Frontier Communications Corporation provides communications services to consumer, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. It offers broadband, video, voice, and other services and products through a combination of fiber and copper based networks to consumer customers. The company also provides broadband, Ethernet, traditional circuit-based, and voice services; and software defined wide area network, multiprotocol label switching, and time division multiplexing data transport and optical transport services to small, medium, and large enterprises, as well as advanced hardware and network solutions and services, and customer premise equipment. In addition, it offers 24/7 technical support; wireless broadband services in selected markets; satellite TV video services; voice services, including data-based VoIP, and long distance and voice messaging services; and a package of communications services. Further, the company provides a range of access services that allow other carriers to use facilities to originate and terminate their local and long distance voice traffic. As of December 31, 2017, it served approximately 4.9 million customers and 3.9 million broadband subscribers in 29 states. The company was formerly known as Citizens Communications Company and changed its name to Frontier Communications Corporation in July 2008. Frontier Communications Corporation was founded in 1927 and is based in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-IndustryIntegrated Telecommunication Services
SectorUtilities
Phone203-614-5600
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$8.61 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees21,200
Next Earnings Date5/7/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ:FTR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Communications' stock symbol?
Frontier Communications trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FTR."
How were Frontier Communications' earnings last quarter?
Frontier Communications Corp (NASDAQ:FTR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 26th. The utilities provider reported ($0.06) EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of ($0.04) by $0.02. The utilities provider earned $2.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.09 billion. Frontier Communications had a negative net margin of 7.47% and a negative return on equity of 0.58%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 4.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted ($0.59) earnings per share. View Frontier Communications' Earnings History.
When is Frontier Communications' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for FTR?
9 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Frontier Communications' stock. Their forecasts range from $1.75 to $7.00. On average, they expect Frontier Communications' share price to reach $3.5789 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 47.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Frontier Communications.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Frontier Communications?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Frontier Communications in the last year. There are currently 5 sell ratings and 4 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Sell." View Analyst Ratings for Frontier Communications.
Has Frontier Communications been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about FTR stock has trended somewhat positive on Tuesday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Frontier Communications earned a news impact score of 1.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the utilities provider a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
Are investors shorting Frontier Communications?
Frontier Communications saw a increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 54,012,677 shares, an increase of 1.3% from the February 15th total of 53,328,299 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 9,484,833 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.7 days. Currently, 51.9% of the company's stock are short sold. View Frontier Communications' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Frontier Communications' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Frontier Communications include ATN International (ATNI), Consolidated Communications (CNSL), pdvWireless (PDVW), Cincinnati Bell (CBB), Loop Industries (LOOP), LICT (LICT), Atento (ATTO), Hong Kong Television Network (HKTVY), IDT (IDT), magicJack VocalTec (CALL), Fusion Telecommunications International (FSNN), Alaska Communications Systems Group (ALSK), Oi SA em Recuperacao Judicial (OIBRQ), Otelco (OTEL) and Maxcom Telecomunic (MXMTY).
What other stocks do shareholders of Frontier Communications own?
Who are Frontier Communications' key executives?
Frontier Communications' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Daniel J. McCarthy, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 55)
- Mr. Steve Gable, Exec. VP & Chief Technology Officer (Age 45)
- Mr. Kenneth A. Arndt, Exec. VP of Commercial Sales Operations (Age 54)
- Mr. John J. Lass, Exec. VP of Customer Operations (Age 62)
- Mr. Sheldon Bruha, Interim CFO, Sr. VP & Treasurer
Who are Frontier Communications' major shareholders?
Frontier Communications' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (15.50%), Restructuring Capital Associates LP (2.56%), Two Sigma Investments LP (1.38%), Northern Trust Corp (1.33%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.11%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.11%). Company insiders that own Frontier Communications stock include John Lass, Kenneth Arndt and Steve Gable. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Frontier Communications.
Which institutional investors are selling Frontier Communications stock?
FTR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, KBC Group NV, Legal & General Group Plc, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Gabelli Funds LLC, MetLife Investment Advisors LLC and WealthTrust Axiom LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Frontier Communications.
Which institutional investors are buying Frontier Communications stock?
FTR stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Two Sigma Investments LP, Restructuring Capital Associates LP, Two Sigma Advisers LP, Bank of America Corp DE, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Norges Bank, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Millennium Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Frontier Communications stock in the last two years include John Lass, Kenneth Arndt and Steve Gable. View Insider Buying and Selling for Frontier Communications.
How do I buy shares of Frontier Communications?
Shares of FTR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Frontier Communications' stock price today?
One share of FTR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $2.42.
How big of a company is Frontier Communications?
Frontier Communications has a market capitalization of $254.83 million and generates $8.61 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $-750,000,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.34) on an earnings per share basis. Frontier Communications employs 21,200 workers across the globe.
What is Frontier Communications' official website?
How can I contact Frontier Communications?
Frontier Communications' mailing address is 401 Merritt 7, Norwalk CT, 06581. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 203-614-5600 or via email at [email protected]
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