Trailing Dividend / Share
$97.25
PLDT Inc. (PHI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
8.9%
Payout Ratio
68.6%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
PHI Dividend Income Check
Safety
68.6% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.8% and trend is rising.
PHI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield8.9%
Trailing DPS$97.25
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout68.6%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout49.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-7.9%
5Y CAGR1.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield8.9%
1Y Total Return2.1%
5Y Total Return-19.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)27.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,06610Y ago$9,37320Y ago$16,674
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
PHI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
PHI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
PLDT Inc. distributes 68.6% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 49.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PHI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -7.9% and 5-year CAGR of 1.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PHI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 8.9% dividend yield, 8.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -19.3%, with dividends contributing 27.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,373 today.
PHI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$16.22
Avg/Payment$0.8111
Latest Change-1.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026Latest | $0.7515 | ↓ -1.9% | 8.49% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | $0.7657 | ↓ -9.1% | 7.52% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | $0.8427 | ↑ +2.6% | 8.22% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.8211 | ↓ -8.2% | 7.20% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.8943 | ↑ +10.5% | 6.08% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | $0.8092 | ↓ -6.2% | 6.99% | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | $0.8628 | ↓ -18.7% | 8.77% | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $1.0607 | ↓ -19.4% | 10.19% | May 11, 2023 |
PHI Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
8.9%
#1 of 9
Safety
Watch
68.6% payout
Streak
0Y
1.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.9%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st PHIPLDT Inc. | $3.8B | 8.9% | 68.6% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  TEFTelefónica, S.A. | $24.4B | 8.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 TKCTurkcell Iletisim Hi… | $4.4B | 4.6% | 21.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 VIVTelefônica Brasil S.… | $18.4B | 2.2% | 35.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SKMSK Telecom Co.,Ltd | $14.1B | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 KTKT Corporation | $9.1B | 4.6% | 34.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 TAT&T Inc. | $166.5B | 4.7% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  VZVerizon Communicatio… | $191.7B | 5.9% | 66.9% | 21 | Watch |
 TMUST-Mobile US, Inc. | $175.5B | 2.2% | 37.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
PHI Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.52 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 5.3% |
| 2025 | $1.66 | -2.3% | 2 | $141.72 | 1.2% | 85.18x | 5.8% |
| 2024 | $1.70 | -11.4% | 2 | $149.26 | 1.1% | 87.62x | 5.9% |
| 2023 | $1.92 | -9.6% | 2 | $123.10 | 1.6% | 64.00x | 6.7% |
| 2022 | $2.13 | 27.6% | 2 | $48.26 | 4.4% | 22.67x | 7.4% |
| 2021 | $1.67 | 7.7% | 2 | $121.76 | 1.4% | 72.95x | 5.8% |
| 2020 | $1.55 | 13.1% | 2 | $112.12 | 1.4% | 72.38x | 5.4% |
| 2019 | $1.37 | 14.2% | 2 | $103.96 | 1.3% | 75.90x | 4.8% |
| 2018 | $1.20 | -19.9% | 2 | $87.55 | 1.4% | 72.97x | 4.2% |
| 2017 | $1.50 | -33.2% | 2 | $61.61 | 2.4% | 41.14x | 5.2% |
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PHI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PHI stock.
How much dividend does PHI pay per share?
PLDT Inc. (PHI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $97.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +8.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PHI's next ex-dividend date?
PHI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PHI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PHI's dividend safe?
PHI's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +68.6% and FCF payout ratio of +49.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PHI increased its dividend?
PHI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.4%.
How often does PHI pay dividends?
PLDT Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $97.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PHI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PHI five years ago would be worth approximately $8,066 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PHI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PHI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +8.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.