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PLDT, Inc. (DE:PLO)
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PLDT (PLO) Price & Analysis

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PLO Stock Chart & Stats

€17.10
-€0.40(-2.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€17.10
-€0.40(-2.35%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Margins And Operating ProfitabilityTTM gross and net margins (~71% and ~14%) indicate durable pricing power and an efficient cost structure across fixed and mobile services. Such margins support sustained reinvestment in networks, stable cash available for dividends or strategic initiatives, and resilience versus peers over the medium term.
Improving Free Cash Flow GenerationA rebound in free cash flow to ~37.6B TTM from prior low points demonstrates improving cash generation after volatile periods. Sustained FCF strengthens the firm's ability to fund necessary capex, support dividends, repay or refinance debt, and pursue strategic investments without diluting shareholders.
Asset Monetization And Enterprise Consolidation StrategyThe planned VITRO REIT IPO and related asset monetization signal a structural strategy to crystallize value from data‑center infrastructure. Over time this can diversify funding sources, recycle capital into core telecom operations, and create a dedicated vehicle to capture growing digital infrastructure demand.
Bears Say
Elevated Financial LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio near ~2.84x materially constrains financial flexibility. Elevated leverage raises sensitivity to interest-rate moves and refinancing cycles, limits capacity for opportunistic investment, and increases the probability that earnings volatility translate into balance‑sheet stress during downturns.
Mixed Cash Conversion And Weak CoverageFree cash flow at only ~36% of net income and operating coverage of ~0.55 indicate inconsistent cash conversion. This reduces the company's cushion to service debt, sustain capex and dividends without external funding, and raises refinancing risk given capital intensity and prior negative FCF periods.
Modest Revenue Growth And Margin VolatilityModest top-line growth (+1.09% TTM) alongside operating-margin volatility suggests limited organic expansion in a mature market. Structural competitive pressures in mobile and broadband mean sustained earnings growth will rely on cost control, monetization of assets, or successful enterprise wins, increasing execution risk.

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PLO FAQ

What was PLDT, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
PLDT, Inc. lowest stock price was €14.60 and its highest was €20.20 in the past 12 months.
    What is PLDT, Inc.’s market cap?
    PLDT, Inc.’s market cap is €3.73B.
      When is PLDT, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      PLDT, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 87 days.
        How were PLDT, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is PLDT, Inc. overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts PLDT, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does PLDT, Inc. pay dividends?
          PLDT, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
          What is PLDT, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
          PLDT, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
          How many shares outstanding does PLDT, Inc. have?
          PLDT, Inc. has 216,055,770 shares outstanding.
            What happened to PLDT, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
            Currently, no data Available
            Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PLDT, Inc.?
            Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:PLO
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              Company Description

              PLDT, Inc.

              PLDT Inc., a major provider of telecommunications and digital services across the Philippines, is headquartered in Makati City. The company organizes its extensive operations into three main divisions: Wireless, Fixed Line, and Other services. Under its Wireless segment, PLDT delivers mobile communication services, high-speed internet, and related support, including satellite-based information and messaging. It also retails Wi-Fi access devices, mobile phones, tablets, data routers, and various accessories. The Fixed Line division offers traditional fixed-line telecommunications, alongside comprehensive business infrastructure and solutions. This includes advanced data processing and analytics, IT infrastructure for internet-based services, e-commerce, customer relationship management (CRM), and other IT-related offerings. The company's diverse activities also encompass managed IT outsourcing, internet-based procurement, IT consulting, professional services, bills printing, and even air transportation services. It further distributes Filipino content and channels, manages full-service customer loyalty programs, and provides domestic leased lines and alternative messaging platforms, including over-the-top (OTT) services and social media applications. As of December 31, 2021, PLDT boasted a significant customer base, with over 71.2 million mobile broadband subscribers, approximately 3.6 million fixed-line subscribers, and 2.8 million fixed broadband subscribers. Established in 1928 as Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, the company officially adopted its current name, PLDT Inc., in July 2016.

              PLDT (PLO) Earnings & Revenues

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              PLO Earnings Call

              Q1 2026
              0:00 / 0:00
              Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
              The call presented a largely positive operational and strategic picture: modest revenue growth, resilient and improving EBITDA, strong execution in Home (fiber), Enterprise/ICT momentum, and a meaningful milestone with Maya reaching profitability and rapid deposit growth. Management also highlighted disciplined CapEx, sustained free cash flow and a clear deleveraging path (CapEx guidance mid-PHP 50 billion and plans to use asset monetization/REIT proceeds to pay down debt). Key weaknesses included higher financing costs and depreciation that pressured telco core and reported income, some operational disruption from natural calamities impacting Q4 Home activity, early-stage take-up at the new hyperscale data center, and provisioning/credit-risk considerations as Maya scales lending and credit-card products. On balance, the positives (diversified growth, profitability recovery at Maya, cost control, positive free cash flow and supportive balance-sheet actions) outweigh the lowlights, though continued execution on deleveraging, data-center monetization and credit quality will be important to monitor.View all DE:PLO earnings summaries
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