FYBR Stock Forecast & Price Target

Frontier Communications has demonstrated strong financial growth as indicated by a 21% increase in Fiber Broadband Revenues and a 13% rise in overall Consumer Fiber Revenue in the second quarter of 2024, alongside a 12% year-over-year growth in Business and Wholesale Fiber revenues. The company's fiber broadband customer base has surged by 64% since the end of 2020, reaching an installed base of nearly 2.2 million customers, which is a key driver for ongoing revenue stability and growth. Additionally, the projection for fiber EBITDA suggests substantial improvement, with estimates rising from $2.235 billion in 2024 to approximately $3.225 billion by the end of the decade, reflecting the increasing market demand for fiber products and the effective implementation of value-added services.

The negative outlook on Frontier Communications's stock is primarily driven by ongoing erosion of its copper business, with Copper EBITDA declining approximately 13% in the second quarter of 2024. Additionally, the projected growth from fiber services may not materialize as anticipated, given that the company's capital investments are now past their peak and future cash flow generation is hindered by significant cash burn during the fiber expansion phase. Furthermore, the total advance of $2.0 billion planned for the fiber buildout is $500 million less than management's estimates, suggesting that full maturity and robust financial performance may not be achievable until at least 2030.