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Diverse Performance Across Local Equities: LSC Leads Gainers, San Miguel Among Decliners

Posted on 2/12/26

Trading on the local stock exchange saw a diverse performance today, with significant movements observed across various sectors. Shipping and mining companies posted substantial gains, while a major conglomerate and several smaller firms experienced notable declines, reflecting a mixed investor sentiment.

Top Performers of the Day

Leading the pack of gainers was Lorenzo Shipping Corporation (LSC), which surged by an impressive 27.45 percent. The stock's last done price settled at ₱0.65, marking a ₱0.14 change from its previous close. Trading volume for LSC reached 90,000 shares, generating a total value of ₱60,550.0. The significant uptick suggests renewed investor interest in the shipping sector, possibly buoyed by favorable global trade forecasts or company-specific developments.

Following closely was Nickel Asia Corporation (NIKL), which climbed 10.80 percent, closing at ₱5.54. This represented a ₱0.54 increase, with a robust trading volume of 34,553,900 shares and a total value of ₱187,236,000.0. The continued strength in nickel prices globally, driven by demand from electric vehicle battery manufacturing, likely contributed to NIKL's strong showing. Another mining entity, Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company "B" (LCB), also posted gains, rising 3.66 percent to ₱0.198, with a ₱0.007 change on a volume of 6,790,000 shares and total value of ₱1,304,970.0.

Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SHLPH) also enjoyed a positive session, advancing 6.27 percent to a last done price of ₱12.20, up by ₱0.72. Its trading activity involved 893,900 shares, culminating in a total value of ₱10,649,200.0. This rise could be attributed to stabilization in global oil prices or positive market sentiment regarding the company's retail and marketing segments.

In the education sector, Far Eastern University, Incorporated (FEU) saw its shares appreciate by 5.63 percent, closing at ₱845.0 with a ₱45.0 increase. Despite a modest volume of 40 shares, the total value traded was ₱32,700.0, indicating strong underlying demand at higher prices.

Other gainers included Philippine Estates Corporation (PHES), which improved by 6.35 percent to ₱0.335 (+₱0.02) on 90,000 shares valued at ₱29,850.0; Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI), up 5.43 percent to ₱1.94 (+₱0.10) with 2,841,000 shares traded for ₱5,449,310.0; Ionics, Inc. (ION), which gained 4.67 percent to ₱1.12 (+₱0.05) with a volume of 464,000 shares and total value of ₱507,420.0; CTS Global Equity Group, Inc. (CTS), up 3.90 percent to ₱0.40 (+₱0.015) on 70,000 shares valued at ₱27,450.0; and Top Frontier Investment Holdings, Inc. (TFHI), rising 3.86 percent to ₱60.50 (+₱2.25) with 6,280 shares traded for ₱361,755.0.

Notable Decliners

On the flip side, EasyCall Communications Philippines, Inc. (ECP) was the day's steepest decliner, plummeting 14.42 percent. Its last done price stood at ₱2.73, a decrease of ₱0.46. Trading volume for ECP was 3,000 shares, generating a total value of ₱8,190.0.

Ferronoux Holdings, Inc. (FERRO) also saw a significant drop, falling 10.76 percent to ₱3.65, a ₱0.44 decline. Volume was 66,000 shares, with a total value of ₱242,570.0. Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) also experienced a substantial loss, shedding 8.70 percent to close at ₱6.30, down by ₱0.60, with 300 shares traded for ₱1,890.0.

Conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) was among the major companies experiencing a downturn, with its shares retreating 5.65 percent to ₱71.00, a significant drop of ₱4.25. A substantial 548,450 shares of SMC were traded, amounting to a total value of ₱39,598,700.0. The decline for SMC could reflect profit-taking after recent highs or specific concerns within its diverse business segments, such as its food, beverage, infrastructure, or power operations.

Other companies that ended the day in the red included Lodestar Investment Holdings Corporation (LODE), down 7.14 percent to ₱0.39 (-₱0.03) on 2,050,000 shares valued at ₱796,350.0; Medco Holdings, Inc. (MED), declining 6.42 percent to ₱0.102 (-₱0.007) with 80,000 shares for ₱8,190.0; Greenergy Holdings Incorporated (GREEN), which shed 6.41 percent to ₱0.146 (-₱0.01) with 8,000,000 shares valued at ₱1,205,520.0; Crown Equities, Inc. (CEI), down 6.25 percent to ₱0.075 (-₱0.005) on 5,660,000 shares for ₱424,090.0; Primex Corporation (PRMX), which fell 5.88 percent to ₱1.12 (-₱0.07) with 530,000 shares traded for ₱619,160.0; and GMA Holdings, Inc. - Philippine Deposit Receipts (GMAP), decreasing 5.42 percent to ₱5.58 (-₱0.32) on a volume of 8,800 shares and total value of ₱51,488.0.

Today's trading session highlights varying investor confidence across different market segments, with commodity-linked stocks and certain niche industries attracting buyers, while some larger and smaller cap issues faced selling pressure.