Frontline plc
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
FRO.OL's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 54.7% earnings payout ratio & 30.9% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.7x interest coverage & 53.6% net debt / total assets.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FCF Payout Ratio: 30.9%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 23.3%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Operating Margin: 44.5%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
Risks
- Dividend Cut: YesDividend was cut or suspended in recent history.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -10.3%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
- Interest Coverage: 2.7xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
Payout & Coverage
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WarningAbout Frontline plc
Frontline plc is a leading shipping company specializing in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and refined oil products worldwide. Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, and founded in 1985, it operates one of the largest oil tanker fleets globally, ranking among the top by capacity with 81 vessels as of December 31, 2024, including 41 very large crude carriers (VLCCs), 22 Suezmax tankers, and 18 LR2/Aframax tankers. The company engages in owning, chartering in, purchasing, and selling these specialized vessels to facilitate the efficient movement of energy cargoes across key maritime routes amid volatile freight markets. Controlled by billionaire John Fredriksen through Hemen Holding, Frontline plc maintains a strategic focus on crude oil transportation, bolstered by its 2023 acquisition of 24 tankers from Euronav for $2.35 billion, which strengthened its position in the global energy logistics sector. With approximately 85 employees, it plays a critical role in the international oil supply chain, supporting the energy industry's midstream operations.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
4.54%
Annual Dividend
NOK 16.23
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
54.71%
FCF Payout Ratio
30.90%
Stock Price
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52-Week Range
NOK 126.00 – NOK 388.60
Dividend History (2016–2025)
FRO.OL annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
FRO.OL earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
March 11, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
83.76%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-10.27%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
-30.10%
3-Year Total Growth
520.55%
5-Year Total Growth
-41.82%
10-Year Total Growth
-97.21%
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