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Frontdoor Inc operates in the Diversified Consumer Services industry within the Consumer Discretionary sector, generating revenue through consumer-facing services.
Business. Frontdoor Inc operates in the Diversified Consumer Services industry within the Consumer Discretionary sector, generating revenue through consumer-facing services.
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Synthesis
Frontdoor Inc operates in the Diversified Consumer Services industry within the Consumer Discretionary sector, generating revenue through consumer-facing services.
Frontdoor Inc maintains a highly leveraged capital structure, with total long-term debt of $1.17 billion against total equity of $242 million, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.85. The company holds $566 million in cash and equivalents, but this is insufficient to cover total debt, leading to a negative net cash position. Operating cash flow stands at $416 million, which provides a coverage buffer for debt obligations, while capital expenditures remain low at $26 million, indicating a mature or asset-light operational model. The current ratio is not explicitly provided, but the liquidity risk is assessed as medium due to the high leverage and negative net cash position.
Profitability metrics show strong returns on capital, with a return on equity of 105.37% and a return on assets of 11.9%. The gross profit of $1.16 billion on revenue of $2.09 billion indicates a gross margin of approximately 55.3%, suggesting a business model with significant pricing power or low direct costs. Net income of $255 million reflects a net margin of approximately 12.2%. These returns are notably high, likely driven by the low equity base relative to earnings, which amplifies ROE but also increases financial risk.
Segment and geographic data are not available in the provided input, preventing a detailed analysis of revenue concentration or regional exposure. The company’s activity is broadly classified as Diversified Consumer Services, but specific product lines or customer segments are not disclosed in the current dataset.
Historical growth trajectory data is absent from the input, so trends in revenue or net income over the past five years cannot be assessed. The current financial snapshot provides a single-period view, limiting the ability to evaluate momentum or cyclicality.
Key risk factors include medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The primary concern is the high debt load relative to equity, which could constrain financial flexibility in a downturn. The negative net cash position further exacerbates this risk, as the company relies on operating cash flow to service debt. Dilution risk is low, with basic and diluted shares outstanding being identical at 70.96 million, indicating no significant options or convertible securities currently impacting share count.
Recent news events indicate internal system reconciler activities related to coverage closure and analysis job queuing, but no material corporate actions, filings, or market-moving news are disclosed. The absence of recent material events suggests a stable operational environment, though the lack of transparency in recent disclosures limits the ability to assess emerging risks or opportunities.
- High leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.85 and negative net cash position.
- Strong profitability with ROE of 105.37% and ROA of 11.9%.
- Low capital expenditure of $26 million suggests a mature or asset-light business.
- Medium liquidity risk due to high debt and reliance on operating cash flow.
- Low dilution risk with no difference between basic and diluted shares.
- Lack of segment and historical data limits comprehensive analysis.
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 4,55 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 2,2B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 430,9M USD |
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Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- SVP & Chief Technology Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 4 309exercise · 2026-07-14
- SVP & Chief Technology Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 5 746exercise · 2026-07-14
- SVP & Chief Operating Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 6 474exercise · 2026-03-31
- Director, CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 28 048exercise · 2026-03-31
- SVP & Chief Revenue Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 6 574exercise · 2026-03-31
- SVP & Chief Legal Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 7 012exercise · 2026-03-31
- SVP & Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 1 753exercise · 2026-03-31
- VP, Controller & CAO · Employee Stock Options (Right to Buy) → Common StockAcquired 6 432 @ $53,64grant · 2026-03-30
- Director, CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 61 521grant · 2026-03-30
- SVP & Chief Legal Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 14 914grant · 2026-03-30
- SVP & Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 13 982grant · 2026-03-30
- SVP & Chief Revenue Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 14 914grant · 2026-03-30
- SVP & Chief Technology Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 13 982grant · 2026-03-30
- VP, Controller & CAO · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 2 796grant · 2026-03-30
- SVP & Chief Operating Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 13 982grant · 2026-03-30
- SVP & Chief Operating Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockAcquired 3 785exercise · 2026-03-27
- SVP & Chief Legal Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 9 463exercise · 2026-03-27
- Director, CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 34 696exercise · 2026-03-27
- SVP & Chief Revenue Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 6 308exercise · 2026-03-27
- SVP & Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 1 893exercise · 2026-03-27
- SVP & Chief Revenue Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 6 259exercise · 2026-03-25
- SVP & Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 1 825exercise · 2026-03-25
- SVP & Chief Legal Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 7 824exercise · 2026-03-25
- Director, CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 32 342exercise · 2026-03-25
- SVP & Chief Operating Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common StockDisposed 5 216exercise · 2026-03-25
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- Cash Conversion Ratiooperating_cash_flow / net_income
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- Capex To Revenuecapital_expenditure / revenue
- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Frontdoor, Inc. Market data — financials · 2026-07-29
- reconciler_enqueue (reconciler) on FTDR.O · 2026-07-29
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$77M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$112M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$64M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,01 %$46M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$62M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$21M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,01 %$468M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$118M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$47M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,01 %$490M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$21M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$184M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$48M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$101M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$85M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$33M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$36M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$23M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$5M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$11M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Bill C. CobbChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
Insider activity
- SVP & Chief Technology Officer · Common StockOther 4 309 · 2026-07-14
- SVP & Chief Technology Officer · Common StockOther 2 571 @ $74,79$192K · 2026-07-14
- SVP & Chief Technology Officer · Common StockOther 5 746 · 2026-07-14
- SVP & Chief Technology Officer · Common StockOther 1 928 @ $74,79$144K · 2026-07-14
- Director · Common StockOther 2 112 · 2026-06-29
- Director · Common StockOther 2 836 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Common StockOther 2 836 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Common StockOther 2 836 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Common StockOther 2 836 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Common StockOther 2 836 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Common StockOther 2 836 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Common StockOther 2 836 · 2026-05-13
- SVP & Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 1 753 · 2026-03-31
- SVP & Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 427 @ $51,95$22K · 2026-03-31
- SVP & Chief Legal Officer · Common StockOther 7 012 · 2026-03-31
- SVP & Chief Legal Officer · Common StockOther 3 250 @ $51,95$169K · 2026-03-31
- SVP & Chief Operating Officer · Common StockOther 6 574 · 2026-03-31
- SVP & Chief Operating Officer · Common StockOther 1 798 @ $51,95$93K · 2026-03-31
- SVP & Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 6 574 · 2026-03-31
- SVP & Chief Revenue Officer · Common StockOther 2 954 @ $51,95$153K · 2026-03-31
- Director, CEO · Common StockOther 28 048 · 2026-03-31
- Director, CEO · Common StockOther 12 229 @ $51,95$635K · 2026-03-31
- SVP & Chief Operating Officer · Common StockOther 1 036 @ $55,84$58K · 2026-03-27
- SVP & Chief Operating Officer · Common StockOther 3 785 · 2026-03-27
- SVP & Chief Legal Officer · Common StockOther 9 463 · 2026-03-27
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Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 242MUnknown
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 566MUnknown
- Net income (annual): USD 255MUnknown
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 416MUnknown
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 3Unknown
- Gross profit (annual): USD 1.16BUnknown
- Interest expense (annual): USD 79MUnknown
- Revenue (annual): USD 2.09BUnknown
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 402MUnknown
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 936MUnknown
- Total assets (annual): USD 2.14BUnknown
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 3Unknown
- Capex (annual): USD 26MUnknown
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 338MUnknown
- Current assets (annual): USD 624MUnknown
- Shares outstanding (annual): 70.96MUnknown
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 1.17BUnknown
- Revenue (annual): USD 1.84BUnknown
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 1.2BUnknown
- Current assets (annual): USD 488MUnknown
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 421MUnknown
- Shares outstanding (annual): 75.31MUnknown
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 369MUnknown
- Interest expense (annual): USD 40MUnknown