PLDT Reports Record Revenues & EBITDA, Strong Free Cash Flow, Declares P46 Dividend
Summary
PLDT Inc. announced strong full-year 2025 financial results, including record revenues and EBITDA, significant CAPEX reduction, and sustained positive free cash flow, alongside a final cash dividend of P46 per share.
Key Events
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Record Financial Performance
Net Service Revenues grew 1% to ₱196.2 billion and Consolidated EBITDA rose 3% to ₱111.2 billion, both reaching record highs for 2025.
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Improved Capital Efficiency
Capital expenditures significantly decreased to ₱60.3 billion from ₱78.2 billion in 2024, leading to sustained positive free cash flow ahead of the 2026 target.
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Significant Dividend Declaration
The Board approved a final cash dividend of P46.00 per common share, bringing the total dividends for 2025 to P94 per share, representing a 60% payout of Telco Core EPS.
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Maya Achieves Profitability
The digital financial services platform, Maya, reported its first full year of profitability in 2025, contributing ₱1.7 billion to net income.
Analysis
PLDT's 2025 performance demonstrates robust operational health and improved capital efficiency, with key metrics like net service revenues and EBITDA reaching record highs. The substantial reduction in capital expenditures and the achievement of sustained positive free cash flow ahead of schedule highlight effective financial management and provide a strong foundation for future growth. The first full year of profitability for Maya, the digital financial services platform, signals successful diversification. The declaration of a significant cash dividend reinforces the company's commitment to shareholder returns, making this a positive report for investors, especially as the stock trades near its 52-week high. The 2026 outlook further emphasizes continued capital discipline and shareholder value.
At the time of this filing, PHI was trading at $24.50 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.3B. The 52-week trading range was $18.61 to $25.12. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.