PLDT Declares P46/Share Interim Dividend and Promotes Three Officers
PHI sits 15% above its 52-week low of $17.05.
Summary
PLDT declared a P46 per share interim dividend and promoted three officers, including two to First Vice President, following its first-half 2026 earnings release.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · PHI
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Interim Dividend Declared
Board declared a regular cash dividend of P46.00 per common share, payable September 11, 2026 to holders of record August 28, 2026.
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Preferred Dividends Declared
Board declared P2,437,500 on Voting Preferred Stock (payable October 15, 2026) and P12,420,000 on Series IV Preferred Stock (payable September 15, 2026).
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Officer Promotions
Alvin S. Ilano and Arvin L. Siena promoted to First Vice President; Bernadette D. Masangkay promoted to Vice President and Supply Chain Governance and Enablement Head.
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Earnings Context
Dividend follows first-half 2026 results: revenue P112.0B (+2% YoY), net income P16.5B (-6% YoY), core income stable at P17.3B.
Analysis · PHI · Technology
PLDT's board declared a regular interim dividend of P46 per common share, payable September 11, 2026, alongside dividends on preferred shares. The company also promoted three officers, including two to First Vice President roles. The dividend declaration follows the first-half 2026 earnings release earlier today, which showed stable core income of P17.3 billion and a 60% payout ratio of telco core income. The promotions signal continuity in network and supply chain leadership.
At the time of this filing, PHI was trading at $19.61 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.3B. The 52-week trading range was $17.05 to $24.51. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.