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Investor Focus: Makati Finance Sees Robust Growth Amidst Widespread Losses in Mining and Property

Posted on 2/2/26

Trading on the local bourse presented a bifurcated picture, with select small-cap and specialized finance companies posting significant gains, even as several prominent real estate and mining firms experienced considerable downturns. The day was marked by MFIN, or Makati Finance Corporation, leading the advancers with an impressive surge.

Top Gainers: Small Caps and REITs Shine

Makati Finance Corporation (MFIN) emerged as the day's top gainer, climbing by 39.71% to close at ₱1.90. The stock saw a price change of +₱0.54, with 190,000 shares traded for a total value of ₱360,900.0. This sharp increase could be attributed to specific corporate developments or heightened speculative interest, although no major public announcements were immediately available.

Following suit was Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corporation ``A`` (OPM), which advanced by 8.33%. Its last done price settled at ₱0.013, up +₱0.001. A substantial volume of 42,200,000 shares changed hands, totaling a value of ₱508,400.0, potentially reflecting renewed interest in the energy sector or specific exploration updates.

Crown Equities, Inc. (CEI) also saw positive momentum, gaining 7.89% to reach ₱0.082, with a price change of +₱0.006. Trading volume stood at 1,590,000 shares, generating a total value of ₱125,720.0.

In the real estate sector, Arthaland Corporation (ALCO) and its preferred shares Arthaland Corporation Series ``F`` Preferred Shares (ALCPF) posted healthy increases. ALCO climbed 7.14% to ₱0.45 (+₱0.03), with 2,550,000 shares traded for ₱1,129,250.0. Meanwhile, ALCPF soared by 5.94%, adding +₱30.0 to close at ₱535.0 on a volume of 1,300 shares worth ₱663,900.0. These gains might be linked to positive investor sentiment towards sustainable property developments or company-specific initiatives.

Other notable gainers included Island Information & Technology, Inc. (IS), up 5.93% to ₱0.125 (+₱0.007) on 2,560,000 shares valued at ₱320,790.0; Uniholdings Inc. (UNH), which increased 5.69% to ₱130.0 (+₱7.0) with a low volume of 10 shares worth ₱1,300.0; DFNN, Inc. (DFNN), advancing 5.33% to ₱0.79 (+₱0.04) on 218,000 shares totaling ₱171,700.0; and Euro-Med Laboratories Phil., Inc. (EURO), up 4.90% to ₱1.07 (+₱0.05) with 502,000 shares traded for ₱536,850.0.

RL Commercial REIT, Inc. (RCR) closed strong, rising 4.85% to ₱7.57, marking a +₱0.35 change. This REIT saw significant trading activity with 117,354,000 shares exchanged for a substantial total value of ₱878,297,020.0, suggesting continued investor confidence in its income-generating properties.

Top Losers: Mining and Vista Group Stocks See Sharp Retreat

On the losing end, AllDay Marts, Inc. (ALLDY) suffered the steepest decline, plunging 30.00% to ₱0.035, down -₱0.015. The retail firm recorded a massive volume of 318,080,000 shares, translating to a total value of ₱12,022,900.0. This significant drop could be indicative of broader concerns in the retail sector or company-specific challenges, potentially related to disappointing financial outlooks or intense market competition.

The mining sector experienced a broad sell-off. Apex Mining Co., Inc. (APX) plummeted 20.39% to ₱12.10, losing -₱3.10. It registered a substantial value of ₱781,777,980.0 from 60,324,500 shares. Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation (AT) fell 13.46% to ₱9.00 (-₱1.40) on 7,471,100 shares worth ₱69,889,800.0. Philex Mining Corporation (PX) also declined 13.45% to ₱10.04 (-₱1.56), with 20,251,800 shares valued at ₱208,186,000.0. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company ``A`` (LC) likewise saw a 13.33% drop to ₱0.182 (-₱0.028), with 258,810,000 shares worth ₱48,918,100.0. The widespread downturn across these mining giants suggests a bearish sentiment possibly triggered by a dip in global commodity prices or new regulatory concerns affecting the industry.

Shares linked to the Villar group's real estate and retail ventures also faced considerable pressure. Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. (VLL) shed 15.25% to ₱1.00, down -₱0.18, with 9,357,000 shares valued at ₱9,660,200.0. Its preferred shares, Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. Series 2A Preferred Shares (VLL2A), dropped 15.08% to ₱80.25 (-₱14.25) on 11,710 shares worth ₱1,004,920.0. Vistareit, Inc. (VREIT) also declined significantly by 14.86% to ₱1.26 (-₱0.22), trading 13,100,000 shares for ₱16,934,700.0. AllHome Corp. (HOME), another retail entity within the same conglomerate, decreased by 13.85% to ₱0.28 (-₱0.045) with 8,690,000 shares worth ₱2,499,850.0. The collective dip in these related entities points to specific investor concerns regarding the conglomerate's outlook or potential shifts in the real estate and retail market landscapes.

Lastly, PXP Energy Corporation (PXP), an energy exploration firm, dropped 14.55% to ₱2.82, a change of -₱0.48. It saw 4,006,000 shares traded for a total value of ₱12,164,000.0, indicating possible negative news regarding its exploration projects or a broader pullback in specific energy plays.

Overall, the market demonstrated a clear divergence, with specific niche players and REITs showing resilience, while the mining and major real estate conglomerates faced a challenging trading session, reflecting a cautious investor approach in these sectors.