PLDT Inc.

PSE:TEL Stock Report

Market Cap: ₱266.0b

PLDT Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 2/6

PLDT has a total shareholder equity of ₱128.1B and total debt of ₱295.0B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 230.4%. Its total assets and total liabilities are ₱634.8B and ₱506.7B respectively. PLDT's EBIT is ₱58.5B making its interest coverage ratio 3.4. It has cash and short-term investments of ₱12.2B.

Key information

230.36%

Debt to equity ratio

₱295.05b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio3.4x
Cash₱12.24b
Equity₱128.08b
Total liabilities₱506.75b
Total assets₱634.83b

Recent financial health updates

No updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Apr 25

TEL: Dividend Payouts And Governance Moves Will Shape Balanced Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their PLDT fair value estimate slightly higher to about ₱1,253, reflecting small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions in their refreshed price target. What's in the News At its board meeting on February 26, 2026, the company approved a regular cash dividend of ₱46.00 per common share.
Narrative Update Apr 10

TEL: Future Cash Dividends Will Support Stronger Earnings Outlook

Analysts have maintained their ₱2,000 price target for PLDT, noting that higher assumed revenue growth and a lower profit margin outlook are balanced by a slightly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News The Board of Directors will meet on February 26, 2026 to consider and approve a cash dividend declaration on PLDT common stock, the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Juancho Paolo L.
Narrative Update Mar 27

TEL: Future Dividends And Governance Changes Will Keep Upside In Check

Analysts have lifted their price target for PLDT from ₱1,226 to about ₱1,251, reflecting updated forecasts that point to higher revenue, a stronger profit margin and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News The board approved a regular cash dividend of ₱46.00 per common share, with payment scheduled for April 16, 2026, to shareholders on record as of March 26, 2026 (company board disclosure).
Narrative Update Mar 12

TEL: Higher Margins And Dividends Will Support Stronger Future Earnings

Analysts have kept their ₱2,000 price target for PLDT unchanged, citing slightly lower assumed discount rates, more conservative revenue growth expectations, and somewhat higher forecast profit margins and future P/E as the main factors supporting their stable view. What's in the News The Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of ₱46.00 per common share, payable on April 16, 2026 to holders of record as of March 26, 2026 (Board meeting held on February 26, 2026).
Narrative Update Feb 26

TEL: Steady Fair Value And Board Moves Will Restrain Future Upside

Analysts have kept their ₱1,226.39 price target for PLDT broadly steady, with small tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that reflect modestly updated views on the company’s earnings profile and valuation. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for Feb 26, 2026 to consider a cash dividend declaration on PLDT common stock, approval of audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended Dec 31, 2025, and the appointment of Juancho Paolo L.
Narrative Update Feb 12

TEL: Weaker Margins And Management Uncertainty Will Pressure Future Returns

Analysts have made a marginal trim to their PLDT fair value estimate to about ₱1,226, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth assumptions and future P/E, while keeping the overall price target effectively unchanged. What's in the News PLDT has scheduled a board meeting on December 2, 2025 to consider the appointment of officers and the extension of employment of an officer, which could affect senior management continuity and governance.
Narrative Update Jan 09

TEL: Fair Outlook Will Balance Lower Margins With Board Governance Decisions

Analysts have nudged their price target for PLDT higher from ₱1,200.00 to about ₱1,226.62, citing updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, slightly different revenue growth and profit margin inputs, and a revised future P/E of roughly 10.38x. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, to consider the unaudited consolidated financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Dec 26

TEL: Improved Operating Leverage Will Drive Stronger Earnings And Share Price

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on PLDT by refining assumptions on long term revenue growth and profit margins, while keeping fair value anchored at PHP 2,000.00, as they see slightly better operating leverage and earnings visibility. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025, to consider the appointment of officers and the extension of employment of an officer (company filing) Board meeting set for November 11, 2025, to review unaudited consolidated financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 (company filing) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at ₱2,000.00 per share, indicating no revision to the target price despite updated assumptions.
Narrative Update Dec 12

TEL: Lower Risk Profile And Margins Will Drive Stronger Future Performance

Analysts have trimmed their price target for PLDT from PHP 2,070 to PHP 2,000. This reflects a balanced view that slightly stronger revenue growth and improved profit margins are partly offset by a lower future price-to-earnings multiple and adjusted discount rate assumptions.
Narrative Update Aug 28

Philippines Digital Expansion And 5G Adoption Will Unlock Value

The marginal decline in PLDT's consensus revenue growth forecast has weighed on sentiment, resulting in a slight reduction of the analyst price target from ₱1689 to ₱1664. What's in the News PLDT plans to reduce its capital expenditures, targeting a capex intensity of around 30%-32% of service revenues, with 2026 capex guided to the PHP 50–60 billion range and potential for further reductions depending on market conditions.
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New Narrative Dec 10

Data Center Expansion And FinTech Ventures To Boost Revenue Growth And Enhance Net Margins

Strategic investments in mobile data, fiber, and data centers are expected to drive revenue growth and capture enterprise market opportunities.

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: TEL's short term assets (₱69.4B) do not cover its short term liabilities (₱159.1B).

Long Term Liabilities: TEL's short term assets (₱69.4B) do not cover its long term liabilities (₱347.6B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: TEL's net debt to equity ratio (220.8%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: TEL's debt to equity ratio has increased from 174.7% to 230.4% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: TEL's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (33.5%).

Interest Coverage: TEL's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (3.4x coverage).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/09 02:11
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/08 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

PLDT Inc. is covered by 22 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Emeterio GonzalesBofA Global Research
Eunice DolatreCGS International
Bertram LaiCGS International