Frontier Communications Parent (FYBR)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $37.99 | Market Cap: $9.5 BilSector: Communication Services | Industry: Integrated Telecommunication Services
Frontier Communications Parent (FYBR)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $37.99Market Cap: $9.5 BilSector: Communication ServicesIndustry: Integrated Telecommunication Services
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -0.1%, Dist 3Y High is -1.8% | Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 125% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 3.9% | Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -22% | Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -23% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, and Data Centers & Infrastructure. | Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -8.2% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 3.9% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, and Data Centers & Infrastructure. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -0.1%, Dist 3Y High is -1.8% |
| Weak multi-year price returns3Y Excs Rtn is -22% |
| Debt is significantNet D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 125% |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -23% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -8.2% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
FYBR Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Strong Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Frontier Communications Parent (FYBR) reported robust third-quarter 2025 financial results on October 28, 2025, which exceeded analyst expectations. The company announced record fiber net additions of 133,000, a 25% year-over-year growth in fiber broadband revenue, and a 16% year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA. Total revenue reached $1.55 billion, marking a 4.1% increase compared to the previous year.
2. Accelerated Fiber Network Expansion
The company continued its aggressive fiber network buildout, adding 326,000 fiber passings in the third quarter of 2025, bringing the total to 8.8 million locations passed with fiber. This ongoing expansion and significant customer growth in its fiber business signal strong operational performance and future potential.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| FYBR Return | - | - | -14% | -1% | 37% | 10% | 29% |
| Peers Return | 47% | 94% | -9% | 7% | -5% | 9% | 186% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| FYBR Win Rate | - | 57% | 33% | 42% | 42% | 80% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 43% | 48% | 33% | 38% | 37% | 45% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| FYBR Max Drawdown | - | - | -28% | -53% | -15% | 0% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -27% | -2% | -29% | -23% | -31% | -36% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: GSAT, CALX, ZD, CCOI, ELWT.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | FYBR | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -65.5% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 189.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 415 days | 464 days |
Compare to GSAT, CALX, ZD, CCOI, ELWT
In The Past
Frontier Communications Parent's stock fell -65.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/23/2021. A -65.5% loss requires a 189.6% gain to breakeven.
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 0.8% | 0.8% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -0.5% | -0.5% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -22.5% | -22.5% | -25.6% |
| 05312023 | FYBR | Frontier Communications Parent | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 46.6% | 79.6% | -19.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | PINS | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | |
| 11212025 | TMUS | T-Mobile US | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 0.8% | 0.8% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | Z | Zillow | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 11072025 | IRDM | Iridium Communications | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -0.5% | -0.5% | -5.6% |
| 10032025 | TTD | Trade Desk | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -22.5% | -22.5% | -25.6% |
| 05312023 | FYBR | Frontier Communications Parent | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 46.6% | 79.6% | -19.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 36.92 |
| Mkt Cap | 3.5 |
| Rev LTM | 928 |
| Op Inc LTM | 5 |
| FCF LTM | 34 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 47 |
| CFO LTM | 231 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 323 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 4.3% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 13.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | 2.9% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.7% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 0.0% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 0.7% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.3% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 17.9% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 23.0% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -5.3% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 5.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 3.5 |
| P/S | 1.8 |
| P/EBIT | 9.6 |
| P/E | -24.5 |
| P/CFO | 5.9 |
| Total Yield | -0.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 1.0% |
| D/E | 0.6 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 0.8% |
| 3M Rtn | -3.7% |
| 6M Rtn | 9.6% |
| 12M Rtn | 10.2% |
| 3Y Rtn | -24.9% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 0.8% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -9.4% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -5.1% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -4.4% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -90.5% |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 10282025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 7292025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 4292025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2202025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11052024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8022024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5032024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2232024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11012023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8042023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5052023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2242023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11022022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8052022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5062022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 9302021 | 11032021 | 10-Q 9/30/2021 |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| Owner | Title | Filing Date | Action | Price | Shares | TransactedValue | Value ofHeld Shares | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Harrobin John | EVP, Consumer | 3052025 | Sell | 36.01 | 36,000 | 1,296,360 | 2,755,593 | Form |
| 1 | ARES MANAGEMENT LLC | 12122024 | Sell | 34.37 | 11,500,000 | 395,255,000 | 822,225,536 | Form | |
| 2 | ARES MANAGEMENT LLC | 12122024 | Sell | 34.37 | 11,500,000 | 395,255,000 | 822,225,536 | Form | |
| 3 | ARES MANAGEMENT LLC | 12122024 | Sell | 34.37 | 11,500,000 | 395,255,000 | 822,225,536 | Form | |
| 4 | ARES MANAGEMENT LLC | 12122024 | Sell | 34.37 | 11,500,000 | 395,255,000 | 822,225,536 | Form |
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