NYSE:PHI PLDT (PHI) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Only a fool would buy Nvidia today… (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free PHI Stock Alerts $24.45 +0.03 (+0.12%) (As of 01:27 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$24.33▼$24.5150-Day Range$22.21▼$26.9952-Week Range$19.02▼$30.39Volume11,130 shsAverage Volume98,471 shsMarket Capitalization$5.28 billionP/E Ratio27.78Dividend Yield4.87%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 InterestHealthy0.15% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.33Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth5.22%From $2.68 to $2.82 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.1.55 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector462nd out of 587 stocksTelephone Communication, Except Radio Industry12th out of 17 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for PLDT. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.15% 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 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in PLDT has recently increased by 86.31%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipPLDT is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.95%, 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 135.23%. 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 42.20% 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 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPLDT has a news sentiment score of 0.33. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for PLDT this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for PHI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added PLDT to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% 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 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for PLDT are expected to grow by 5.22% in the coming year, from $2.68 to $2.82 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of PLDT is 27.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.13.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of PLDT is 27.65, 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 244.68.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPLDT has a PEG Ratio of 1.77. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPLDT has a P/B Ratio of 2.52. 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 Behind the MarketsUrgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese InvasionAn alarming new reality is unfolding across America. The United States is bracing for the unthinkable - a potential Chinese invasion.Click here to get my exclusive report NOW >>> About PLDT Stock (NYSE:PHI)PLDT Inc. provides telecommunications and digital services in the Philippines. The company operates through three segments: Wireless, Fixed Line, and Others. It offers cellular mobile, Internet broadband distribution, operations support, software development, and satellite information and messaging services; and sells Wi-Fi access equipment. 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, bills printing and other related value-added, and air transportation 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 operation of mobile virtual network and cross-border digital platforms. Additionally, it provides gaming support services; mobile internet and broadband, and voice services; 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 HeadlinesMarch 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 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Urgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese InvasionAn alarming new reality is unfolding across America. The United States is bracing for the unthinkable - a potential Chinese invasion.March 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 23, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPLDT (NYSE:PHI) Stock Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $22.48March 22, 2024 | msn.comPLDT, Choco eye share of PVL leadMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Urgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese InvasionAn alarming new reality is unfolding across America. The United States is bracing for the unthinkable - a potential Chinese invasion.March 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 shiftMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comPLDT, ACEN subsidiary sign sustainability dealMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comPLDT pushes up PH sharesMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comHUYA, BILI among major communication services gainers; ZDGE, GDC among losersMarch 10, 2024 | msn.comPLDT too good for Capital1March 9, 2024 | msn.comPVL: PLDT puts first loss behind with dominant bounce-back winMarch 8, 2024 | msn.comPLDT close to settling US lawsuitMarch 7, 2024 | msn.comSC: Workers servicing PLDT lines must be regularizedMarch 7, 2024 | msn.comPLDT income more than doubled in 2023 to P26.61BMarch 6, 2024 | msn.comPLDT borrows P1 billion in green loansMarch 2, 2024 | msn.comHigher contribution to PLDT eyed by ePLDTMarch 2, 2024 | msn.comPVL: Brooke Van Sickle helps Petro Gazz bounce back, beat PLDTFebruary 28, 2024 | msn.comPVL: Kath Arado points out PLDT newcomers’ immediate impactFebruary 27, 2024 | msn.comPLDT sweeps Nxled for 2-0 start in PVLSee 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 Dividend3/19/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)3/29/2024Dividend Payable4/19/2024Fiscal 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) 816-8556Fax632-840-1864Employees17,155Year Founded2000Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.88 Trailing P/E Ratio27.73 Forward P/E Ratio9.10 P/E Growth1.75Net Income$192.92 million Net Margins4.95% Pretax Margin1.01% Return on Equity27.58% Return on Assets5.06% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.08 Current Ratio0.37 Quick Ratio0.36 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$209.47 billion Price / Sales0.03 Cash Flow$11.51 per share Price / Cash Flow2.12 Book Value$9.66 per share Price / Book2.53Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares216,056,000Free Float214,479,000Market Cap$5.27 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.59 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Manuel Velez Pangilinan (Age 78)President, CEO & Chairman Comp: $98.05kMr. 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, Head of Corporate Sustainability Office & 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 53)First VP & Group Corporate Communications Officer Mr. John Gregory Y PalancaFirst VP and Head of Sales & DevelopmentMs. Gina Marina P. Ordonez (Age 61)Senior VP & Chief People Officer Mr. Menardo G. Jimenez Jr. (Age 61)Senior VP & Network Head Mr. Ramon R. IsbertoPublic Affairs HeadMr. Albert Mitchell L. Locsin (Age 53)First VP & Head of PLDT Enterprise Business Group More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFrontier Communications ParentNASDAQ:FYBRKTNYSE:KTStoneCoNASDAQ:STNESmartsheetNYSE:SMARSensata TechnologiesNYSE:STView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipPNC Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 433 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.006%Vident Advisory LLCBought 14,042 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.006%Creative PlanningBought 22,080 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 0.016%Ethic Inc.Bought 1,913 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 0.014%Barometer Capital Management Inc.Bought 5,000 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 0.002%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 stock has increased by 3.8% and is now trading at $24.33. 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 15th, there was short interest totaling 324,000 shares, an increase of 86.3% from the February 29th total of 173,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 94,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.4 days. View PLDT's Short Interest. When is PLDT's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, March 29th 2024. View our PHI earnings forecast. How often does PLDT pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PLDT? PLDT announced a Semi-Annual dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.597 per share on Friday, April 19th. This represents a dividend 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 $1.19 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.95%. PHI has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 135.23%. 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 42.20% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for PHI. 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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Gabelli Funds LLC (0.02%), Creative Planning (0.02%), Ethic Inc. (0.01%), First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. (0.01%), Quadrant Capital Group LLC (0.01%) and US Bancorp DE (0.01%). 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. 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