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First Pacific Co Ltd (HK:0142)
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First Pacific Co (0142) Price & Analysis

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0142 Stock Chart & Stats

HK$5.39
-HK$0.01(-0.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
HK$5.39
-HK$0.01(-0.19%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Improving Profitability And Cash FlowThe sharp improvement in earnings and 2025 cash generation strengthens First Pacific’s ability to fund holding-company costs, service debt and support shareholder distributions, although cash conversion remains cyclical.
Diversified Operating PortfolioExposure to consumer staples, telecommunications, utilities and infrastructure spreads operating risk across essential-service businesses. Strong results at multiple investees provide a durable base for recurring earnings and distributions.
Growth From Strategic AssetsExpansion in PLDT’s fintech platform and progress toward Philex’s Silangan mine add potential long-term earnings drivers beyond existing assets. These projects could broaden growth as mature holdings face slower expansion.
Bears Say
High Leverage And Refinancing ExposureElevated leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to interest rates, earnings weakness and asset distributions. The 2027 bond maturity creates a medium-term refinancing requirement despite current interest cover of 4.8x.
Foreign-exchange ExposureFirst Pacific reports in a holding-company currency while major assets earn in Southeast Asian currencies. Persistent depreciation can reduce reported contributions, shareholder cash flows and debt-servicing capacity even when local operations perform well.
Margin And Operating PressureCost inflation, weaker non-fuel margins and maintenance constraints show that revenue growth does not always translate into profit growth. Continued pressure could weaken distributions from investees and make group earnings more volatile.

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0142 FAQ

What was First Pacific Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
First Pacific Co Ltd lowest stock price was HK$4.68 and its highest was HK$6.99 in the past 12 months.
    What is First Pacific Co Ltd’s market cap?
    First Pacific Co Ltd’s market cap is HK$21.39B.
      When is First Pacific Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
      First Pacific Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 01, 2027 which is in 215 days.
        How were First Pacific Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
        First Pacific Co Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 27, 2026. The company reported HK$0.674 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is First Pacific Co Ltd overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts First Pacific Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does First Pacific Co Ltd pay dividends?
            First Pacific Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of HK$0.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.57%. See more information on First Pacific Co Ltd dividends here
              What is First Pacific Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
              First Pacific Co Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does First Pacific Co Ltd have?
              First Pacific Co Ltd has 4,262,120,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to First Pacific Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                First Pacific Co Ltd reported an EPS of HK$0.674 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.471%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of First Pacific Co Ltd?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:0142
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    First Pacific Co Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    56.30%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    5.57%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    2.00%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    First Pacific Co Ltd

                    First Pacific Company Limited (0142) is an investment holding company that owns and manages a portfolio of businesses primarily in the Asia-Pacific region. Through its major subsidiaries and associates, the group has exposure to consumer food and agribusiness, telecommunications, infrastructure/utilities, and natural resources, with a significant operational footprint in the Philippines and Indonesia.

                    First Pacific Co (0142) Earnings & Revenues

                    0142 Company Deck

                    0142 Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presented multiple strong operational achievements: record revenues and core profits at key operating companies (Indofood, MPIC businesses, PLDT), a credit rating upgrade, resilient recurring profit (second-highest ever), and growth in strategic areas (Maya fintech, PLP hydrogen-ready project, Philex Silangan). Offsetting these positives were notable headwinds: FX losses and currency depreciation reducing USD-reported contributions, a sharp drop in PLP core profit (-26%), cost pressures at Indofood (COGS +12% local currency), operational constraints at Padcal, regulatory uncertainty affecting Meralco, and an upcoming USD 350M bond refinancing. Overall, the highlights (broad strong operating performance, strategic investments, rating upgrade, and solid cash/free-cash-flow positions) materially outweigh the lowlights, though risks remain from FX, commodity/energy margins, and refinancing volatility.View all HK:0142 earnings summaries
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