38.95M
Investing Cash Flow-24.68M-26.71M-28.70M-52.31M-38.69M-32.83M
Financing Cash Flow-12.85M-2.64M-2.51M-6.02M-6.17M-9.47M

Frontier Developments Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price484.00
Price Trends
50DMA
401.94
Negative
100DMA
448.11
Negative
200DMA
425.59
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-16.00
Negative
RSI
41.01
Neutral
STOCH
54.18
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:FDEV, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 484 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 357.55, above the 50-day MA of 401.94, and above the 200-day MA of 425.59, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -16.00 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 41.01 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 54.18 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:FDEV.

Frontier Developments Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
74
Outperform
£89.70M14.0822.77%―21.27%21.93%
67
Neutral
£337.15M17.668.06%1.12%-6.90%―
63
Neutral
£124.15M6.1921.13%―1.49%―
62
Neutral
£104.60M-4.40-6.37%―-10.51%-63.78%
60
Neutral
$48.67B4.58-11.27%4.14%2.83%-41.78%
59
Neutral
£26.55M-11.49-22.74%―-20.54%86.22%
50
Neutral
£2.74M-1.64-169.50%―-54.59%―
* Communication Services Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GB:FDEV
Frontier Developments
351.00
140.50
66.75%
GB:GMR
Gaming Realms
32.30
-3.55
-9.90%
GB:GFIN
Gfinity
0.05
>-0.01
-13.33%
GB:EVPL
everplay Group
234.00
-17.12
-6.82%
GB:TBLD
tinyBuild Inc.
6.75
1.50
28.57%
GB:DEVO
Devolver Digital, Inc.
22.00
2.50
12.82%

Frontier Developments Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Continues Buyback, Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 24, 2026
Frontier Developments has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 33,000 ordinary shares on 23 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 351.50 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the compa...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares as Part of Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 24, 2026
Frontier Developments plc, a Cambridge-based independent video game developer and publisher, specialises in creative management simulation franchises, including Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. The company focuses on long-...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Expands Share Buyback, Reducing Voting Rights Base
Positive
Mar 23, 2026
Frontier Developments has continued its share buyback programme with the repurchase of 45,000 ordinary shares on 20 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 352.25 pence, intending to hold these shares in treasury. Following this latest tr...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Frontier Founder Braben Sells Shares Amid Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 23, 2026
Frontier Developments plc is a leading independent video game developer and publisher based in Cambridge, U.K., focused on creative management simulation titles such as Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. The company builds t...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Expands Share Buyback, Updates Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
Frontier Developments PLC has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 40,000 ordinary shares on 19 March 2026 at prices between 361.50p and 366.50p, with a volume-weighted average price of 364.94p. The company intends to hol...
Stock Buyback
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 20, 2026
Frontier Developments plc, a leading independent video game developer and publisher based in Cambridge, builds genre-leading titles for PC and consoles using its proprietary COBRA development technology. Founded in 1994 by Elite co-creator David B...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares in Line With Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 19, 2026
Frontier Developments has disclosed a share dealing by its president and founder, David Braben, who sold 8,500 ordinary shares at 369p each on 18 March 2026. The transaction took place on London Stock Exchange’s AIM market and was executed i...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Expands Share Buyback, Adjusts Voting Rights Base
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
Frontier Developments has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 26,462 ordinary shares on 18 March 2026 at prices between 365p and 369p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 368.02p. The company intends to hold these sha...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Continues Share Buyback, Updates Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 18, 2026
Frontier Developments has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 23,000 ordinary shares on 17 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 363.24 pence through Peel Hunt. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, reflect...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Small Stake Under Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 18, 2026
Frontier Developments has disclosed that its president and founder, David Braben, sold 8,000 ordinary shares in the company on 17 March 2026 at a price of 364p per share on AIM in London. The transaction, conducted under the company’s previo...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Continues Buyback, Updates Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
Frontier Developments PLC has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 45,000 ordinary shares on 16 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 365.25 pence. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, which adjusts the b...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares as Part of Ongoing Buyback
Neutral
Mar 17, 2026
Frontier Developments plc disclosed that its president and founder, David Braben, has sold 10,000 ordinary shares in the company at a price of 365 pence per share. The transaction, executed on 16 March 2026 on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares Amid Ongoing Buyback
Neutral
Mar 17, 2026
Frontier Developments disclosed that its president and founder, David Braben, has sold 10,000 ordinary shares at 365 pence each on 16 March 2026 on AIM in London. The sale was carried out in connection with the company’s previously announced...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Frontier Developments Advances Share Buyback, Tightens Voting Share Base
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
Frontier Developments has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 22,043 ordinary shares on 13 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 369.76 pence through Peel Hunt. The acquired shares will be ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares as Part of Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 16, 2026
Frontier Developments plc has disclosed a share transaction by its president and founder, David Braben, under regulatory PDMR dealing requirements. Braben sold 6,500 ordinary shares at 369.25 pence each on 13 March 2026 on the London Stock Exchang...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Expands Share Buyback, Alters Voting Share Base
Positive
Mar 13, 2026
Frontier Developments has continued its recently announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 30,000 ordinary shares on 12 March 2026 at a price of 370 pence per share through broker Peel Hunt. The company intends to hold these shares in treasu...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares in Line with Buyback Plan
Neutral
Mar 13, 2026
Frontier Developments has disclosed a share dealing by President and Founder David Braben, who sold 5,000 ordinary shares at 370 pence each on 12 March 2026. The transaction was carried out on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market and is de...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Expands Share Buyback, Reduces Voting Share Count
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
Frontier Developments PLC has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 26,000 ordinary shares on 11 March 2026 at prices between 384.00p and 384.50p, with a volume-weighted average price of 384.19p. The company intends to hol...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares as Part of Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 12, 2026
Frontier Developments plc has disclosed a share dealing by its president and founder, David Braben, who sold 8,000 ordinary shares at 384.0 pence each on 11 March 2026 on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market. The transaction forms part of ...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Continues Share Buyback, Adjusts Voting Rights Base
Neutral
Mar 11, 2026
Frontier Developments PLC has continued executing its recently announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 25,961 ordinary shares on 10 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 376.75 pence per share. The company plans to hold these sh...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares as Part of Ongoing Buyback
Neutral
Mar 11, 2026
Frontier Developments plc disclosed that its president and founder, David Braben, has sold 6,500 ordinary shares in the company at a price of 376.83 pence per share on 10 March 2026. The transaction, conducted on the London Stock Exchange’s ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares Aligned With Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 10, 2026
Frontier Developments has disclosed that its president and founder, David Braben, has sold 7,500 ordinary shares in the company on 9 March 2026 on London Stock Exchange’s AIM market. The trade, executed at a price of 379.25p per share, is de...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Frontier Developments Tightens Free Float with Ongoing Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
Frontier Developments has continued its recently announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 25,000 ordinary shares on 9 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 380.05 pence and intends to hold these shares in treasury. Following this...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Continues Share Buyback, Updates Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
Frontier Developments has continued its recently launched share buyback programme, repurchasing 24,000 ordinary shares on 6 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 381.54 pence. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, contribu...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares as Part of Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 9, 2026
Frontier Developments plc, a leading independent video game developer and publisher based in Cambridge, builds genre-leading titles for PCs and consoles using its proprietary COBRA technology. The company was founded in 1994 by David Braben, known...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Expands Share Buyback, Updates Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
Frontier Developments has continued executing its recently announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 20,000 ordinary shares on 5 March 2026 at a price of 388 pence per share via Peel Hunt. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Frontier Developments Expands Share Buyback, Updates Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
Frontier Developments PLC, a UK-based video game developer and publisher listed on AIM, focuses on creating and managing entertainment software franchises for a global gaming market. The company operates through multiple titles and leverages both ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares Amid Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 5, 2026
Frontier Developments has disclosed a managerial share dealing involving President and Founder David Braben, who sold 7,500 ordinary shares of 0.5p each on 4 March 2026. The transaction, executed on AIM of the London Stock Exchange at a price of 3...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Advances Share Buyback, Updates Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
Frontier Developments has continued its recently launched share buyback, repurchasing 34,683 ordinary shares on 3 March at 380 pence each through Peel Hunt, and intends to hold these shares in treasury. Following this latest transaction, the compa...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Founder Braben Sells Shares as Part of Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 4, 2026
Frontier Developments has disclosed a share transaction by president and founder David Braben, who sold 7,000 ordinary shares at 380p each on 3 March 2026. The sale was carried out on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market as part of the com...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Expands Buyback, Updates Voting Share Count
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Frontier Developments has continued its recently launched share buyback programme, repurchasing 28,386 ordinary shares on 2 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 390.81 pence. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, bringing...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Founder Sells Shares Amid Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 3, 2026
Frontier Developments has disclosed a share dealing by its president and founder, David Braben, under regulatory requirements for persons discharging managerial responsibilities. Braben sold 5,000 ordinary shares at 390.5 pence each on 2 March 202...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares Aligned With Buyback Plan
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026
Frontier Developments disclosed that its president and founder, David Braben, has sold 10,000 ordinary shares at a price of 406.65 pence each on 27 February 2026 on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market. The transaction is described as bein...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Frontier Developments Launches Share Buyback, Repurchases 26,537 Shares
Positive
Feb 27, 2026
Frontier Developments PLC has initiated a share buyback programme and, on 26 February 2026, repurchased 26,537 ordinary shares at a price of 400 pence per share, with Peel Hunt LLP acting as broker. The company plans to hold these shares in treasu...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Founder David Braben Sells Shares Aligned With Buyback Plan
Neutral
Feb 27, 2026
Frontier Developments president and founder David Braben has sold 15,000 ordinary shares in the company at a price of 401.61 pence each on 26 February 2026. The transaction, executed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market, was carried out...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Frontier Developments Reports Stable Share Capital in Latest Block Listing Return
Positive
Feb 26, 2026
Frontier Developments plc reported its latest block listing return covering the period from 26 August 2025 to 25 February 2026, confirming that no new shares were issued under its Enterprise Management Scheme, Company Share Option Plans, Save As Y...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Frontier Developments Awards Performance-Linked Share Options to Executive Directors
Positive
Feb 11, 2026
Frontier Developments plc, the AIM-listed Cambridge-based video game developer and publisher, has awarded 185,000 share options to three executive directors under its existing Long Term Incentive Plan. The options, granted at the nominal exercise ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial Disclosures
Frontier Developments Upgrades Outlook After Strong H1 Driven by Jurassic World Evolution 3
Positive
Jan 14, 2026
Frontier Developments reported a strong first half for the 2026 financial year, with revenue up 26% to £59.6m and adjusted operating profit rising 76% to £9.7m, driven primarily by the successful launch of Jurassic World Evolution 3 and ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial Disclosures
Frontier Developments Lifts Guidance After Strong H1 on Jurassic World Evolution 3 Success
Positive
Jan 14, 2026
Frontier Developments reported a strong first half for FY26, with revenue up 26% year-on-year to £59.6m and adjusted operating profit rising 76% to £9.7m, driven primarily by highly successful launch sales of Jurassic World Evolution 3 a...
Executive/Board Changes
Frontier Developments Confirms Jo Cooke as New CEO in Planned Leadership Transition
Positive
Jan 2, 2026
Frontier Developments has appointed Johanna (Jo) Mair Cooke as Chief Executive Officer, with her formal joining of the board effective 1 January 2026, following an earlier announcement in December. Outgoing CEO Jonny Watts will remain on the board...
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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: Mar 20, 2026