Frontline Ltd
FRO.OL
Kr.247.70 -0.44%
Exchange: OSL | Sector: Energy | Industry: Oil Gas Midstream
Q4 2023
Published: Apr 26, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $415.00M down 16.6% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.53 decreased by 41.1% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 36.6%
  • Net income of 118.37M
  • ""We are committed to pursuing our strategy of modernizing our fleet and enhancing operational efficiency. We anticipate favorable market conditions improving shipping rates moving forward."" - John Fredriksen, CEO

Frontline Ltd (FRO.OL) Q4 2023 Financial Results Analysis: A Challenging Quarter Amidst Market Fluctuations

Executive Summary

Frontline Ltd (FRO.OL) reported a challenging Q4 2023, with revenues of $415 million, down 28.25% quarter-over-quarter and 16.55% year-over-year. The significant drop in gross profit margin to 36.6% from 49.8% in the previous quarter reflects the pressures on the crude oil market, impacting shipping rates and overall demand. Despite these challenges, the company's management remains optimistic about operational efficiencies and strategic fleet expansions, aiming to leverage anticipated market recoveries.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

415.00M
QoQ: -28.25% | YoY:-16.55%

Gross Profit

151.94M
36.61% margin
QoQ: -31.98% | YoY:-36.49%

Operating Income

138.05M
QoQ: -33.80% | YoY:-42.69%

Net Income

118.37M
QoQ: -34.54% | YoY:-40.70%

EPS

0.53
QoQ: -34.57% | YoY:-41.11%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

In Q4 2023, Frontline Ltd posted a revenue of $415 million, with a gross profit of $152 million and a net income of $118 million. Key performance ratios showed a profitability decrease with Net Income Margin at 28.5%, down from 43.5% quarter-on-quarter and a gross profit margin that also shrank considerably. The companyโ€™s EPS fell to $0.53, reflecting a significant year-over-year decline of 41.11%. The current ratio improved slightly to 1.78, indicating reasonable short-term liquidity despite ...

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q4 2024 425.64 0.30 -26.4% View
Q3 2024 490.32 0.27 +30.0% View
Q2 2024 556.03 0.84 +8.4% View
Q1 2024 578.40 0.81 +9.1% View
Q4 2023 415.00 0.53 -16.6% View