NYSE:PHI PLDT (PHI) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Automatic Income (from home) (From Awesomely, LLC) (Ad) Free PHI Stock Alerts $23.88 +0.31 (+1.32%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$23.44▼$23.8950-Day Range$22.37▼$26.9952-Week Range$19.02▼$30.39Volume35,879 shsAverage Volume80,870 shsMarket Capitalization$5.16 billionP/E Ratio27.14Dividend Yield4.90%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get PLDT alerts: Email Address PLDT MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.32% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.52Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth10.29%From $2.72 to $3.00 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.57 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector2083rd out of 3,570 stocksTelephone Communication, Except Radio Industry67th out of 120 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for PLDT. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.32% 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 7.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PLDT has recently decreased by 3.49%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipPLDT is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.96%, 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 132.96%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, PLDT will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.00% next year. This indicates that PLDT will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PHI. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPLDT has a news sentiment score of 0.52. 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 0.42 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for PLDT this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for PHI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added PLDT to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership 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. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for PLDT are expected to grow by 10.29% in the coming year, from $2.72 to $3.00 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of PLDT is 27.14, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 146.17.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PLDT is 27.14, 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 250.15.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPLDT has a PEG Ratio of 1.29. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPLDT has a P/B Ratio of 2.61. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad AltimetryUrgent Nvidia WarningCould Steve Job's 'Final Prophecy' Make You Rich? 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The company also 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. In addition, it offers managed IT outsourcing, Internet-based purchasing, IT consulting and professional, and bills printing and other related value-added services; distributes Filipino channels and content services; and provides full-services customer rewards and loyalty programs. Further, the company engages in the sale of mobile handsets, broadband data routers, tablets, and accessories; and cross-border digital platforms. Additionally, it provides gaming support services; mobile internet and broadband, and data services; content provider and develops mobile application; IT solution; data and network; domestic leased lines; alternative messaging solutions, such as over-the-top services, social media, and messenger application; inbound roaming and other services; mobile prepaid and postpaid services; and fixed wireless broadband services. The company was formerly known as Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company and changed its name to PLDT Inc. in July 2016. PLDT Inc. was incorporated in 1928 and is headquartered in Makati City, the Philippines.Read More PHI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PHI Stock News HeadlinesMay 1, 2024 | msn.comPoint taken: PLDT rues key losses that doomed PVL bidApril 30, 2024 | msn.comPVL: Kath Arado, PLDT stay motivated despite early All-Filipino exitMay 4, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Gold ManiaFormer Goldman VP Reveals Mysterious "Gold Bank" With Huge Upside Potential He says the gains in this should be far greater than just bullion or mining stocks. Some folks had the chance to see 995% the last time we shared this exact "bank". Most people know nothing about it (except the rich and elite).April 30, 2024 | msn.comPLDT lauds NEA initiativeApril 28, 2024 | msn.comPVL: PLDT, led by Savi Davison, show promise for next conferenceApril 26, 2024 | msn.comPVL: Savi Davison, PLDT eager to build on win over CreamlineApril 25, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPLDT: Spotlight On Broadband Business And EBITDA GuidanceApril 19, 2024 | msn.comAnother green loan on the table for PLDTMay 4, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Gold ManiaFormer Goldman VP Reveals Mysterious "Gold Bank" With Huge Upside Potential He says the gains in this should be far greater than just bullion or mining stocks. Some folks had the chance to see 995% the last time we shared this exact "bank". Most people know nothing about it (except the rich and elite).April 19, 2024 | msn.comPLDT’s broadband revenues rev up by 9%April 15, 2024 | msn.comPLDT hopes to make record legit with hellish 3-game windupApril 9, 2024 | msn.comPVL: PLDT pounds also-ran Strong Group for tie at top spotApril 9, 2024 | msn.comPVL playoff implications abound for PLDT in clash vs Strong GroupApril 8, 2024 | msn.comPLDT, Smart ramp up cloud initiativesApril 3, 2024 | msn.comPVL: Rising to top, PLDT braces itself for tough schedule aheadMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comUpcoming Deadline to Share in PLDT Inc. (PHI) Class Action SettlementMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPLDT Files 2023 Annual Report on Form 20-F With the U. S. Securities and Exchange CommissionMarch 26, 2024 | msn.comPLDT puts up new unit for data centersMarch 24, 2024 | msn.comPLDT’s Savi Davison is PVL Press Corps Player of WeekMarch 23, 2024 | msn.comCalm demeanor helps PLDT avert familiar collapse vs Choco MuchoMarch 23, 2024 | msn.comPVL: PLDT shuts down Farm Fresh to tie Creamline at top spotMarch 22, 2024 | msn.comPLDT, Choco eye share of PVL leadMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comTrust fuels Kim Fajardo’s big game in PLDT win over Choco MuchoMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comPVL: PLDT blows lead, hangs on to end Choco Mucho’s perfect startMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comPLDT Home speeds up fiber expansionMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comPLDT, Smart obtain NPC registration sealMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comPLDT taps ACEN for renewable shiftSee More Headlines 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. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/19 Dividend3/19/2024Dividend Payable4/19/2024Today5/03/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorComputer and Technology Industry Telephone communication, except radio Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:PHI CUSIPN/A CIK78150 Webwww.pldt.com Phone(632) 816-8556Fax632-840-1864Employees15,596Year Founded2000Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.88 Trailing P/E Ratio27.14 Forward P/E Ratio8.78 P/E Growth1.29Net Income$479.05 million Net Margins12.61% Pretax Margin17.29% Return on Equity20.61% Return on Assets3.77% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.21 Current Ratio0.36 Quick Ratio0.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.79 billion Price / Sales1.36 Cash Flow$7.65 per share Price / Cash Flow3.12 Book Value$9.15 per share Price / Book2.61Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares216,060,000Free Float214,479,000Market Cap$5.16 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.59 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Manuel Velez Pangilinan (Age 78)President, CEO & Chairman Comp: $96.25kMr. Danny Y. Yu (Age 62)Senior VP, CFO & Chief Risk Management Officer Ms. Melissa V. Vergel de Dios (Age 61)First VP, Head of IR & Chief Sustainability Officer Attorney Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino (Age 68)Senior VP, Corporate Secretary, Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Chief Legal Counsel and Director Ms. Catherine L. Yap-Yang (Age 52)First VP of Corporate Communications & Group Corporate Communications Officer Mr. John Gregory Y PalancaSenior VP and Head of Sales & DevelopmentMs. Gina Marina P. Ordonez (Age 62)Senior VP & Chief People Officer Mr. Victorico P. Vargas (Age 72)Head of Business Transformation Office & Leadership Transition Officer Mr. Menardo G. Jimenez Jr. (Age 61)Senior VP & Network Head Mr. Ramon R. IsbertoPublic Affairs HeadMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFrontier Communications ParentNASDAQ:FYBRKTNYSE:KTCelesticaNYSE:CLSAlightNYSE:ALITSmartsheetNYSE:SMARView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipKathmere Capital Management LLCBought 10,479 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.005%Ballentine Partners LLCBought 2,753 shares on 4/11/2024Ownership: 0.007%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 433 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.006%Barometer Capital Management Inc.Bought 5,000 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 0.002%Gabelli Funds LLCSold 3,500 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 0.021%View All Institutional Transactions PHI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have PHI shares performed in 2024? PLDT's stock was trading at $23.43 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, PHI shares have increased by 1.9% and is now trading at $23.88. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting PLDT? PLDT saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 718,900 shares, an increase of 121.9% from the March 15th total of 324,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 95,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 7.5 days. View PLDT's Short Interest. How often does PLDT pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PLDT? PLDT declared a Semi-Annual dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, March 20th will be given a dividend of $0.597 per share on Friday, April 19th. This represents a yield of 4.5%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 19th. Read our dividend analysis for PHI. Is PLDT a good dividend stock? PLDT (NYSE:PHI) pays an annual dividend of $1.17 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.96%. PHI has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 132.96%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, PHI will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.00% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for PHI. What ETF holds PLDT's stock? Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF holds 1,537,233 shares of PHI stock, representing 4.08% of its portfolio. What is Napoleon L. Nazareno's approval rating as PLDT's CEO? 20 employees have rated PLDT Chief Executive Officer Napoleon L. Nazareno on Glassdoor.com. Napoleon L. Nazareno has an approval rating of 83% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of PLDT own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other PLDT investors own include Bank of America (BAC), Intelsat (I), Ciena (CIEN), Intel (INTC), Verizon Communications (VZ), AMC Entertainment (AMC), Comcast (CMCSA), Cabot Oil & Gas (COG), General Motors (GM) and NVIDIA (NVDA). Who are PLDT's major shareholders? PLDT's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Ballentine Partners LLC (0.01%), Kathmere Capital Management LLC (0.00%) and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. (0.00%). 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:PHI) was last updated on 5/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Priority GoldElon to Transform U.S. Economy? 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