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Market Watch: Geograce, Shell Pilipinas Fuel Gains; Supercity Realty, Macay Holdings See Sharp Declines

Posted on 1/12/26

Trading activity highlighted notable movements in various sectors, with mining and energy firms enjoying significant upward momentum, while certain real estate and holdings companies faced downward pressure.

Top Gainers

Leading the day's advance was Geograce Resources Philippines, Inc. (GEO), which surged by an impressive 25.26%. The mining company closed at PHP 0.119, up PHP 0.024, with a volume of 24,380,000 shares traded, amounting to a total value of PHP 2,691,980.00. The increase reflects renewed investor interest, possibly linked to speculative plays or broader commodity market sentiment.

Hot on its heels was Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SHLPH), experiencing a robust gain of 25.07%. The energy giant's shares ended at PHP 9.38, marking an increase of PHP 1.88. This strong performance, backed by a substantial volume of 3,524,100 shares and a total value of PHP 31,091,300.00, could be influenced by global oil price movements or positive corporate developments.

Keppel Philippines Properties, Inc. (KEP) also saw significant upward movement, climbing 20.80% to close at PHP 2.73, a gain of PHP 0.47. While trading a relatively lower volume of 5,000 shares for a total value of PHP 13,730.00, the property firm's jump suggests sector-specific interest or positive outlook.

Other notable gainers included Philippine Realty and Holdings Corporation (RLT), which rose by 17.00% to PHP 0.117, and Imperial Resources, Inc. (IMP), up 16.67% to PHP 0.84. Acesite (Phils.) Hotel Corporation (ACE) also booked a respectable gain of 12.80%, closing at PHP 1.41.

Rounding out the top gainers were Medco Holdings, Inc. (MED) with a 9.57% increase to PHP 0.103, Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation (MB) rising 9.41% to PHP 0.186, Jackstones, Inc. (JAS) up 9.04% to PHP 2.05, and Atok-Big Wedge Co., Inc. (AB) gaining 8.92% to PHP 2.32.

Top Losers

On the other side of the market, Supercity Realty Development Corporation (SRDC) was the day's steepest decliner, plummeting -23.14%. Its shares closed at PHP 24.75, a significant drop of PHP -7.45. This sharp decline, on a volume of 19,600 shares and a total value of PHP 448,575.00, signals strong selling pressure, potentially due to company-specific news or broader real estate market concerns.

Macay Holdings, Inc. (MACAY) also faced a challenging session, shedding -11.50% to finish at PHP 6.00, down PHP -0.78. With 30,500 shares changing hands for a total value of PHP 182,203.00, the beverage company's drop might be indicative of a negative reaction to market competition or recent operational updates.

Swift Foods, Inc. Convertible Preferred (SFIP) saw a substantial dip of -11.24%, closing at PHP 1.50. This decrease of PHP -0.19, albeit on a low volume of 1,000 shares and a total value of PHP 1,500.00, reflects a significant revaluation.

Discovery World Corporation (DWC) declined by -10.71%, settling at PHP 1.00, while MRC Allied, Inc. (MRC) also posted a considerable loss of -10.42%, closing at PHP 0.86. MRC Allied, Inc. recorded high trading volume with 116,406,000 shares exchanged, totaling PHP 100,563,000.00.

Other significant losers included Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corporation 'A' (OPM) with an -8.33% drop to PHP 0.011, Zeus Holdings, Inc. (ZHI) down -8.11% to PHP 0.068, DFNN, Inc. (DFNN) falling -6.17% to PHP 0.76, Dizon Copper-Silver Mines, Inc. (DIZ) declining -5.74% to PHP 5.09, and Island Information & Technology, Inc. (IS) with a -4.65% loss to PHP 0.123.

The mixed performance across sectors indicates a market responding to a blend of company-specific developments and broader economic factors, with investors carefully navigating opportunities and risks.