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 Ratio0.53%
Quick Ratio0.51%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio10.64
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E Growth0.9
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.17 billion
Price / Sales1.84
Cash Flow$7.3579 per share
Price / Cash3.66
Book Value$10.14 per share
Price / Book2.66
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.53
Net Income$264.74 million
Net Margins8.52%
Return on Equity24.01%
Return on Assets6.00%
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. Investors of record on Thursday, April 12th will be given a dividend of $0.5342 per share on Tuesday, May 8th. The ex-dividend date 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 share repurchase plan on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which authorizes the company to buyback 2,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were PLDT's earnings last quarter?
PLDT (NYSE:PHI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March, 8th. The technology company reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter. The technology company earned $802.90 million during the quarter. PLDT had a net margin of 8.52% and a return on equity of 24.01%. 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 Telia (TLSNY), Advanced Info Service (AVIFY), CenturyLink (CTL), Liberty Media (LSXMB), Liberty Media (LSXMA), KPN (KKPNY), KPN (KKPNF), TIM Brasil (TSU), Liberty Media (LSXMK), Zayo Group (ZAYO), Turkcell (TKC), KT (KT), Telekom Austria (TKAGY), Telecom Argentina (TEO) and TELE2 (TLTZY).
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?
News articles about PHI stock have trended positive on Thursday, according to Accern. Accern identifies negative and positive media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. PLDT earned a media sentiment score of 0.41 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news coverage about the technology company an impact score of 45.77 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
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 $26.93.
How big of a company is PLDT?
PLDT has a market capitalization of $5.82 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]
MarketBeat Community Rating for PLDT (PHI)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about PLDT and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe PHI will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe PHI will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
PLDT (NYSE:PHI) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
8 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for PLDT in the last 12 months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.29 | 2.40 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
4 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Price Target Upside: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
PLDT (NYSE:PHI) Consensus Price Target History
PLDT (NYSE:PHI) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/26/2016 forward)
PLDT (NYSE:PHI) Dividend Information
PLDT pays an annual dividend of $1.07 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.97%. PHI's next special dividend payment will be made on Tuesday, May 8. PLDT pays out 42.29% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Next Dividend: | 5/8/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.07 |
| Dividend Yield: | 3.97% |
| Dividend Growth: | -19.80% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 42.29% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
53.77% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
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PLDT (NYSE:PHI) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 3/28/2018 | special | $0.5342 | | 4/11/2018 | 4/12/2018 | 5/8/2018 |
| 8/14/2017 | semiannual | $0.9411 | 5.57% | 8/22/2017 | 8/24/2017 | 9/18/2017 |
| 3/8/2017 | semiannual | $0.5564 | 3.62% | 3/16/2017 | 3/20/2017 | 4/14/2017 |
| 3/4/2015 | special | $0.5897 | 3.96% | 3/12/2015 | 3/16/2015 | 4/23/2015 |
| 3/10/2014 | special | $1.3920 | | 3/13/2014 | 3/17/2014 | 4/24/2014 |
| 8/8/2013 | semiannual | $1.4393 | 4.05% | 8/27/2013 | 8/29/2013 | 10/4/2013 |
| 3/8/2013 | special | $1.4773 | | 3/14/2013 | 3/18/2013 | 4/25/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
PLDT (NYSE PHI) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 8.92%
PLDT (NYSE PHI) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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| 7/28/2017 | Craig Thomas Lindsay | Director | Buy | 25,000 | $0.15 | $3,750.00 | | |
| 7/26/2017 | Craig Thomas Lindsay | Director | Buy | 25,000 | $0.13 | $3,250.00 | | |
| 7/24/2017 | Marshall Limon Farris | Director | Buy | 20,000 | $0.12 | $2,400.00 | | |
| 7/21/2017 | Marshall Limon Farris | Director | Buy | 20,000 | $0.12 | $2,400.00 | | |
| 7/10/2017 | Marshall Limon Farris | Director | Buy | 20,000 | $0.09 | $1,800.00 | | |
| 3/11/2016 | Marshall Limon Farris | Director | Buy | 9,000 | $0.0250 | $225.00 | | |
| 1/22/2016 | Marshall Limon Farris | Director | Buy | 100,000 | $0.0250 | $2,500.00 | | |
| 12/29/2015 | Marshall Limon Farris | Director | Buy | 20,000 | $0.01 | $200.00 | | |
| 12/22/2015 | Marshall Limon Farris | Director | Buy | 145,000 | $0.0150 | $2,175.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
PLDT (NYSE PHI) News Headlines
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PLDT (NYSE:PHI) SEC Filings
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PLDT (NYSE:PHI) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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