Frontline plc (FRO) Stock Price & Analysis
Frontline plc (FRO) closed at USD 51.22 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 0.14% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 51.29; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 50.11–52.06 on volume of 4,142,554 shares. Market capitalization is $11.40B, with a 52-week range of USD 20.47–59.75 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
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Key facts (FRO)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 54.25 (range 41–70).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +141.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +755.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-08-28, EPS estimate USD 2.23, revenue estimate $709M.
Analysts (FRO)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 54.25 (low 41, high 70).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | BTIG | Target raised | Buy | $55 → $70 |
| 2026-08-31 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | In-Line | $37 → $41 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FRO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +141.7% | +755.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +142.5% | +53.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 44.0% | 48.1% |
| Max drawdown | -21.4% (Mar 2026→Mar 2026) | -50.9% (May 2024→Mar 2025) |
FRO suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Related party | Seatankers Management | “We transact business with the following related parties: Seatankers Management Norway AS, Seatankers Management Co. Ltd, Avance Gas and Alta Trading UK Limited, being entities under common control with Hemen.” |
| Related party | Gas and Alta Trading UK | “We transact business with the following related parties: Seatankers Management Norway AS, Seatankers Management Co. Ltd, Avance Gas and Alta Trading UK Limited, being entities under common control with Hemen.” |
| Related party | Hemen Holding | “We transact business with the following related parties: Seatankers Management Norway AS, Seatankers Management Co. Ltd, Avance Gas and Alta Trading UK Limited, being entities under common control with Hemen.” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Mar 27, 2026.
Companies that name FRO in their SEC reports
| Relationship to FRO | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | Borr Drilling Ltd (BORR) | 20-F Mar 26, 2026 | “She has held board and committee roles across numerous publicly listed companies, including serving as Director and Audit Committee Chairperson of Diamond S Shipping Inc (until its merger with International Seaways Inc.), Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., 2020 Bulkers Ltd., North Atlantic Drilling Ltd, Archer Limited, Golden Ocean Group Limited, Frontline Ltd., Avance Gas Holding Limited, SFL Corporation Ltd. (formerly kn…” |
| related | Flex LNG Ltd. (FLNG) | 20-F Feb 27, 2026 | “We have an administrative services agreement with Frontline Management AS, or Frontline Management, a related party, under which they provide us with certain administrative support, technical supervision, purchase of goods and services within the ordinary course of business and other support services, for which we pay our allocation of the actual costs they incur on our behalf, plus a mark-up.” |
FRO analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.23 | $1.28 | +73.9% | $708.6M | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.58 | $1.28 | +23.5% | $586.0M | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $9.17 | $7.29 | +25.9% | $2.74B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $5.24 | $3.53 | +48.5% | $1.80B | 5 |
FRO options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 62.0% | ±14.0% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 62.7% | ±19.6% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 56.3% | ±21.2% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 52.8% | ±23.5% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 63.1% | ±31.8% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 60.7% | ±32.8% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 59.0% | ±34.4% |
| Jul 16, 2027 | 266 | 59.0% | ±38.5% |
30-day implied volatility 60.5% vs 48.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.91. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC)
| Price | USD 51.22 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.14% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 51.29 |
| Open | USD 50.75 |
| Day Range | USD 50.11 – 52.06 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 20.47 – 59.75 |
| Volume | 4,142,554 shares |
| Market Cap | $11.40B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (FRO)
Nexqual's technical model rates FRO "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.57 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 48.8) |
| MACD | 0.9 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (FRO)
Wall Street analysts rate FRO "Hold" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 54.25 (range USD 41–70), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 54.25 |
| High Target | USD 70 |
| Low Target | USD 41 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (FRO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.23 |
| Revenue Estimate | $708.56M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.61 vs est 2.62 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.55 vs est 1.58 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.03 vs est 1.13 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.19 vs est 0.24 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FRO)
| Total Revenue | $2.71B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +96.50% |
| Gross Margin | +63.03% |
| Operating Margin | +65.83% |
| Profit Margin | +54.76% |
| ROE | +53.85% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.77 |
| Current Ratio | 1.87 |
| Total Cash | $322.31M |
| Total Debt | $2.43B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FRO)
Nexqual rates Frontline plc's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -5% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 63% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $322M cash vs $2.43B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.35B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 54%, ROA 14.2% |
Ownership (FRO)
| Insider Ownership | +35.79% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +39.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | 222.62M |
| Float | 142.92M |
| Short % of Float | +6.35% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Leadership (FRO)
Frontline plc is led by Lars H. Barstad, Chief Executive Officer of Frontline Management AS, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
| Chief Executive Officer of Frontline Management AS | Lars H. Barstad |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer of Frontline Management AS | Inger Marie Klemp |
Major Backers & Investors (FRO)
Notable institutional backers of Frontline plc include FMR, LLC, Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership, Fidelity, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 3.1% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 3.01% |
| Fidelity | 1.67% |
| JPMorgan | 1.41% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.39% |
| UBS Group AG | 1.07% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 0.93% |
| Keystone Investors Pte Ltd | 0.84% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.02% |
| BlackRock | 0.96% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
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