Frontier Developments (FDEV): Profit upgrade
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14 Jan 2026 · guidance raised · +3% on the day · −22% until the next step
The success of Jurassic World Evolution 3 underscores the enduring strength and scalability of the CMS model, and Frontier's ability to deliver compelling games for its player communities.
12 May 2026 · guidance raised · +16% on the day · +17% until the next step
The success of Jurassic World Evolution 3, combined with strong ongoing sales across Frontier's other games, has increased the Board's expectations for FY26 revenue to approximately £103 million, abov
10 Jun 2026 · guidance raised · -5% on the day · +16% until the next step
Adjusted Operating Profit increased year-on-year by 44% to approximately £19.0 million, beating the previous record set in FY19.
9 Sep 2026 · guidance raised · fourth in 12 months · +3% since
FY26 was a landmark year for Frontier. We delivered record financial performance, demonstrated the strength of our CMS strategy, and continued to invest in the world-class franchises our players love.
Profit upgrade
guidance raised · fourth in 12 months
Directionahead of expectations / raised
Reaction on the day+16%
In 12 months4 statements in the same direction
Company's wordsFY26 was a landmark year for Frontier. We delivered record financial performance, demonstrated the strength of our CMS strategy, and continued to invest in the world-class franchises our players love. ↗
As of 9 Sep 2026 ↗
Since Oct 2023: 1145 situations of this kind; median share price +0% six months after they opened
Every step · 4
- 14 Jan 2026 guidance raised · +3% on the day – The success of Jurassic World Evolution 3 underscores the enduring strength and scalability of the CMS model, and Frontier's ability to deliver compelling... ↗
- 12 May 2026 guidance raised · +16% on the day – The success of Jurassic World Evolution 3, combined with strong ongoing sales across Frontier's other games, has increased the Board's expectations for FY26... ↗
- 10 Jun 2026 guidance raised · -5% on the day – Adjusted Operating Profit increased year-on-year by 44% to approximately £19.0 million, beating the previous record set in FY19. ↗
- 9 Sep 2026 guidance raised · fourth in 12 months – FY26 was a landmark year for Frontier. We delivered record financial performance, demonstrated the strength of our CMS strategy, and continued to invest in... ↗
What is happening
Frontier Developments: Profit upgrade – guidance raised · fourth in 12 months. ['guidance raised · fourth in 12 months']
- In short
- Frontier Developments raised its guidance on 9 Sep 2026; the shares moved +16% on the day. It is the fourth such statement in 12 months.
- Announced
- 14 Jan 2026 · guidance raised · +3% on the day
- Latest
- 9 Sep 2026 · guidance raised · +16% on the day
Briefing
Frontier Developments in 5 minutes
Frontier Developments, based in Cambridge, makes management simulation games in which players build and run theme parks, zoos and dinosaur parks. In 2023 its attempt to branch into other genres and third-party...
- Act 12023: diversification fails, costs are cut
- Act 2FY25: back to profit, with a mixed launch
- Act 3FY26: Jurassic World Evolution 3 drives a record year
From the company's own announcements. Not investment advice.
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