Highlights
- Rhumbline Advisers increased its stake in Frontier Communications Parent by 1.0% during the fourth quarter.
- Renowned investment firms adjusted their holdings in Frontier, with significant changes observed in Rhumbline, Charles Schwab, and others.
- Frontier Communications continues to report financial challenges, with a notable decline in quarterly earnings per share.
During the fourth quarter, Rhumbline Advisers made a slight adjustment to its position in Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (NASDAQ:FYBR), increasing its shareholding by 1.0%. This move was documented in the company's most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Rhumbline now possesses 629,712 shares, valued at approximately $21.85 million, which constitutes about 0.25% of Frontier's total share capital.
Broader Investor Engagement and Stakes
Several other prominent institutional investors have been active in modifying their stakes in the company. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its holding by 5% in the previous third quarter, translating to 2,310,952 shares valued at around $82.11 million. Anchorage Capital Advisors L.P. also augmented its position significantly by 26.6% during the same period. Additionally, UBS Asset Management's distinct business unit slightly increased its shareholding by 1.2% in the third quarter.
Current Market Performance and Statistics
As of recent trading sessions, FYBR shares opened at $35.78, experiencing a modest uptick of 0.2%. Frontier Communications Parent's stock performance over the year has oscillated between a low of $20.51 and a high of $39.21. Despite an aggressive push for growth, the company grapples with a negative return on equity at 3.61% and a negative net margin of 3.19%.
Financial Results and Analyst Perspectives
In its most recent earnings report, Frontier Communications posted a quarterly earnings per share of ($0.47), which fell short of analyst estimates. The stock has experienced mixed reviews from analysts, capturing one sell rating, nine hold ratings, and two buy ratings, as evidenced by MarketBeat.com's consensus data.