Frontline (FRO) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved record quarterly profit of $659.2 million ($2.96/share) and adjusted profit of $580.2 million ($2.61/share) for Q2 2026, driven by high TCE rates, strategic fleet management, and revenues of $943.3 million.

• Declared a $2.61 per share dividend for Q2 2026 and announced a special $0.80 per share dividend from VLCC sales proceeds.

• Entered multiple time charter-out agreements for VLCCs at strong rates, supporting future revenue visibility.

• Shareholders benefit from a long-term strategy of increasing voyage days and exposure during post-COVID years.

• Market inefficiencies and geopolitical risks are driving high tanker rates and profits.

Financial highlights

• Q2 2026 revenues were $943.3 million, up from $714.2 million in Q1 2026; net profit was $659.2 million, and adjusted profit was $580.2 million.

• Adjusted EBITDA reached $681.1 million, up from $457.8 million in Q1 2026.

• Operating cash flow for Q2 2026 was $579.5 million.

• Ship operating and administrative expenses, as well as adjusted interest expense and depreciation, decreased sequentially.

• $54.7 million gain on vessel sales and $12.4 million share of results from associated companies contributed to results.

Outlook and guidance

• Q3 2026 spot TCE rates contracted at $156,900 for VLCCs (86% done), $117,400 for Suezmax (79% done), and $81,000 for LR2/Aframax (70% done).

• Cash generation potential estimated at $2.3 billion ($10.35/share) at current rates, with a 24% cash flow yield.

• A 30% rate increase could boost cash generation to $3.1 billion ($30.91/share); a 30% decrease would lower it to $1.5 billion ($6.80/share).

• Management remains focused on capturing near-term value and securing revenue at high market levels amid ongoing geopolitical volatility.

• Long-term market disruptions and inefficiencies expected to persist, supporting strong rates.