Verizon (VZ) to Acquire Frontier (FYBR) for $20 Billion, Closing Expected January 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 3d ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Acquisition Progress: Verizon and Frontier Communications have received all necessary regulatory approvals and expect to finalize the $20 billion all-cash acquisition on January 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the strategic integration of both companies.
- Fiber Network Expansion: Upon completion of the transaction, Verizon's fiber footprint will expand to nearly 30 million passings across 31 states and Washington, D.C., which is expected to deliver enhanced value and more choices to millions of customers nationwide, strengthening market competitiveness.
- Stock Delisting Arrangement: Following the closing, Frontier's common stock will be delisted from Nasdaq, with the last day of trading anticipated to be January 16, 2026, impacting investors' holding strategies and market liquidity.
- Market Reaction Expectations: This acquisition is expected to not only increase Verizon's market share but also enhance service quality through resource and technology integration, likely resulting in positive impacts on future revenue growth.
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.
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0 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 38.440
Low
38.50
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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.
