Why Oil Tanker Shipping Company Frontline's Shares Are Sinking Today
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
Frontline Plc (NYSE:FRO) reported a slight revenue decline in Q3 FY23 but beat revenue consensus estimates. However, the company missed adjusted EPS expectations and anticipates lower spot TCEs in Q4. Frontline also announced the purchase of 24 VLCCs, expecting to increase its tanker footprint by over 30%. Despite positive operating cash flow and a declared dividend, FRO shares dropped by 7.27% in premarket trading.
November 30, 2023 | 2:30 pm
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Frontline Plc reported higher Q3 revenue than expected but missed EPS forecasts. The company is expanding its fleet with 24 new VLCCs, which may increase future earnings potential. A dividend of $0.30 was declared, but shares fell 7.27% premarket.
Despite beating revenue estimates, the miss on EPS and the expectation of lower spot TCEs in Q4 are likely to negatively impact investor sentiment in the short term. The fleet expansion indicates growth potential, but the immediate market reaction to the earnings report and future earnings uncertainty has led to a premarket stock price decline.
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