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    Earnings call· Dec 2025(Q4 FY25)

    Frontdoor Q4 FY25 earnings call FTDR

    Feb 26, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Frontdoor Q4 FY25 — Record Performance and Raised Long-Term Margin Target

    Frontdoor delivered a strong Q4 and FY25, achieving record gross profit margins and adjusted EBITDA, driven by effective pricing, operational execution, and 2-10 acquisition synergies. The company stabilized member count ahead of schedule and is focused on scaling non-warranty services like HVAC upgrades. Management raised its long-term adjusted EBITDA margin target and reiterated its commitment to significant share repurchases, signaling confidence in its durable growth engine and capital-light model.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue increased 14% year over year to nearly $2.1 billion in FY25.

    • Gross profit margin expanded 150 basis points to a record 55% in FY25.

    • Adjusted EBITDA grew 25% to $553 million in FY25, with margin expanding over 200 basis points to 26%.

    • Member count stabilized in FY25, ahead of schedule, with 3% growth in the Direct-to-Consumer channel.

    • Realized over $20 million in cost synergies from the 2-10 acquisition, exceeding the original $10 million target for FY25.

    Concerns

    3

    • Existing home sales volumes remained constrained near historic lows in FY25, weighing on home warranty sales in this channel.

    • First-year Direct-to-Consumer revenue is expected to see a low single-digit decline in FY26 due to deliberate revenue trade-off for member growth through promotional pricing.

    • Renewal member count is expected to be a modest headwind in FY26 due to the natural lag from lower first-year real estate units in prior years.

    Guidance & targets

    19
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Ending member count growth
    Grow
    high materiality
    High
    Long-term Adjusted EBITDA margin target
    Mid-20% range
    high materiality
    High
    Share repurchase authorization completion
    Remaining $329 million completed
    high materiality
    High
    Revenue
    $2.155 billion to $2.195 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Gross margin
    54% to 55% range
    high materiality
    High
    SG&A
    $660 million to $680 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Adjusted EBITDA
    $565 million to $580 million
    high materiality
    High
    Adjusted EBITDA margin
    Approximately 26%
    high materiality
    High
    Adjusted EBITDA to Free Cash Flow conversion
    Low 60% range
    medium materiality
    High
    Capital expenditure
    $30 million to $35 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Effective tax rate
    Approximately 25%
    low materiality
    High
    Total revenue growth
    3% to 5%
    high materiality
    High
    Revenue
    $440 million to $445 million
    high materiality
    High
    Adjusted EBITDA
    $95 million to $105 million
    high materiality
    High
    Revenue
    $2.5 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Long-term revenue growth
    Mid- to high single-digit percentage growth
    high materiality
    High
    First-year channels member growth
    About 5%
    high materiality
    High
    Non-warranty and other revenue
    $220 million to $240 million
    medium materiality
    High
    HVAC upgrade program revenue
    About $165 million
    medium materiality
    High

    Segment performance

    4
    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Renewal Channel
    Revenue growth driven by higher 2-10 volume and price in FY25.
    		—10%——
    First-year Real Estate Channel
    Revenue growth driven by the addition of 2-10 in FY25.
    		—13%——
    First-year Direct-to-Consumer Channel
    Revenue growth driven by higher volume, partially offset by lower price in FY25.
    		—4%——
    Non-warranty and Other
    Revenue growth driven by the success of new HVAC and Moen programs, and new homebuilder revenue from 2-10 acquisition in FY25.
    		—66%——

    Operational metrics

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    Revenue growth
    14%YoY
    FY25
    Net income growth
    9%YoY
    FY25
    Adjusted EBITDA growth
    25%YoY
    FY25
    Share repurchases
    $280 millionRecord
    FY25
    Cost synergies from 2-10 acquisition
    $20 millionExceeded target
    FY25
    2-10 acquisition multiple target
    Less than 7x
    By 2028
    Member count stabilization
    StabilizedAhead of schedule
    FY25
    DTC member growth
    3%YoY
    FY25
    Renewal rate
    75%Improved by 150 bps
    FY25
    AHS app downloads
    Nearly 600,000
    As of Q4 FY25
    Video chat completions
    About 80,000
    As of Q4 FY25
    Members on monthly auto pay
    84%Increased by 100 bps
    FY25
    New HVAC upgrade revenue
    $128 millionGrew by $41 million (48%)
    FY25
    New HVAC upgrade installations
    About 55,000
    To date
    New HVAC upgrade gross margin
    Around 20%
    Current
    Moen program revenue
    $15 million
    First full year
    Q4 Revenue growth
    13%YoY
    Q4 FY25
    Q4 Gross margin growth
    70 bpsYoY
    Q4 FY25
    Q4 Adjusted EBITDA growth
    21%YoY
    Q4 FY25
    Q4 Adjusted diluted EPS
    $0.23
    Q4 FY25
    Q4 Share repurchases
    $87 million
    Q4 FY25
    Organic revenue growth
    3.7%YoY
    FY25
    Gross profit dollars growth
    17%YoY
    FY25
    Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion
    200 bpsYoY
    FY25
    Operating leverage
    Approximately 100 bps
    FY25
    Liquidity
    About $660 million
    As of Q4 FY25
    Net leverage ratio
    1.4x
    As of Q4 FY25
    Total share repurchases since 2021
    $720 million
    Since 2021
    Remaining share repurchase authorization
    $329 million
    Remaining
    Interest income
    About $16 million
    FY26
    Integration costs
    About $8 million
    FY26
    Stock-based compensation
    $33 million
    FY26
    Renewal channel revenue growth
    Low single-digit
    FY26
    First-year DTC channel revenue growth
    Low single-digit decline
    FY26
    First-year real estate channel revenue
    Relatively flat
    FY26
    Q1 FY26 Revenue growth
    Mid-single-digit increase
    Q1 FY26
    Q1 FY26 Revenue growth
    Low single-digit increase
    Q1 FY26
    Q1 FY26 Revenue growth
    High single-digit decrease
    Q1 FY26
    Q1 FY26 Revenue growth
    Mid-double-digit increase
    Q1 FY26
    Favorable claims cost development
    $7 million
    Q1 FY25

    Being lapped in Q1 FY26

    Existing home sales growth outlook
    3% or 4%
    FY26

    Modest increase anticipated, not sharing NAR's bullish outlook.

    Real estate channel market share
    About one-third
    Current
    Real estate channel sales unit growth target
    5%
    FY26
    Claims cost inflation
    Low single-digitExpected
    FY26

    Managed through contractor network and supply chain; less exposure to tariffs in HVAC due to domestic manufacturing.

    Preferred contractor network usage
    Mid-80sHigh point
    Current
    CapEx to Adjusted EBITDA conversion
    Low 60% rangeVery high rate
    FY26

    Industry KPIs

    6
    MetricValueDetails
    EPS$0.23USD
    Revenue$2.1 billionUSD
    Net income$255 millionUSD
    Gross margin55%%
    Adjusted EBITDA ebita$553 millionUSD
    Share buyback capital return$280 millionUSD

    Product announcements

    1
    ProductTypeDetails
    Appliance upgrade programlaunch

    Deals & partnerships

    2
    2-10 Home Buyers WarrantyStrategic acquisition to broaden portfolio and expand into new homebuilder relationships.

    The acquisition has exceeded expectations in execution and synergy realization. It provides new homebuilder relationships for potential B2B distribution channel.

    MoenPartnership leveraging contractor network for outside opportunities.

    Part of strategy to leverage contractor network more strategically and monetize it.

    Risks & headwinds

    5
    Existing home sales volumes constrainedFY25

    Near historic lows

    Mitigation: Increased localized investment, deepened engagement with real estate agents, launched promotional pricing in real estate channel.

    Renewal member count headwindFY26

    Modest headwind

    Mitigation: Growth in first-year acquisitions in 2025 and 2026 will flow into the renewal book with a natural lag, positioning renewals to become a tailwind beginning later in 2027 and accelerating beyond.

    Low single-digit decline in first-year DTC revenueFY26

    Low single-digit decline

    Mitigation: This is a deliberate revenue trade-off to drive member growth through promotional pricing, which has shown strong renewal rates.

    Tariff uncertainty and impact on claims costsFY26

    Low single-digit cost inflation expected for FY26

    Mitigation: Managed through dynamic pricing, trade service fees, preferred contractor network usage (mid-80s), and supply chain management. Less exposed in HVAC due to domestic manufacturing, primary exposure in appliance trade (circuit boards).

    Lapping favorable claims cost development from prior yearQ1 FY26

    $7 million favorable claims cost development from Q1 FY25

    Mitigation: Outlook for Q1 FY26 adjusted EBITDA ($95M-$105M) already reflects this.

    What to watch in Q1 FY26

    5

    Appliance upgrade program launch

    Around Q4
    CurrentIn pilot in select markets
    TargetBroader launch

    Why it matters

    Indicates expansion of non-warranty services and potential for new revenue streams.

    So we are hoping to launch that post peak later on in the year, around Q4 is our current plan.

    Q&A highlights

    5

    How will promotional pricing in DTC and real estate channels affect overall pricing growth in 2026, and will it create a drag on renewal channel growth?

    Management stated they will not increase discounting days for the 50% off program in DTC but will introduce promotional pricing in the real estate channel, though not at the same deep discount. They are pleased with the strong renewal rates from members who transitioned from promotional pricing, indicating a good balance between member acquisition and retention.

    “Our pricing strategy remains the same. We will not be increasing the number of discounting days on the 50% off program we've been running. But we're very pleased with the urgency that, that brings to prospective members, and we'll continue to employ that, but not at an increased level.”

    asked by Sergio Segura · answered by William Cobb

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    FY25 Performance Highlights

    Frontdoor reported a strong FY25, with revenue reaching nearly $2.1 billion, a 14% YoY increase. Gross profit margin hit a record 55%, up 150 basis points, and adjusted EBITDA grew 25% to $553 million, with margins expanding over 200 basis points to 26%. The company also generated record free cash flow of $390 million and repurchased $280 million worth of shares.

    02

    Member Count Stabilization and Growth Drivers

    A key achievement in FY25 was the stabilization of member count, ahead of schedule, marking the first time since 2020. This was driven by 3% member growth in the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channel, strong second-half momentum in the first-year real estate channel, and a 150 basis point improvement in renewal rates to 75%. The company capitalized on an improving housing market with increased inventory and promotional pricing in real estate.

    03

    Scaling Non-Warranty Services

    Frontdoor continues to expand its non-warranty revenue streams, with the new HVAC upgrade program growing 48% to $128 million in FY25, representing 55,000 installations. The company also launched an appliance upgrade program in select markets and expanded partnerships, such as the Moen program which delivered $15 million. These initiatives aim to increase share of wallet with existing members and leverage the contractor network.

    04

    2-10 Acquisition Synergies

    The integration of the 2-10 acquisition has exceeded expectations, realizing over $20 million in cost synergies, double the original FY25 target. The company is on track to achieve a fully synergized multiple of less than 7x by 2028 and is actively pursuing revenue synergies, including migrating the 2-10 platform and exploring opportunities with 2-10 Builders.

    05

    Structural Margin Improvements

    Frontdoor has implemented structural improvements, including dynamic pricing, increased use of trade service fees, preferred contractors, and enhanced purchasing power, leading to structurally higher margins. These efforts have enabled the company to raise its long-term adjusted EBITDA margin target from the low 20% range to the mid-20% range.

    06

    Capital Allocation Strategy

    The company maintains a consistent capital allocation strategy, prioritizing organic investments for growth and retention, selective M&A, and significant share repurchases. Frontdoor has repurchased $720 million worth of shares since 2021, reducing shares outstanding by 17%, and is on track to complete the remaining $329 million of its current $650 million authorization by early 2027.

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