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PLDT income eases 7%; data center REIT plan under study

PLDT Inc.'s attributable net income decreased by 7.12% to P30.01 billion in 2025 due to higher expenses and flat core earnings. The company is now considering a real estate investment trust (REIT) listing for its data center business, VITRO, after abandoning plans to sell a minority stake, as potential investors sought majority control. Maya Group, jointly owned by PLDT and First Pacific Co. Ltd., reported its first full-year profit, with an IPO targeted for the second half of the year.

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BusinessWorld Online · Ashley Erika O. Jose
Published Feb 27, 2026, 2:51 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PHINeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The move to establish a REIT could unlock value and attract investment, positively influencing the company's future growth prospects.

02

Market read

The news is relevant to investors interested in Philippine telecommunications and real estate sectors, with potential long-term implications for PLDT's valuation.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory changes or macroeconomic shifts could influence the success of PLDT's strategic initiatives.

Timing: Long-term

Background

PLDT's decline in net income reflects increased expenses and flat earnings, prompting strategic shifts including the consideration of a REIT for its data center business.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PHINeutralMedium confidence
Context

Minimal impact due to low relevance score (1.0) and neutral sentiment.

Expected impact

No significant price movement expected for PHI in the short term.

Evidence & confidence

PHI's relevance is minimal; the news does not contain specific information affecting PHI's valuation or operations.

Market effects

Sector

Potential positive impact on the telecommunications and data center sectors due to PLDT's REIT plans.

Regional

Limited regional impact; primarily relevant to the Philippine market.

Global

Low; specific to Philippine companies and market dynamics.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The market may have already priced in the potential for PLDT's REIT plans, leading to limited short-term impact.

Key entities

  • Company
    PLDT Inc.

    A major Philippine telecommunications provider.

  • Data Center Business
    VITRO

    PLDT's data center operations under consideration for REIT listing.

  • Financial Services
    Maya Group

    A joint venture between PLDT and First Pacific, reported its first full-year profit.

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