Frontline (FRO) Stock Overview
A shipping company, engages in the ownership and operation of oil and product tankers worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$36.28 |
| 52 Week High | US$39.89 |
| 52 Week Low | US$16.25 |
| Beta | 0.056 |
| 1 Month Change | 8.66% |
| 3 Month Change | 28.15% |
| 1 Year Change | 115.82% |
| 3 Year Change | 143.65% |
| 5 Year Change | 361.58% |
| Change since IPO | 143.49% |
Recent News & Updates
Frontline: Why High Rates Will Last - Initiating Strong Buy
Apr 27
FRO: Higher Earnings Quality Will Be Driven By Margins And Winter Strength
Analysts raised their price target on Frontline by $5, citing updated assumptions around revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E expectations that support the new valuation. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the higher price target for Frontline as a signal that the market may not fully reflect current assumptions around revenue, margins, and P/E.FRO: Winter Strength And Fleet Renewal Will Support Future Earnings Quality
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Frontline from $31.00 to $46.00, referencing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E that they see reflected in recent price target increases and rating changes on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive view on Frontline, with bullish analysts adjusting both ratings and targets in a way that lines up with the higher fair value estimate.Recent updates
Frontline: Why High Rates Will Last - Initiating Strong Buy
Apr 27FRO: Higher Earnings Quality Will Be Driven By Margins And Winter Strength
Analysts raised their price target on Frontline by $5, citing updated assumptions around revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E expectations that support the new valuation. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the higher price target for Frontline as a signal that the market may not fully reflect current assumptions around revenue, margins, and P/E.FRO: Winter Strength And Fleet Renewal Will Support Future Earnings Quality
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Frontline from $31.00 to $46.00, referencing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E that they see reflected in recent price target increases and rating changes on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive view on Frontline, with bullish analysts adjusting both ratings and targets in a way that lines up with the higher fair value estimate.
FRO: Fleet Renewal Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiples
Analysts have raised their average price target for Frontline by $5 to $28.33, citing recent upgrades and a modest adjustment to valuation inputs, including a slightly higher discount rate and updated forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher average price target of $28.33 as consistent with their updated forward P/E assumptions, suggesting the current valuation still leaves room for upside if execution aligns with forecasts.FRO: Fleet Renewal And Time Charters Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiples
Analysts have lifted their Frontline price target by $9.25 to $41.25, citing updated expectations around fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions as reflected in recent rating and target changes. Analyst Commentary Recent research takes a more constructive view on Frontline, with price targets clustered around the mid to high $20s and some analysts now willing to ascribe higher fair value based on updated assumptions for earnings power and risk.FRO: Fleet Renewal And Time Charters Will Shape Balanced Forward Risk Profile
Analysts have raised their Frontline price target by $0.50 to $32.00, citing updated assumptions that include different revenue trends, higher profit margins, and a lower expected future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Frontline highlight a mix of optimism on earnings power and some caution around how much of that is already reflected in the share price.FRO: Modern Fleet Expansion Will Be Positioned To Capture Higher Winter Rates
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Frontline from US$29.50 to US$31.50, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue trends, margins and future P/E that align with recent Street research, which highlights higher price targets and improving views on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more constructive on Frontline, with higher price targets and rating upgrades feeding into the refreshed fair value estimate.Frontline plc (NYSE:FRO) Stocks Shoot Up 27% But Its P/E Still Looks Reasonable
Jan 29
FRO: Winter Tanker Strength Will Support Upside For Renewed VLCC Fleet
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Frontline to US$31 from US$30, citing recent rating upgrades and higher targets from firms that see a promising tanker market setup heading into the winter season. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has leaned more positive on Frontline, with bullish analysts pointing to a constructive tanker backdrop into the winter season and adjusting their views accordingly.
FRO: Winter Tanker Setup And Higher Cash Returns Will Drive Upside
Narrative Update: Frontline Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Frontline from $20.00 to $28.50, citing a revised price target of $26 and a generally more favorable tanker market setup into the winter season. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary around Frontline highlights a more constructive view on the tanker setup into the winter season, with a higher fair value estimate and a revised price target of $26.FRO: Winter Tanker Market Will Drive Upside For VLCC Heavy Fleet
Analysts have lifted their price target on Frontline to $30.00 from $25.00, citing a promising winter tanker market setup and expectations that the company’s modern, VLCC heavy fleet will outperform smaller tankers, supporting stronger margins and earnings. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are highlighting Frontline as a key beneficiary of what they view as a constructive winter tanker market, pointing to strong fundamentals and improving earnings visibility.FRO: Modern VLCC Fleet Is Expected To Capture Higher Winter Rates
Frontline's analyst price target has increased from $27.80 to $29.50 per share. Analysts cite an encouraging tanker market outlook and expectations that its modern fleet will outperform in the coming season.Frontline (NYSE:FRO) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To $0.19
Nov 27FRO: Winter Season Will Shape Earnings Amid Modern Fleet Advantage
Analysts have increased their price target for Frontline from $27.20 to $27.80 per share, citing improved profit margin forecasts and a favorable outlook for the company's modern tanker fleet this winter. Analyst Commentary Recent Street Research highlights a generally optimistic outlook on Frontline, with analysts adjusting their models and price targets upward ahead of the winter tanker season.FRO: Winter Tanker Market And VLCC Fleet Will Support Earnings Momentum
Analysts have raised their price target for Frontline from $26.40 to $27.20. They cite greater profit margins and a stronger tanker market outlook heading into the winter season.US Gulf Exports And Eco Fleet Will Boost Tanker Demand
Analysts have raised Frontline's price target by $1.00 to $26.40, citing expectations for the company's modern, VLCC-heavy fleet to outperform during the upcoming winter season. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are raising price targets, reflecting greater confidence in the company's valuation outlook.US Gulf Exports And Eco Fleet Will Boost Tanker Demand
Frontline's analyst price target has been increased by $0.62 to $25.40, as analysts cite anticipated outperformance from the company's modern, large vessel fleet and improving sector dynamics. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have responded positively to Frontline's updated fleet and market position, leading to higher price targets and renewed investor confidence.US Gulf Exports And Eco Fleet Will Boost Tanker Demand
The modest increase in Frontline's consensus analyst price target to $24.78 reflects slightly improved revenue growth expectations, despite projections remaining negative. What's in the News Frontline plc announced a dividend of $0.36 per share for the second quarter of 2025.Frontline's (NYSE:FRO) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings
Sep 05Is Frontline (NYSE:FRO) Using Too Much Debt?
Jul 28Frontline (NYSE:FRO) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year
May 26Further Upside For Frontline plc (NYSE:FRO) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 29% Bounce
May 09Frontline: Challenges, Opportunities, And Tanker Business In 2025
Mar 24Frontline: One Of The Most Aggressive Capital Structure In The Tanker Industry
Jan 01Frontline: Tanker Market Strategy And Ongoing Disruptions (Podcast Transcript)
Sep 17The Tanker Titan: Frontline Well-Positioned To Get Lucky
Sep 10
Winter Demand Surge And Strategic Fleet Optimization Propel Oil Transporter's Earnings And Market Position
Seasonal upticks in oil demand and a growing compliant versus noncompliant fleet divide could raise Frontline's freight rates, enhancing revenue and margins.Frontline Plc's Stock And Fleet Are On The Upswing
Aug 09Frontline's Aggressive Acquisition Strategy Pays Off Amid Global Disruptions
Jun 03Although Frontline Is Up 83% In 1 Year, We Think There Is More To Come
May 17Shareholder Returns
| FRO | US Oil and Gas | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 4.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 115.8% | 40.3% | 27.6% |
Return vs Industry: FRO exceeded the US Oil and Gas industry which returned 40.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: FRO exceeded the US Market which returned 27.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| FRO volatility | |
|---|---|
| FRO Average Weekly Movement | 7.0% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 6.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: FRO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: FRO's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 85 | Lars Barstad | www.frontlineplc.cy |
Frontline plc, a shipping company, engages in the ownership and operation of oil and product tankers worldwide. The company owns and operates oil and product tankers, such as very large crude carriers (VLCCs), Suezmax tankers, and LR2/Aframax tankers. As of December 31, 2025, it operated a fleet of 80 vessels, including 41 VLCCs, 21 Suezmax tankers, and 18 LR2/Aframax tankers.
Frontline plc Fundamentals Summary
| FRO fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$8.04b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$379.08m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.97b |
21.3x
P/E Ratio4.1x
P/S RatioIs FRO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| FRO income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.97b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$992.59m |
| Gross Profit | US$972.51m |
| Other Expenses | US$593.43m |
| Earnings | US$379.08m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Apr 30, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.70 |
| Gross Margin | 49.49% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.29% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 103.1% |
How did FRO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.9%
Current Dividend Yield103%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/29 04:53 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Frontline plc is covered by 16 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Gregory Lewis | BTIG |
| Marius Furuly | Carnegie Investment Bank AB |