PLDT (PHTCF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

PLDT Inc. is the Philippines’ leading telecommunications and digital services provider, offering a comprehensive range of fixed-line, broadband, wireless and enterprise solutions. Through its principal subsidiaries, including Smart Communications and ePLDT, the company caters to both consumer and business markets with voice, data, video and managed ICT services. PLDT’s network infrastructure spans fiber-to-the-home, mobile LTE and 5G, satellite backhaul and submarine cable systems, supporting millions of subscribers across the archipelago.

Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Makati City, PLDT has played a central role in the development of the Philippines’ communications landscape for nearly a century. The company operates nationwide fixed-line exchanges and mobile base stations, as well as a network of data centers and cable landing stations. PLDT’s footprint extends to urban centers, rural provinces and key offshore islands, where it continues to expand broadband access and enhance network resiliency.

PLDT’s consumer brands include PLDT Home for fixed broadband and Smart for mobile services, while its enterprise arm provides connectivity, cloud and cybersecurity solutions to corporations, government agencies and small-medium enterprises. The company’s digital initiatives encompass fintech, Internet of Things applications and digital marketing platforms, reflecting its strategic focus on evolving customer needs and emerging technologies.

PLDT is led by Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan and President and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio. Under their stewardship, the company has pursued network modernization, strategic partnerships and sustainability programs aimed at driving digital inclusion and fostering economic growth in the Philippines.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.15 to $18.15
• 50-Day Range: $18.15 to $20.52
• 52-Week Range: $18.15 to $22.50
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 300 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.11
• Dividend Yield: 706.18%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

PLDT Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

PLDT scored higher than 37% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for PLDT.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of PLDT is 0.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.68.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of PLDT is 0.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 21.69.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

PLDT has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in PLDT has recently decreased by 89.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

PLDT is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.35%, 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 80.45%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

PLDT has a news sentiment score of 1.00. 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 0.67 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for PLDT this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.4 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Institutions

32.16% of the stock of PLDT is held by institutions.

Company Calendar

• Today: 8/12/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Communication Services
• Industry: Diversified Telecommunication Services
• Sub-Industry: Integrated Telecommunication Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:PHTCF
• CIK: 78150
• Web: www.pldt.com
• Phone: (632) 816-8556
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 18,800
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.11
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A