Why Frontier Group Holdings Inc (ULCC) Stock Is Rising
As of 2026-08-25, Frontier Group Holdings Inc (ULCC) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 194.05%. Featured in 3 EPS revision reports, most recently on 2026-05-28.
Why ULCC Stock Is Rising
- +EPS Estimate Upgraded: Analysts raised Frontier Group Holdings Inc's next-year EPS growth estimate from 200.35% to 205.96% on 2026-08-17.
- ·Current-Year Growth: Projected at 31.04%, supporting the forward estimate revision.
News Context
The primary driver is the recent EPS estimate upgrade for next-year growth, revised upward from 200.35% to 205.96% before settling at 194.05%. This revision was plausibly catalyzed by Frontier’s record Q2 2026 revenue of $1.3 billion, up 38% year-over-year and significantly beating Wall Street estimates. The subsequent announcement of a Starlink partnership and extended Barclays card agreement may have supported continued buying, as the stock has kept rising beyond the initial upgrade. No other clear headline explains the move beyond these operational and strategic developments.
Generated 2026-08-25 · news as of 2026-08-25
Current Snapshot
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines
- EPS growth next year
- 194.05%
- EPS growth this year
- 31.04%
- EPS next quarter (est)
- -$0.06
- Last price
- $5.97
EPS Revision History
| Date | EPS Next Y | EPS This Y | Next Q (est) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | 194.05% | 31.04% | -$0.06 | $5.97 |
| 2026-08-24 | 194.05% | 31.04% | -$0.06 | $5.79 |
| 2026-08-23 | 205.91% | 35.48% | -$0.05 | $5.96 |
| 2026-08-21 | 205.91% | 35.48% | -$0.05 | $5.96 |
| 2026-08-20 | 205.96% | 35.52% | -$0.05 | $5.76 |
| 2026-08-19 | 205.96% | 35.52% | -$0.05 | $5.99 |
| 2026-08-18 | 205.96% | 35.52% | -$0.05 | $6.15 |
| 2026-08-17 | 205.96% | 35.52% | -$0.05 | $6.35 |
| 2026-08-16 | 200.35% | 33.58% | -$0.06 | $6.69 |
| 2026-08-14 | 200.35% | 33.58% | -$0.06 | $6.69 |
| 2026-08-13 | 200.35% | 33.58% | -$0.06 | $6.82 |
| 2026-08-12 | 200.35% | 33.58% | -$0.06 | $6.70 |
| 2026-08-11 | 200.35% | 33.58% | -$0.06 | $6.91 |
| 2026-08-10 | 200.35% | 33.58% | -$0.06 | $6.78 |
| 2026-08-09 | 200.35% | 33.58% | -$0.06 | $7.38 |
| 2026-08-07 | 200.35% | 33.58% | -$0.06 | $7.38 |
| 2026-08-06 | 200.35% | 33.58% | -$0.06 | $7.58 |
| 2026-08-05 | 200.35% | 33.58% | -$0.06 | $7.95 |
| 2026-08-04 | 200.35% | 33.58% | -$0.06 | $7.99 |
| 2026-08-03 | 200.30% | 33.54% | -$0.06 | $7.69 |
| 2026-08-02 | 200.30% | 33.54% | -$0.06 | $6.75 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200.30% | 33.54% | -$0.06 | $6.75 |
| 2026-07-30 | 200.30% | 33.54% | -$0.06 | $6.98 |
| 2026-07-29 | 146.14% | -19.53% | -$0.16 | $6.50 |
| 2026-07-28 | 146.14% | -19.53% | -$0.47 | $6.23 |
| 2026-07-27 | 146.14% | -19.53% | -$0.47 | $6.10 |
| 2026-07-26 | 146.14% | -19.53% | -$0.47 | $5.81 |
| 2026-07-24 | 146.14% | -19.53% | -$0.47 | $5.81 |
| 2026-07-23 | 146.14% | -19.53% | -$0.47 | $5.50 |
| 2026-07-22 | 146.14% | -19.53% | -$0.47 | $5.95 |
Reports Featuring ULCC
Recent News
- Frontier Group: Q2 Earnings SnapshotAssociated Press
- Frontier Airlines Delivers Record Second Quarter 2026 Revenue of $1.3 billion, up 38 percent Year-over-Year and Significantly Beats Wall Street EstimatesPR Newswire
- Airline stocks get a big boost from drop in oil pricesMarketWatch
- Frontier Airlines to add Starlink internet on planes starting 2027Investing.com
- Frontier Airlines to Offer Starlink, the Fastest WiFi in the SkyPR Newswire
- Frontier Airlines, a Wi-Fi Holdout, Is Partnering With SpaceX's StarlinkThe Wall Street Journal
- Frontier Airlines and Barclays Extend Long-Term Partnership to Deliver More Value for FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard CardmembersPR Newswire
- Rival Airlines Are Carving Up Spirit's Routes and Airport SlotsThe Wall Street Journal
- Rival Airlines Are Carving Up Spirit's Routes and Airport SlotsThe Wall Street Journal
- This airline is the best bet to fill Spirit's voidMarketWatch
Screen Performance
Aggregate stats across all 2014 tickers our top-EPS-revision screen has flagged over the past 146 days.
- Median return since detection
- +3.1%
- % of tickers in the green
- 56%
- Median return on winners
- +19.9%
- Large revisions captured
- 1606
Past detection performance reflects the price change between when a ticker first entered our screen and the most recent observation. Not a forward-looking forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Frontier Group Holdings Inc (ULCC) stock go up recently?▾
Frontier Group Holdings Inc (ULCC) stock has risen following an analyst upgrade of its next-year EPS growth estimate from 200.35% to 205.96% on 2026-08-17. EPS estimate upgrades are among the strongest leading indicators of stock outperformance.
What is Frontier Group Holdings Inc's next-year EPS growth estimate?▾
As of 2026-08-25, Frontier Group Holdings Inc (ULCC) has a next-year EPS growth estimate of 194.05%, based on analyst consensus.
When was the latest EPS estimate revision for ULCC?▾
The most recent revision occurred on 2026-08-24, when analysts adjusted the next-year EPS growth estimate from 205.91% to 194.05%.
What sector and industry does Frontier Group Holdings Inc belong to?▾
Frontier Group Holdings Inc operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Airlines industry.
How often is this EPS estimate data updated?▾
EPS revision data is refreshed daily from analyst consensus estimates. ULCC appears on this page because it was flagged by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.
EPS revision data sourced from analyst consensus estimates, refreshed daily. Frontier Group Holdings Inc (ULCC) appears here because it was detected by our daily top-EPS-revision-performer screen.