Frontier Developments (FDEV) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of video games for PC and console, creating immersive and fun gameplay, with unparalleled artistic quality. At Frontier, we specialise in creating endless possibilities in playful, fun and creative worlds. From some of the world’s biggest licensed entertainment and sporting franchises, to intricately crafted worlds where players can explore and make their mark, our games are all underpinned by our unwavering passion for creating compelling and innovative experiences that continue to inspire and delight our players. We have created games that have defined genres, been critically acclaimed, and reached many millions of players. With a rich history spanning over 30 years, we are best known for our creative management simulation games, including our Planet Coaster Franchise, Planet Zoo, and our Jurassic World Evolution Franchise. Our portfolio also includes critically acclaimed titles in alternative genres, such as Elite Dangerous, our F1® Manager Franchise, and our games incorporating two of Games Workshop’s Warhammer IPs. Our talented team of diverse individuals is brought together to nurture our existing portfolio and develop our exciting future roadmap. Our people are passionate about creating innovative, genre-leading games and authentic worlds for our extensive player communities. We are dedicated to attracting the best talent across our two studios. Our headquarters is a large modern studio, in the renowned technology cluster and historical city of Cambridge, UK. Our second studio hosts our Complex Games team, located in Winnipeg, the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada. This year, we are celebrating 30 years in the games industry and we look to the future with renewed confidence following our strategic reset in FY24. Frontier Developments plc is listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange under the stock symbol FDEV.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 432.92 to 449.50
• 50-Day Range: 359 to 464
• 52-Week Range: 175.60 to 473
• Volume: 74,581 shs
• Average Volume: 93,782 shs
• Market Capitalization: £159.68 million
• P/E Ratio: 1,073.71
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: GBX 420
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Frontier Developments Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Frontier Developments scored higher than 17% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Frontier Developments 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.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Frontier Developments is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Frontier Developments has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Frontier Developments is 1,073.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 231.42.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Frontier Developments is 1,073.71, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 359.13.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Frontier Developments has a PEG Ratio of 2.11. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Frontier Developments has a P/B Ratio of 2.20. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for FDEV.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Frontier Developments does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Frontier Developments does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for FDEV.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.23

News Sentiment

Frontier Developments has a news sentiment score of 0.23. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Frontier Developments this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Frontier Developments insiders have sold 623.77% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought £381,267.44 in company stock and sold £2,759,480.55 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

37.76% of the stock of Frontier Developments is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 28.93% of the stock of Frontier Developments is held by institutions.

FDEV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FDEV shares performed this year?

Frontier Developments' stock was trading at GBX 205 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, FDEV stock has increased by 113.2% and is now trading at GBX 437.

How were Frontier Developments' earnings last quarter?

Frontier Developments plc (LON:FDEV) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, September, 10th. The company reported $42.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Frontier Developments had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 30.43% and a negative net margin of 24.05%.

How do I buy shares of Frontier Developments?

Shares of FDEV stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.

What other stocks do shareholders of Frontier Developments own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Frontier Developments investors own include boohoo group (BOO), ASOS (ASC), Kainos Group (KNOS), QUALCOMM (QCOM), accesso Technology Group (ACSO) and Avast (AVST).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 9/10/2025
• Today: 10/12/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Communication Services
• Industry: Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:FDEV
• CIK: N/A
• Web: frontier.co.uk
• Phone: +44-1223-394300
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 915
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Frontier Developments: GBX 420
• High Price Target: GBX 450
• Low Price Target: GBX 390
• Potential Upside/Downside: -3.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): GBX 0.41
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,073.71
• Forward P/E Ratio: 61.62
• P/E Growth: 2.11
• Net Income: -£21.36 million
• Net Margins: -24.05%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -30.43%
• Return on Assets: -4.87%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 27.70
• Current Ratio: 2.93
• Quick Ratio: 2.61

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £90.60 million
• Price / Sales: 1.76
• Cash Flow: GBX 43.98 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.94
• Book Value: GBX 198.94 per share
• Price / Book: 2.20

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 36,539,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £159.68 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.03