NYSE:FRO Frontline (FRO) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Your Money is Not Safe (From American Alternative) (Ad) Free FRO Stock Alerts $23.38 +0.10 (+0.43%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$23.23▼$23.4950-Day Range$21.16▼$24.1652-Week Range$13.35▼$24.53Volume1.09 million shsAverage Volume2.04 million shsMarket Capitalization$5.20 billionP/E Ratio7.93Dividend Yield6.33%Price Target$26.10 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Frontline alerts: Email Address Frontline MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside11.6% Upside$26.10 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.86% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.40Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth8.97%From $3.01 to $3.28 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.56 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector51st out of 117 stocksDeep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight Industry14th out of 26 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFrontline has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $26.10, Frontline has a forecasted upside of 11.6% from its current price of $23.38.Amount of Analyst CoverageFrontline has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.86% of the float of Frontline has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFrontline has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Frontline has recently increased by 13.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipFrontline is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.36%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthFrontline has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Frontline is 50.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Frontline will have a dividend payout ratio of 45.12% next year. This indicates that Frontline will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for FRO. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFrontline has a news sentiment score of 0.40. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Frontline this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest33 people have searched for FRO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows23 people have added Frontline to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 283% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Frontline insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders48.08% of the stock of Frontline is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 22.70% of the stock of Frontline is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Frontline are expected to grow by 8.97% in the coming year, from $3.01 to $3.28 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Frontline is 7.93, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.51.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Frontline is 7.93, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 15.70.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFrontline has a P/B Ratio of 2.29. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad American AlternativeYour Money is Not SafeBiden Deploys Phase 1 Fednow Digital Currency Discover how to legally "opt-out" of the digital dollar today. No matter what they say, it's not something that will help you. If you don't take the action steps shown below…CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR GUIDE NOW About Frontline Stock (NYSE:FRO)Frontline plc, a shipping company, engages in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products worldwide. It owns and operates oil and product tankers. As of December 31, 2022, the company operated a fleet of 70 vessels. It is also involved in the charter, purchase, and sale of vessels. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in Limassol, Cyprus.Read More FRO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FRO Stock News HeadlinesMarch 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFrontline (NYSE:FRO) Stock Rating Upgraded by Jefferies Financial GroupMarch 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFrontline (NYSE:FRO) shareholder returns have been massive, earning 437% in 5 yearsMarch 29, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.March 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFrontline Benefiting From Red Sea DisruptionsMarch 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comA Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Frontline plc (NYSE:FRO)March 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFrontline Ltd. (NYSE:FRO) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 1, 2024 | 247wallst.comWant $10,000 in Passive Income? Invest $2,000 in Each of These Dividend StocksFebruary 29, 2024 | benzinga.comFrontline Outperforms Q4 Revenue Estimates; Strategic Asset Sales And Refinancing Bolster Financial PositionMarch 29, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.February 29, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFrontline plc 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationFebruary 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFrontline: Robust Fundamentals And High ReturnsFebruary 27, 2024 | fool.com3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Proven Wealth CreatorsFebruary 26, 2024 | 247wallst.comForget T-Bills, Here Are 5 Safe Dividend Stocks With Ultra-High YieldsFebruary 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comShould You Be Adding Frontline (NYSE:FRO) To Your Watchlist Today?January 19, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFrontline Is A Solid Buy Despite Canceled Merger With EuronavJanuary 14, 2024 | seatrade-maritime.comFrontline offloads five oldest VLCCsJanuary 13, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFrontline: Still A Buy At The High PriceJanuary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Do Shipping Stocks Gain in Times of Geopolitical Crisis?December 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShould We Be Delighted With Frontline plc's (NYSE:FRO) ROE Of 35%?December 11, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFrontline: Trading At Large Premium To Fleet ValueDecember 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThere's A Lot To Like About Frontline's (NYSE:FRO) Upcoming US$0.30 DividendDecember 6, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFrontline: Industrial Demand Confirms The Potential UpsideDecember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFrontline Ltd. (NYSE:FRO) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 30, 2023 | msn.comFrontline (NYSE:FRO) Sinks on Mixed Q3 NumbersNovember 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWhat 5 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About FrontlineNovember 30, 2023 | msn.comWhy Oil Tanker Shipping Company Frontline's Shares Are Sinking TodayNovember 24, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFrontline: Top 2024 Long PositionSee More Headlines Receive FRO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Frontline and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/29/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/27 Dividend3/14/2024Dividend Payable3/27/2024Today3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/29/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorTransportation Industry Deep sea foreign transportation of freight Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Storage & Transportation Current SymbolNYSE:FRO CUSIPG3682E12 CIK913290 Webwww.frontline.bm Phone(572) 558-8767Fax441-295-3494Employees78Year Founded1985Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$26.10 High Stock Price Target$30.00 Low Stock Price Target$22.30 Potential Upside/Downside+11.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.95 Trailing P/E Ratio7.93 Forward P/E Ratio7.77 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$656.41 million Net Margins35.95% Pretax Margin35.95% Return on Equity26.00% Return on Assets11.78% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.40 Current Ratio1.78 Quick Ratio1.79 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.83 billion Price / Sales2.85 Cash Flow$3.76 per share Price / Cash Flow6.22 Book Value$10.23 per share Price / Book2.29Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares222,620,000Free Float115,586,000Market Cap$5.21 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.06 Social Links 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Lars H. Barstad (Age 53)Chief Executive Officer of Frontline Management AS Comp: $1.22MMs. Inger Marie Klemp (Age 60)Chief Financial Officer of Frontline Management AS Marios SaveriadesSecretaryKey CompetitorsScorpio TankersNYSE:STNGSFLNYSE:SFLTORMNASDAQ:TRMDStar Bulk CarriersNASDAQ:SBLKDHTNYSE:DHTView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipNomura Holdings Inc.Bought 32,722 shares on 3/27/2024Ownership: 0.024%Quadrature Capital LtdSold 81,513 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.014%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 22,778 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.011%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 2,905 shares on 3/15/2024Ownership: 0.008%Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 3,599 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 0.044%View All Institutional Transactions FRO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Frontline stock right now? 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Frontline in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FRO shares. View FRO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Frontline's stock price target for 2024? 3 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Frontline's shares. Their FRO share price targets range from $22.30 to $30.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $26.10 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FRO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FRO shares performed in 2024? Frontline's stock was trading at $20.05 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, FRO stock has increased by 16.6% and is now trading at $23.38. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Frontline? Frontline saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,950,000 shares, an increase of 13.9% from the February 29th total of 6,100,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,350,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.0 days. Currently, 4.9% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Frontline's Short Interest. When is Frontline's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 29th 2024. View our FRO earnings forecast. How were Frontline's earnings last quarter? Frontline plc (NYSE:FRO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 29th. The shipping company reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.51 by $0.05. The shipping company had revenue of $415 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $280.36 million. Frontline had a net margin of 35.95% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.00%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 21.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.97 earnings per share. How often does Frontline pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Frontline? Frontline announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.37 per share on Wednesday, March 27th. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.33%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.30. Read our dividend analysis for FRO. Is Frontline a good dividend stock? Frontline (NYSE:FRO) pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.36%. FRO has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 50.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FRO will have a dividend payout ratio of 45.12% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FRO. What ETFs hold Frontline's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Frontline (NYSE:FRO) stock in their portfolio include SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (BOAT) and Invesco Oil & Gas Services ETF (PXJ).Global X MSCI Norway ETF (NORW). What other stocks do shareholders of Frontline own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Frontline investors own include AT&T (T), DHT (DHT), Energy Transfer (ET), AGNC Investment (AGNC), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Pfizer (PFE), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Beazer Homes USA (BZH), Ford Motor (F) and Wells Fargo & Company (WFC). Who are Frontline's major shareholders? Frontline's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Barclays PLC (0.98%), M&G Investment Management Ltd. (0.63%), Forest Avenue Capital Management LP (0.48%), Voloridge Investment Management LLC (0.37%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.32%) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.32%). 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