Frontier Communications Stock Down Following Sale Delay

Frontier Communications (FYBR) stock has declined 0.9% following a regulatory delay in its $9.6 billion sale to Verizon. Analysts suggest a modest 4.65% potential upside with a "Hold" recommendation, while the GF Value indicates the stock is overvalued in comparison to historical standards, with a projected fair value of $30.23, implying a 17.47% downside from the current price.

Frontier Communications (FYBR) stock has experienced a decline of 0.9% following a regulatory delay in its $9.6 billion sale to Verizon. The regulatory hurdle has caused a temporary setback for the company, which was previously expected to post a loss of 22 cents per share in its earnings report for the period ending June 30, 2025 [1].

Analysts have maintained a cautious stance, with a "Hold" recommendation and a median 12-month price target of $38.50, a 4.6% increase from its last closing price of $36.73 [1]. Despite the regulatory delay, analysts anticipate a 2.4% rise in quarterly revenue to $1.516 billion from $1.48 billion a year ago, based on the mean estimate from 10 analysts [1].

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold," with 11 analysts recommending "hold" and 1 analyst recommending "sell" or "strong sell" [1]. The GF Value indicates that the stock is overvalued compared to historical standards, with a projected fair value of $30.23, implying a 17.47% downside from the current price [2].

Investors should closely monitor Frontier Communications' earnings report on July 29, 2025, to assess the impact of the regulatory delay and the company's overall financial health. The regulatory environment and market sentiment will continue to influence the stock's performance.

References:
[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L8N3TM26R:0-frontier-communications-parent-inc-expected-to-post-a-loss-of-22-cents-a-share-earnings-preview/
[2] Frontier Communications (FYBR) Stock Analysis, GF Value