Frontdoor, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Frontdoor, a home repair and maintenance app, has been named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2025 Home Reno Awards. Launched in April 2023, the app has been downloaded 2.4 million times and offers real-time video chats with experts on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, and handyman issues. The app's key features include:

• Diagnosis and repair advice
• Access to a network of trusted Pros for in-home help
• Helpful tips and discounts on HVAC systems and appliances
• First video chat is free, with unlimited chats available for $25 per year

Good Housekeeping's team spent 10,000 hours evaluating submissions for performance, safety, and durability in their Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab and through consumer testing. The recognition is seen as a significant honor for Frontdoor and its team.

Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the leading provider of home warranties in the U.S., has announced its plan to release third quarter 2024 financial results on Monday, November 4, 2024. The company will hold a conference call at 7:30 a.m. Central time (8:30 a.m. Eastern time) on the same day.

Participants can register for the conference call through a provided link, after which they will receive access details via email. The call will also be available as a webcast, including a slide presentation highlighting the company's results. The webcast can be accessed through Frontdoor's investor relations website.

For those unable to attend live, a replay of the call will be available for approximately 60 days. Replay access information for both phone and webcast options has been provided.

American Home Shield, a Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR) brand, is offering a 50% discount on select home warranty plans until September 26, 2024. This Labor Day promotion applies to ShieldGold and ShieldSilver base plans for new members' first year.

Home warranties are one-year service contracts covering repair and replacement costs for covered systems and appliances due to normal wear and tear. They complement homeowner's insurance by protecting items not typically covered. Kathy Collins, Frontdoor Chief Revenue Officer, emphasizes the importance of being prepared for inevitable home system and appliance breakdowns.

American Home Shield aims to protect homeowners from inconvenience and costs associated with these breakdowns, offering what they call 'warran-chi' - peace of mind when issues arise. For more details on coverage, fees, limitations, and exclusions, visit www.ahs.com/contracts.

Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the leading home warranty provider in the U.S., has promoted Evan Iverson to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 1, 2024. Iverson, who joined Frontdoor in 2019, will oversee the company's technology strategy and integration into service offerings, in addition to managing day-to-day operations for American Home Shield and Frontdoor brands. His responsibilities include enhancing contractor and member experiences and managing relationships with approximately 16,000 independent contractors. Chairman and CEO Bill Cobb expressed confidence in Iverson's ability to drive higher performance levels based on his track record of strong leadership and strategic insight.

Frontdoor Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR) reported strong Q2 2024 results, with revenue increasing 4% to $542 million. Highlights include:

- Gross profit margin reached a record high of 56%, up 470 basis points
- Net income rose 32% to $92 million
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 31% to $158 million
- Board approved a new 3-year, $650M share repurchase authorization

The company maintained its full-year 2024 revenue outlook of $1.81-1.84 billion, while increasing its gross profit margin forecast to slightly above 51% and Adjusted EBITDA range to $385-395 million. Frontdoor expects to close the acquisition of 2-10 in Q4 2024.

Frontdoor, the leading home warranty provider, will announce its Q2 2024 financial results on August 1, 2024. The results will be released at 7:30 a.m. Central time (8:30 a.m. Eastern time), followed by a conference call. Participants can register for the call online and will receive access details via email. The conference call will also be available via webcast, featuring a slide presentation on the company's performance. The call and webcast replay will be accessible for approximately 60 days.

American Home Shield, a Frontdoor brand (NASDAQ: FTDR), is offering new members a 50% discount on its popular ShieldGold and ShieldSilver home warranty plans for a time. ShieldSilver covers 14 major systems, including heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing, for approximately $20 per month with the discount. ShieldGold extends this protection to 23 items, including nine everyday appliances, for about $30 per month. Chief Revenue Officer Kathy Collins highlights the growing home repair costs and the importance of safeguarding homeowners from unexpected breakdowns. The discount applies to new members for the first-year base plans of ShieldGold and ShieldSilver. For more details, visit www.ahs.com.

Frontdoor, the leading U.S. home warranty provider, signed an exclusive deal with Moen to install its Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff in California. This initiative targets homeowners purchasing Flo via home insurance provider programs. The mandate by insurers to install such devices aims to decrease water damage claims by up to 96%. The agreement, effective June 7, will leverage Frontdoor's vast network of plumbing contractors for thousands of monthly installations. Additionally, Flo customers will receive a year of Frontdoor Unlimited membership, including unlimited video chats with experts and access to local pros.

Frontdoor, a leading provider of home warranties, announced an agreement to acquire 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW) for $585 million in cash. The acquisition, expected to close in Q4 2024, will diversify and expand Frontdoor's customer base by incorporating 2-10 HBW's new home structural warranties, which cover approximately 20% of new homes built in the U.S. This move is projected to increase Frontdoor's revenue and earnings, with 2-10 HBW contributing $198 million in revenue and $43 million in adjusted EBITDA in 2023. The acquisition is supported by a fully committed bridge facility and cash, with permanent financing expected through new debt. The transaction awaits regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.