PLDT (NYSE: PHI) sets ₱12.42M dividend for Series IV preferred shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PLDT Inc. reports that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of ₱12,420,000.00 on all outstanding shares of its Series IV Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock. The dividend covers the quarter ending June 15, 2026 and is payable on June 15, 2026 to the holder of record as of May 21, 2026.
The company states that this dividend was declared from its audited unrestricted retained earnings as of December 31, 2025, which are sufficient to cover the full amount. The disclosure was furnished on a Form 6-K as a report of a foreign private issuer.
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Key Figures
Cash dividend amount: ₱12,420,000.00
Dividend payment date: June 15, 2026
Dividend record date: May 21, 2026
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Cash dividend amount
₱12,420,000.00
Declared on Series IV preferred shares for quarter ending June 15, 2026
Dividend payment date
June 15, 2026
Cash dividend payable date on Series IV preferred stock
Dividend record date
May 21, 2026
Holder of record date for Series IV preferred dividend eligibility
Retained earnings reference date
December 31, 2025
Date of audited unrestricted retained earnings used to fund dividend
Number of stockholders
11,317
Stockholders as of April 30, 2026
Fiscal year-end
December 31
Company fiscal year-end date
Key Terms
Series IV Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock, audited unrestricted retained earnings, foreign private issuer, cash dividend, +1 more
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Series IV Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock financial
"all of the outstanding shares of Series IV Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock of the Company"
audited unrestricted retained earnings financial
"The cash dividend was declared out of the audited unrestricted retained earnings of the Company as at December 31, 2025"
foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
cash dividend financial
"the declaration of a cash dividend of P12,420,000.00 on all of the outstanding shares"
A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.
record as of financial
"payable on June 15, 2026 to the holder of record as of May 21, 2026"
"Record as of" indicates the specific date or point in time when a particular financial figure or statistic was measured or confirmed. It helps investors understand the exact moment when the data was valid, similar to taking a snapshot of a situation. This clarity is important for making accurate comparisons and informed decisions based on the most current or relevant information.
FAQ
When will PLDT Inc. (PHI) pay the newly declared Series IV preferred dividend?
The declared cash dividend will be paid on June 15, 2026. It applies to all outstanding Series IV Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and is based on the quarter period ending on the same date, June 15, 2026.
What is the record date for PLDT Inc. (PHI) Series IV preferred dividend?
The record date for the Series IV preferred dividend is May 21, 2026. Only the holder of record on that date will be entitled to receive the ₱12,420,000.00 cash dividend payable on June 15, 2026.
From what source is PLDT Inc. (PHI) funding its Series IV preferred dividend?
The cash dividend is funded from PLDT Inc.’s audited unrestricted retained earnings as of December 31, 2025. The company states that these retained earnings are sufficient to fully cover the ₱12,420,000.00 dividend declared by the board.
What type of security receives PLDT Inc.’s (PHI) ₱12,420,000 dividend?
The dividend applies to all outstanding shares of Series IV Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock of PLDT Inc. It is a preferred share class, distinct from the company’s common shares, with a specified cash dividend for the stated quarter.
How many stockholders does PLDT Inc. (PHI) report as of April 30, 2026?
PLDT Inc. reports 11,317 stockholders as of April 30, 2026. This figure appears in the company information section of the disclosure submitted together with the dividend announcement on its Series IV preferred shares.