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FRO Stock Forecast: Frontline Plc Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$56
−4.69% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Frontline Plc hold a median 12-month price target of $53 — -5.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 98 of 100 as at 13 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$13.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
98 / 100
Median analyst target
$53
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$943.3M+96.5% y/y
Operating income$671.5M
Net income$659.2M
Free cash flow$248.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.0%
1M
+18.4%
YTD
+194.4%
1Y
+191.8%
From 52W high
−4.9%
From 52W low
+212.1%
$18
$59
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

FRO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Frontline Plc on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 13 Oct 2026
98 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
100
Issuance
97
Growth
97
Revisions
84
Volatility
81
Quality
76
Value
68
Accruals
58
Size
13

Momentum (100): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Accruals (58): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (13): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

FRO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FRO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$20$30$40$50$60$70Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26FROHigh $70Median $53Low $41

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
2 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $41Median $53High $70

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −5.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
18 Sept 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy$55 → $70
31 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$37 → $41
31 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
24 June 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy$45 → $55
24 June 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
22 Apr 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
22 Apr 2026Evercore ISI GroupDowngradeIn-Line—
27 Feb 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
4 Feb 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
21 Nov 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
28 Oct 2025Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
17 Sept 2025BTIGMaintainsBuy—
29 Aug 2025JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
22 Apr 2025Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
17 Dec 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
27 Nov 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
14 Nov 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
7 Oct 2024BTIGUpgradeBuy$30
30 Aug 2024JefferiesMaintainsBuy$30
23 July 2024Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FRO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

FRO vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Frontline Plc returned +191.8% against +18.7% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

FRO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200250300Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26FROS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

FRO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+25.9%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Frontline Plc (FRO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
8.9×

Cheaper than 61% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.8×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / book
4.2×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.3×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
96.5%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
750.1%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Gross margin
64.5%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Operating margin
65.8%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Net margin
54.8%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
53.9%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Return on assets
14.2%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Dividend yield
23.1%

Higher than 98% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Frontline Plc (FRO) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Frontline Plc has a market value of $13.1B and an enterprise value of $15.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.7B. The latest quarter grew 96.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.5B, a 54.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.67.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $689.0M.

  • Frontline Plc spent $696.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 222.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 8.9×; forward P/E: 11.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 23.10%, paying out 47% of earnings.

  • Frontline Plc employs 85 people — $31.9M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 14 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

FRO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas Midstream
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
FROFrontline Plc$13.1B
98
DTMDT Midstream, Inc.$12.9B
42
VNOMViper Energy, Inc.$15.9B
54
AMAntero Midstream Corp.$10.0B
64
KNTKKinetik Holdings, Inc.$9.0B
58
INSWInternational Seaways, Inc.$6.2B
90
VGVenture Global, Inc.$34.0B
54

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Frontline Plc — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest FRO news & analysis

Frontline: Why It's Time To Trim In The VLCC Space (Rating Downgrade)

Seeking Alpha · 23 Sept 2026negative

Frontline was downgraded to hold after a 57% rally, with shares now trading near intrinsic value and technicals showing overbought signals. The company reported record Q2 results with $2.96 GAAP EPS, $943.3M revenue, a $2.61 dividend plus a $0.80 special dividend, while benefiting from high tanker rates, a young fleet, strong liquidity, and extended debt maturities.

Why it matters — A FRO watcher would care because the downgrade signals that the stock's recent strong run-up has brought it near its estimated intrinsic value, introducing caution about further upside despite the company's record operational results.

Frontline: The Market Anticipates A Drop In Earnings In 2027

Seeking Alpha · 23 Sept 2026positive

The article discusses Frontline's strong position, citing high tanker rates, robust cash flow, and a young fleet, along with a record Q2 adjusted profit and much of Q3 capacity secured at elevated rates. It argues that 2027 earnings estimates are too conservative if tanker rates persist.

Why it matters — A Frontline watcher would care because the piece highlights near-term earnings strength and suggests that market estimates for 2027 may understate the company's results.

Our Top 10 High Growth Dividend Stocks - September 2026

Seeking Alpha · 19 Sept 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published an article describing a methodology for selecting high-growth dividend-paying stocks, focusing on dividend growth and sustainability rather than current yield. It ranks the top ten names from nearly 500 dividend stocks based on sector diversity, quality scores, and positive momentum.

Why it matters — A Frontline shareholder could use this framework for context when evaluating dividend growth and sustainability among shipping and other dividend-paying stocks.

Want to Look Beyond AI? Watch These Freight ETFs Skyrocketing YTD

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Sept 2026positive

Freight ETFs are surging year-to-date as Middle East disruptions drive tanker rates higher, pushing shipping earnings to record levels, with one ETF up over 3,700% YTD.

Why it matters — A FRO watcher would care because tanker rate strength from Middle East disruptions directly affects shipping earnings and sector performance.

FRO – Declares special one-time dividend after sale of two VLLCs

GlobeNewsWire · 11 Sept 2026positive

Following completion of the sale of two VLCCs, Frontline plc's Board of Directors declared a special one-time dividend of $0.80 per share. This is in addition to the previously declared dividend of $2.61 per share for the second quarter of 2026.

Why it matters — The special dividend represents an additional cash return to shareholders beyond the regular quarterly payout, reflecting the proceeds of the VLCC sale.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about FRO stock

What is the FRO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Frontline Plc have a median 12-month price target of $53, with estimates ranging from $41 to $70. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is FRO stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Frontline Plc, 2 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Frontline Plc 98 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank FRO?

As at 13 Oct 2026, Frontline Plc ranks 98 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (100 of 100).

Will FRO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies -5.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Frontline Plc 98 out of 100 as at 13 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the FRO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Frontline Plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FRO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $41 to $70 over the next 12 months.

How has FRO stock performed over the past year?

Frontline Plc returned +191.8% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Frontline Plc do?

Frontline plc Ordinary Shares represents equity in Frontline plc, an international shipping company focused on the seaborne transportation of crude oil and petroleum products. Frontline operates a fleet of tanker vessels, including very large crude carriers, Suezmax tankers, and Aframax-class ships, serving major global energy trade routes and refinery hubs.

What is the latest news on FRO?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 23 Sept 2026): "Frontline: Why It's Time To Trim In The VLCC Space (Rating Downgrade)". Frontline was downgraded to hold after a 57% rally, with shares now trading near intrinsic value and technicals showing overbought signals. The company reported record Q2 results with $2.96 GAAP EPS, $943.3M revenue, a $2.61 dividend plus a $0.80 special dividend, while benefiting from high tanker rates, a young fleet, strong liquidity, and extended debt maturities.

Company

About Frontline Plc.

Frontline plc Ordinary Shares represents equity in Frontline plc, an international shipping company focused on the seaborne transportation of crude oil and petroleum products. Frontline operates a fleet of tanker vessels, including very large crude carriers, Suezmax tankers, and Aframax-class ships, serving major global energy trade routes and refinery hubs. The company’s business is centered on moving crude oil and oil products for commodity producers, traders, refiners, and industrial customers through spot and time-charter markets. Frontline plc Ordinary Shares is a market instrument that reflects exposure to the maritime energy transport sector, where vessel deployment, freight demand, and tanker fleet utilization are central to operations. The company is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, and its shares are part of the publicly traded maritime shipping segment.

85 employees · Cyprus · https://www.frontlineplc.cy