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PLDT (PHI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$20.07 +0.07 (+0.33%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$20.02 -0.05 (-0.23%)
As of 08/7/2026 07:34 PM Eastern
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About PLDT Stock (NYSE:PHI)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$19.82
$20.10
50-Day Range
$17.35
$20.07
52-Week Range
$17.05
$24.51
Volume
97,881 shs
Average Volume
134,633 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.34 billion
P/E Ratio
8.36
Dividend Yield
5.53%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) is the largest integrated telecommunications provider in the Philippines, offering a comprehensive suite of fixed‐line, wireless, broadband Internet, and digital solutions to residential, enterprise, and government customers. Founded in 1928, PLDT has played a pivotal role in the development of the country’s communications infrastructure, evolving from a traditional operator of long‐distance telephone lines into a diversified digital services provider.

PLDT operates two main business segments: its fixed‐line and broadband operations under the PLDT brand and its wireless services through subsidiary Smart Communications. The company’s network assets include an extensive fiber‐optic backbone, mobile network with LTE and 5G coverage, as well as data centers and cloud platforms that support enterprise ICT solutions. PLDT also offers cybersecurity services, digital payment platforms, and managed services, positioning itself as a one-stop provider for connectivity and digital transformation.

Headquartered in Makati City, PLDT provides comprehensive communications services across the archipelago. Its senior leadership team is led by Executive Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan and President and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio, whose strategic initiatives focus on network modernization, product innovation, and expanding digital ecosystems. Through partnerships with global technology and content providers, PLDT continues to strengthen its service offerings and support the country’s shift towards a digital economy.

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PLDT Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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32nd Percentile Overall Score

PHI MarketRank™: 

PLDT scored higher than 32% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 163rd out of 241 stocks in the communication services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    PLDT has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    PLDT has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about PLDT's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for PLDT are expected to grow by 3.88% in the coming year, from $2.58 to $2.68 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of PLDT is 8.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.33.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of PLDT is 8.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 227.53.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    PLDT has a PEG Ratio of 2.96. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    PLDT has a P/B Ratio of 1.95. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about PLDT's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.14% of the float of PLDT has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    PLDT has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.14, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in PLDT has recently increased by 46.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Leadership

    PLDT is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.54%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    PLDT does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of PLDT is 45.83%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, PLDT will have a dividend payout ratio of 41.04% next year. This indicates that PLDT will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about PLDT's dividend.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for PLDT this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, PLDT insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    0.73% of the stock of PLDT is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    2.26% of the stock of PLDT is held by institutions.

  • Read more about PLDT's insider trading history.
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PHI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

PLDT's stock was trading at $21.83 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, PHI stock has decreased by 8.1% and is now trading at $20.0660.

PLDT Inc. (NYSE:PHI) released its earnings results on Friday, May, 15th. The technology company reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.67 by $0.04. The technology company had revenue of $932.80 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $913.27 million. PLDT had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 27.37% and a net margin of 13.62%.
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Shares of PHI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that PLDT investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Arista Networks (ANET), GE Aerospace (GE), Builders FirstSource (BLDR), Meta Platforms (META) and Adobe (ADBE).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/15/2026
Today
8/09/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/11/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Sub-Industry
Integrated Telecommunication Services
Current Symbol
NYSE:PHI
CIK
78150
Employees
14,304
Year Founded
2000

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$2.40
Trailing P/E Ratio
8.36
Forward P/E Ratio
7.78
P/E Growth
2.96
Net Income
$498.72 million
Net Margins
13.62%
Pretax Margin
16.90%
Return on Equity
27.37%
Return on Assets
5.40%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
2.10
Current Ratio
0.42
Quick Ratio
0.40

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.80 billion
Price / Sales
1.14
Cash Flow
$7.90 per share
Price / Cash Flow
2.54
Book Value
$10.27 per share
Price / Book
1.95

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
216,060,000
Free Float
214,479,000
Market Cap
$4.34 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.60

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This page (NYSE:PHI) was last updated on 8/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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