Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNYSE:PHI PLDT (PHI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $18.92 -0.05 (-0.24%) Closing price 10/17/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$18.93 +0.02 (+0.11%) As of 10/17/2025 04:14 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About PLDT Stock (NYSE:PHI) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get PLDT alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$18.89▼$19.0750-Day Range$18.68▼$23.0552-Week Range$18.61▼$26.38Volume125,606 shsAverage Volume118,368 shsMarket Capitalization$4.09 billionP/E Ratio7.30Dividend Yield6.45%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingHold 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.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More PLDT Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks56th Percentile Overall ScorePHI MarketRank™: PLDT scored higher than 56% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 398th out of 665 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's OpinionN/AAnalyst RatingN/A Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for PLDT.Read more about PLDT's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth8.33% Earnings GrowthEarnings for PLDT are expected to grow by 8.33% in the coming year, from $2.76 to $2.99 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of PLDT is 7.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 219.44.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PLDT is 7.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 481.59.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPLDT has a PEG Ratio of 1.67. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPLDT has a P/B Ratio of 2.01. 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. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted0.12% of the outstanding shares of PLDT have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPLDT has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PLDT has recently increased by 11.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend3.3 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend LeadershipPLDT is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.46%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthPLDT does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of PLDT is 47.10%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, PLDT will have a dividend payout ratio of 40.80% next year. This indicates that PLDT will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about PLDT's dividend. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted0.12% of the outstanding shares of PLDT have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPLDT has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PLDT has recently increased by 11.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media2.6 / 5News Sentiment1.66 News SentimentPLDT has a news sentiment score of 1.66. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for PLDT this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week. Company Ownership0.0 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, PLDT insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.73% of the stock of PLDT is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 2.26% of the stock of PLDT is held by institutions.Read more about PLDT's insider trading history. Receive PHI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for PLDT and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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PHI Stock News HeadlinesPLDT Announces Officer Retirement with No Expected Operational ImpactOctober 4, 2025 | theglobeandmail.comPLDT: More Entrants Encouraged By Konektadong Pinoy Act Can Pose A Significant DownsideSeptember 30, 2025 | seekingalpha.comTrump’s national nightmare is herePorter Stansberry and Jeff Brown say a new U.S. national emergency is already underway — and it could trigger the biggest forced rotation of capital since World War II. They reveal why Trump is mobilizing America’s tech giants… and name the two stocks most likely to soar as trillions shift behind the scenes.October 19 at 2:00 AM | Porter & Company (Ad)PLDT Inc. Announces Board Changes with New Director AppointmentSeptember 16, 2025 | tipranks.comPLDT Announces Leadership Change and Strategic Investment UpdateSeptember 12, 2025 | theglobeandmail.comPLDT Announces Leadership Change and Strategic Investment UpdateSeptember 12, 2025 | theglobeandmail.comPLDT: Fiercer Competition And Macro Headwinds Hammer Growth And Upside (Downgrade)September 11, 2025 | seekingalpha.comPVL: Alleiah Malaluan boosts PLDT anew, this time against CignalAugust 23, 2025 | msn.comSee More Headlines PHI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have PHI shares performed this year? PLDT's stock was trading at $22.15 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, PHI stock has decreased by 14.6% and is now trading at $18.9150. How were PLDT's earnings last quarter? PLDT Inc. (NYSE:PHI) issued its earnings results on Thursday, May, 15th. The technology company reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.02. The technology company had revenue of $991.52 million for the quarter. PLDT had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.96% and a net margin of 14.67%. Read the conference call transcript. Who are PLDT's major shareholders? PLDT's top institutional shareholders include Blue Trust Inc. and CWM LLC. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of PLDT? 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. What other stocks do shareholders of PLDT own? 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 Earnings5/15/2025Record date for 9/24 Dividend8/27/2025Ex-Dividend for 9/24 Dividend8/27/2025Dividend Payable9/24/2025Today10/19/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)11/11/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorComputer and Technology Industry Wireless Non - US Sub-IndustryCommunication Current SymbolNYSE:PHI CIK78150 Webwww.pldt.com Phone(632) 816-8556Fax632-840-1864Employees14,904Year Founded2000Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$2.59 Trailing P/E Ratio7.30 Forward P/E Ratio6.85 P/E Growth1.67Net Income$565.37 million Net Margins14.67% Pretax Margin19.26% Return on Equity28.96% Return on Assets5.44% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.16 Current Ratio0.37 Quick Ratio0.35 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$218.82 billion Price / Sales0.02 Cash Flow$7.63 per share Price / Cash Flow2.48 Book Value$9.41 per share Price / Book2.01Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares216,056,000Free Float214,479,000Market Cap$4.09 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.62 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? 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