PLDT Inc. operates as a telecommunications company in the Philippines. The company's Wireless segment offers cellular mobile, Internet broadband distribution, operations support, mobile applications and digital platforms development, mobile payment, solutions and systems integration, satellite communications, and satellite information and messaging services. It also operates as a content provider; develops and maintains IT-based solutions for communications and e-commerce platforms; develops financial technology solutions; provides insurance products; markets, sells, and distributes payment solutions and other related services; and sells Wi-Fi access equipment. As of December 31, 2017, this segment served 58,531,262 wireless subscribers. Its Fixed Line segment provides fixed line telecommunications services; business infrastructure and solutions; intelligent data processing and implementation, and data analytics insight generation services; and information and communications infrastructure for Internet-based services, e-commerce, customer relationship management, and information technology (IT) related services. This segment also offers managed IT outsourcing, Internet-based purchasing, IT consulting and professional, bills printing and other related value-added, and air transportation services, as well as distributes Filipino channels and content services. As of December 31, 2017, it had 2,663,210 fixed line subscribers. The company has a strategic partnership with Rocket Internet SE to develop online and mobile payment solutions. The company was formerly known as Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company and changed its name to PLDT Inc. in July 2016. PLDT Inc. was founded in 1928 and is based in Makati City, the Philippines.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNYSE:PHI
CUSIPN/A
Phone632-816-8556
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.42
Current Ratio0.58
Quick Ratio0.55
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio8.72
Forward P/E Ratio10.11
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.17 billion
Price / Sales1.50
Cash Flow$7.0447 per share
Price / Cash3.13
Book Value$10.14 per share
Price / Book2.17
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.53
Net Income$264.74 million
Net Margins9.61%
Return on Equity25.23%
Return on Assets6.35%
Miscellaneous
Employees18,038
Outstanding Shares216,060,000
PLDT (NYSE:PHI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is PLDT's stock symbol?
PLDT trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "PHI."
How often does PLDT pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PLDT?
PLDT announced a special dividend on Wednesday, March 28th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 12th will be given a dividend of $0.5342 per share on Tuesday, May 8th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 11th. View PLDT's Dividend History.
How will PLDT's stock buyback program work?
PLDT announced that its board has approved a stock repurchase program on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which allows the company to buyback 2,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were PLDT's earnings last quarter?
PLDT Inc (NYSE:PHI) announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May, 11th. The technology company reported $0.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The technology company had revenue of $787.25 million for the quarter. PLDT had a return on equity of 25.23% and a net margin of 9.61%. View PLDT's Earnings History.
When is PLDT's next earnings date?
Who are some of PLDT's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to PLDT include Advanced Info Service PCL (AVIFY), Liberty Media (LSXMA), Liberty Sirius XM Group Series B (LSXMB), Koninklijke KPN (KKPNY), Koninklijke KPN (KKPNF), Liberty Sirius XM Group Series C (LSXMK), Zayo Group (ZAYO), TIM Participacoes (TSU), KT (KT), TELE2 AB/ADR (TLTZY), Telekom Austria (TKAGY), Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (TKC), GCI Liberty Inc Class A (GLIBA), Spark New Zealand (SPKKY) and PCCW (PCCWY).
Who are PLDT's key executives?
PLDT's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Manuel Velez Pangilinan, Chairman, CEO, Pres, Chairman of Epldt Inc and Chairman of Smart Communications Inc (Age 72)
- Ms. Anabelle Lim Chua, Chief Financial Officer and Sr. VP (Age 57)
- Mr. Rolando G. Pena, Head of Technology and Head of Technology for Smart (Age 57)
- Ms. Melissa V. Vergel De Dios, First VP of Investor Relations (Age 55)
- Attorney Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan, Chief Governance Officer, SVP & Head of Corp Affairs & Legal Svcs, Corp Sec. & Director (Age 64)
Has PLDT been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about PHI stock have trended somewhat positive this week, Accern reports. The research group identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. PLDT earned a news sentiment score of 0.11 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news articles about the technology company an impact score of 48.19 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are PLDT's major shareholders?
PLDT's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Mondrian Investment Partners LTD (2.06%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.18%), Royal Bank of Canada (0.11%), State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D (0.09%), Northern Trust Corp (0.08%) and Wells Fargo & Company MN (0.04%). Company insiders that own PLDT stock include Craig Thomas Lindsay and Marshall Limon Farris. View Institutional Ownership Trends for PLDT.
Which institutional investors are selling PLDT stock?
PHI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Mondrian Investment Partners LTD, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, Legal & General Group Plc and Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd. View Insider Buying and Selling for PLDT.
Which institutional investors are buying PLDT stock?
PHI stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Royal Bank of Canada, Banco de Sabadell S.A, Jane Street Group LLC, Guggenheim Capital LLC, Northern Trust Corp, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Wells Fargo & Company MN and Alps Advisors Inc.. Company insiders that have bought PLDT stock in the last two years include Craig Thomas Lindsay and Marshall Limon Farris. View Insider Buying and Selling for PLDT.
How do I buy shares of PLDT?
Shares of PHI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is PLDT's stock price today?
One share of PHI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $22.05.
How big of a company is PLDT?
PLDT has a market capitalization of $4.98 billion and generates $3.17 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $264.74 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.53 on an earnings per share basis. PLDT employs 18,038 workers across the globe.
How can I contact PLDT?
PLDT's mailing address is RAMON CONJUANGCO BLDG. MAKATI AVE, MAKATI R6, 1200. The technology company can be reached via phone at 632-816-8556 or via email at [email protected]
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