FRONTLINE PLC (FRO) stock surged 5.03% in the intraday trading session on Friday, as the company's fourth-quarter earnings report revealed a positive outlook for 2025 and strategic moves aimed at strengthening its financial position.

Despite reporting lower-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, FRONTLINE PLC expressed optimism about the upcoming year. The company's CEO, Lars H. Barstad, cited expectations of broader sanctions against Russia and Iran, coupled with diversification efforts by key importers of crude oil, as positive factors for the tanker industry. Additionally, slowing fleet growth in the asset classes FRONTLINE operates is expected to support favorable market conditions.

Furthermore, FRONTLINE PLC has taken strategic actions to enhance its competitiveness and financial flexibility. The company entered into three new senior secured credit facilities totaling $239 million, allowing it to refinance existing debt and provide additional revolving credit capacity. This move is expected to strengthen FRONTLINE's liquidity position, reduce borrowing costs, and lower cash breakeven rates.