Is PLDT Inc. a good dividend stock?

PLDT Inc. (PHI) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 8.19%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is PHI's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for PHI stock is currently 8.19%.

How much does PHI pay in dividends per year?

PLDT Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.6084 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does PHI pay dividends?

PHI stock pays dividends bi-annually.

Is PHI's dividend growing?

PLDT Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is -12.2%.

PHI Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

PLDT Inc. (PHI) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 8.19% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $1.61 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes bi-annually. Its dividend has grown at a 0.03% 5-year compound annual rate.

4.24B

Market cap

7.11x

Current P/E

7.67x

Forward P/E

8.19%

Dividend yield

$1.61

PHI dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — PHI pays out about 58% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	71.56%
Operating margin	29.31%
Pretax margin	18.08%
Net margin	13.74%
Effective tax rate	23.48%
ROA	4.73%
ROE	24.66%
D/E	2.83x
Interest coverage ratio	14.61x

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PHI valuation

P/E	7.11x
P/S	1.27x
P/B	2.20x
P/CF	2.82x
P/FCF	7.78x
P/OCF	2.82x
PEG	0.06x
EV multiple	-0.75x

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Communication Services

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Telecommunications Services

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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.