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FROFrontline PlcSell7.0·$39.40-0.08%
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Frontline Plc (FRO) Stock Analysis

SellModerate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Midstream

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $39.40 — A.R:R is negative (-0.7) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (1.2% away).

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... Read more

$39.40-0.2% A.UpsideScore 7.0/10#5 of 42 Oil & Gas Midstream
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield4.26%
IncomeYield7.94%(5y avg 11.48%)Payout43.35%sustainable
Stop $36.66Target $39.36(resistance)A.R:R -0.7:1
Analyst target$41.75+6.0%4 analysts
$39.36our TP
$39.40price
$41.75mean
$37
$45

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $39.40 — A.R:R is negative (-0.7) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (1.2% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 7.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 75d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Mon, Aug 31, 202675d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong overall score: 7.0/10
High-quality business
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (1.2% away)
Consecutive earnings misses (4)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)9.7
P/E (Fwd)11.2
Mkt Cap$8.8B
EV/EBITDA9.3
Profit Mgn40.2%
ROE35.0%
Rev Growth66.9%
Beta0.02
Dividend7.94%
Rating analysts7

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C0.82neutral
IV55%elevated
Max Pain$46+16.8% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

No near-term catalyst priced in. Thesis progression will come from fundamentals grinding, not event reaction.static

Earnings History
0.0
Surprise Avg
0.0
Erm
1.5
Dividend Safety
4.8
Earnings Timing
5.0
News Activity
8.0
Estimates down -5.3% (30d)Earnings concerns: 0B/4MYield trap warning: high yield but unsafe

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.2
Support Resistance
1.0
Gap
5.0
52w Position
9.6
GatesA.R:R -0.7=NEGATIVEMomentum 7.2>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 75d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
81 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $32.38Resistance $40.16

Price Targets

$37
$39
A.Upside-0.1%
A.R:R-0.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-10.0% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=-2: STRONG_BUY_WAIT → SELL_IF_HOLDING
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

M
M
M
M
0/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-31 (75d)

Verdict History

reverse chrono — latest first
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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FRO stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $39.40 — A.R:R is negative (-0.7) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (1.2% away). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $36.66. Score 7.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the FRO stock price target?

Take-profit target: $39.36 (-0.2% upside). Prior stop was $36.66. Stop-loss: $36.66.

What are the risks of investing in FRO?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (1.2% away); Consecutive earnings misses (4).

Is FRO overvalued or undervalued?

Frontline Plc trades at a P/E of 9.7 (forward 11.2). TrendMatrix value score: 7.7/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about FRO?

7 analysts cover FRO with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $42.

What does Frontline Plc do?Frontline plc, a shipping company, engages in the ownership and operation of oil and product tankers worldwide. The...

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. The company is also involved in the charter, purchase, and sale of vessels. Frontline plc was founded in 1985 and is based in Limassol, Cyprus.

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