StandardAero (SARO) to Replace Frontier Communications (FYBR) in S&P MidCap 400 on January 22
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: PRnewswire
- Index Change: StandardAero will replace Frontier Communications Parent in the S&P MidCap 400 effective January 22, 2026, highlighting its recognition in the industrial sector.
- Acquisition Dynamics: Verizon Communications is acquiring Frontier Communications, with the deal expected to close soon, further consolidating the communications services market and enhancing Verizon's market share.
- Market Impact: The inclusion of StandardAero is likely to create new investment opportunities within the S&P MidCap 400, potentially attracting more investor attention to the company's growth potential and strengthening its position in the industrial sector.
- Industry Outlook: With Frontier's exit, the S&P MidCap 400 index will become more focused on companies with growth potential, reflecting market preferences for high-quality assets, which may influence investors' asset allocation strategies.
Analyst Views on FYBR
Wall Street analysts forecast FYBR stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FYBR is 38.50 USD with a low forecast of 38.50 USD and a high forecast of 38.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 38.440
Low
38.50
Averages
38.50
High
38.50
Current: 38.440
Low
38.50
Averages
38.50
High
38.50
About FYBR
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. is a pure-play fiber provider in the United States. The Company offers a portfolio of communications and technology services for consumer and business customers. These services are offered on either a standalone basis or in a bundled package based on individual customer needs. Its services include data and Internet services, voice services, video services, access services, advanced hardware and network solutions, and bundles. It offers voice services, including data-based Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and unified communications as a service (UCaaS), long-distance and voice messaging services, to consumer and business customers in all its markets. It provides video services under the Frontier TV brand in some of its markets, including portions of California, Indiana, Texas, Florida, and Connecticut. Its switched access services allow other carriers to use its facilities to originate and terminate their local and long-distance voice traffic.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





