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FROFrontline PlcBuy Wait6.8·$47.48
Buy WaitHigh Confidence
Investment thesis

Frontline carries a high-quality franchise with peer-leading margins and a wide economic moat, but has traded past its near-term resistance target, four consecutive earnings misses have cast doubt on near-term delivery, and low free cash conversion raises questions about dividend sustainability — together these factors favor patience over new exposure.

Thesis pillars

  • Yield Sustainability Concern↑Improving
  • High Quality Wide Moat→Stable
  • Exceptional Revenue Growth→Stable
  • +2 more pillars — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Frontline Plc (FRO) Stock Analysis

Temporary headwind edge

Buy WaitGrowthQualityHigh Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Midstream

Wait for pullback to $45.51. Weak momentum — blocks BUY_NOW at $47.48. Engine's entry $45.51 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Consecutive earnings misses (4).

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

$47.48-9.1% A.UpsideScore 6.8/10#8 of 46 Oil & Gas Midstream
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield2.66%
IncomeYield11.31%(5y avg 11.48%)Payout46.93%sustainable
Entry $45.51(Atr Pullback Sticky)Stop $41.92Target $51.43(resistance)A.R:R -0.6:1
Analyst target$50.75+6.9%4 analysts
$51.43our TP
$47.48price
$50.75mean
$41
$70

Wait for pullback to $45.51. Weak momentum — blocks BUY_NOW at $47.48. Engine's entry $45.51 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Consecutive earnings misses (4). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Fundamentals strong but target reached (-9.1% upside). Wait for pullback. Score 6.8/10, high confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 65d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-09-25
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Mon, Nov 30, 202665d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
V7 flight-to-quality bonus: +0.5 (Q=8.1 in RISK_OFF)
Sector modifier (Energy): +1.2
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Consecutive earnings misses (4)
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)7.1
P/E (Fwd)10.5
Mkt Cap$10.7B
EV/EBITDA7.8
Profit Mgn54.8%
ROE53.9%
Rev Growth96.5%
Beta0.06
Dividend11.31%
Rating analysts7

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatWideCompounder✓

Options Flow

P/C0.46bullish
IV78%elevated
Max Pain$41-13.6% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

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

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.2
Obv
1.0
Rsi
5.0
Ma Position
9.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA

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
Dividend Safety
3.5
Erm
5.0
Earnings Timing
5.0
News Activity
8.0
Earnings concerns: 0B/4MYield trap warning: high yield but unsafe
GatesMomentum 3.0<4.5A.R:R -0.6=NEGATIVEInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 65d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
66 · Neutral
↑ 20D MA↑ 50D MA↑ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $40.71Resistance $52.48

Price Targets

$42
$46
$51
A.Upside-9.1%
A.R:R-0.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionHigh conviction
Suggested %1%
Max %2%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-9.1% upside)
! momentum at 3.0 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

M
M
M
M
0/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-11-30 (65d)

Verdict History

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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?

Wait for pullback to $45.51. Weak momentum — blocks BUY_NOW at $47.48. Engine's entry $45.51 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Consecutive earnings misses (4). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Fundamentals strong but target reached (-9.1% upside). Wait for pullback. Target $51.43 (+8.3%), stop $41.92 (−13.3%), A.R:R -0.6:1. Score 6.8/10, high confidence.

What is the FRO stock price target?

Take-profit target: $51.43 (-9.1% upside). Target $51.43 (+8.3%), stop $41.92 (−13.3%), A.R:R -0.6:1. Stop-loss: $41.92.

What are the risks of investing in FRO?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Consecutive earnings misses (4); Negative momentum.

Is FRO overvalued or undervalued?

Frontline Plc trades at a P/E of 7.1 (forward 10.5). TrendMatrix value score: 7.9/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about FRO?

7 analysts cover FRO with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $51.

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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