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PLDT (PHI) stock, explained like you're 5

PLDT trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PHI. It is a mid cap company in the telecommunications equipment industry, part of the communication services sector, with a market value of about 4 billion dollars.

Ticker
PHI
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecommunications Equipment
Size
Mid cap, about 4 billion dollars

Is PLDT a small, medium or large cap company?

No. PLDT is a mid cap stock, not a large cap. Its market cap, which is the total value of all its shares, is about 4 billion dollars.

Here is how you can tell. Multiply the share price by the number of shares to get the market cap, then compare it to the usual sizes. Micro cap is under 300 million dollars, small cap is 300 million to 2 billion, mid cap is 2 to 10 billion, large cap is 10 billion and up, and mega cap is over 200 billion. Market caps move every day with the share price, so treat the number as a recent snapshot.

How PLDT makes money

  • Advertising shown to large audiences.
  • Subscriptions for streaming, media or connectivity.
  • Selling content, games or network access.

What moves PHI stock

  • How many people use or subscribe to the service.
  • Advertiser demand, which rises and falls with the economy.
  • Hit content, new rules and competition.

In the news lately

  • PLDT (NYSE:PHI) Stock Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average Here's What Happened (MarketBeat)
  • PLDT Inc (PHI) Stock Up 3.2% and Still Undervalued GF Score: 77/100 (GuruFocus)
  • PLDT reports on November 10, 2026: PLDT stock sits 18.81 percent below its high (ad-hoc-news.de)
  • Liquidity Mapping Around (PHI) Price Events (Stock Traders Daily)
  • PLDT: A 'Buy' On Upcoming Data Center Spin Off (Seeking Alpha)

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Key terms to know before you follow PHI

  • Market cap
  • P/E ratio
  • EPS (earnings per share)
  • Earnings report
  • Volatility

Questions about PLDT stock

What does PLDT do?

PLDT trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PHI. It is a mid cap company in the telecommunications equipment industry, part of the communication services sector, with a market value of about 4 billion dollars.

What is the ticker symbol for PLDT?

PLDT trades under the ticker PHI on the New York Stock Exchange.

What is PLDT's market cap?

PLDT is a mid cap stock with a market cap of about 4 billion dollars.

How does PLDT make money?

Advertising shown to large audiences. Subscriptions for streaming, media or connectivity. Selling content, games or network access.

What moves PHI stock?

How many people use or subscribe to the service. Advertiser demand, which rises and falls with the economy. Hit content, new rules and competition.

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Educational information, not financial advice. This guide explains the business in general terms and does not include live prices.

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