PLDT: Data Center Business Monetization Plan Draws Attention (Rating Upgrade)

Jul. 10, 2024 12:32 PM ETPLDT Inc. (PHI) StockPHI2 Comments
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Summary

  • PLDT recently disclosed that it is considering the monetization of its data center business, which I view as a favorable corporate development.
  • Assuming that PHI does sell a stake of its data center operations, this could possibly translate into lower financial leverage and a fast paced growth for the data center business.
  • I upgrade my rating for PLDT to a Buy, after considering the positives associated with the data center asset monetization plan.
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Elevator Pitch

PLDT stock (NYSE:PHI) [TEL:PM] is assigned a Buy investment rating.

I previously looked at PLDT's home broadband operations and the company's outlook in my April 25, 2024 article. With the current write-up, my focus is on PHI's planned monetization

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