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PLDTPHS:TEL -0.52%83 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.20% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:TEL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1,326.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 162 Telecommunication Services companies, PLDT ranks worse than 67.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLDT's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:TEL'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37 Med: -4.4 Max: 35.1
Current: 2.2
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of PLDT was 35.10% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was -4.40% per year.
PHS:TEL's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 67.28% of 162
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.6
vs PHS:TEL: 2.20
During the past 12 months, PLDT's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of PLDT was 1.84. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.61.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
PLDT Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
PHP 46.000000
2026-08-27
2026-08-28
2026-09-11
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
PHP:PHP 1.000000
PHP 46.000000
2026-03-25
2026-03-26
2026-04-16
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
PHP:PHP 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
PLDT's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is ₱1140.00.
PLDT's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is ₱92.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of PLDT was 8.87%. The lowest was 3.23%. And the median was 6.31%.
Good Sign:
PLDT Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 10-year high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PLDT 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
PHS:TEL vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, PLDT's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
PLDT 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, PLDT's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLDT's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.20% mean?
PLDT (PHS:TEL) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #109 out of 162 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is PLDT's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
PLDT's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.20%. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.60. PLDT's value of 2.20% is 60.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLDT ranks #109 out of 162 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLDT has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLDT's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, PLDT ranks #109 out of 162 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places PLDT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.60. PLDT's value of 2.20% is 60.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.60, based on 162 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLDT's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 2.20% is 60.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on PLDT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLDT's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLDT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLDT (PHS:TEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1,326.39, compared to a current price of ₱1,140.00 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.20% and 60.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.60. PLDT's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLDT (PHS:TEL), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.20% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is PLDT (PHS:TEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLDT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱1,140.00 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1,326.39.
GuruFocus considers PLDT to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:TEL:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 2.20%
GF Value™: ₱1,326.39 vs. price of ₱1,140.00 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#109 of 162)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:TEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLDT Inc is a telecommunications and digital services provider. The group has three reportable operating segments: Wireless, Fixed Line, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from its Fixed Line segment, which offers fixed line telecommunications services, servicing retail, corporate, and small and medium-sized enterprises clients. The Fixed Line business segment offers data, voice, and miscellaneous services. It also offers secure data centers, multi-cloud, cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions through different subsidiaries. The Wireless segment generates revenue by offering access to mobile internet via smartphones, mobile broadband using pocket WiFi, or home WiFi using fixed wireless broadband devices. Geographically, the group operates in the Philippines.
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