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Market Action: Conglomerate Subsidiaries Face Headwinds as Renewables and Consumer Stocks Climb

Posted on 2/16/26

Trading on the local stock exchange saw a day of pronounced movements across various sectors, signaling a divergence in investor sentiment influenced by specific corporate developments and broader market trends. While some consumer-focused and renewable energy firms enjoyed considerable upticks, major players in the mining and holding sectors experienced sharp declines.

Top Gainers for the Day

Leading the pack of gainers was Concrete Aggregates Corp. "A" (CA), which closed at P57.70, soaring by P7.70, a remarkable 15.40% increase. The infrastructure-related firm saw a modest volume of 570 shares traded, totaling P32,716.50.

TKC Metals Corporation (T) also posted strong gains, finishing at P0.34, up by P0.04 or 13.33%. Trading volume for TKC Metals reached 90,000 shares, with a total value of P29,800.00.

Geograce Resources Philippines, Inc. (GEO) advanced by P0.009, rising to P0.091, representing a 10.98% gain. A significant 3,140,000 shares changed hands, for a total value of P279,580.00.

Del Monte Pacific Limited (DELM) demonstrated robust performance, closing at P5.10, an increase of P0.40 or 8.51%. The consumer food and beverage giant, known for its strong market presence in both local and international markets, traded 89,000 shares amounting to P448,660.00. This upward movement for Del Monte Pacific could be buoyed by positive consumer spending outlooks or favorable commodity prices for its agricultural products.

Greenergy Holdings Incorporated (GREEN) also saw a notable rally, ending at P0.17, up P0.011 or 6.92%. The renewable energy developer exchanged 6,000,000 shares, with a total value of P993,360.00. Investor confidence in renewable energy projects continues to drive interest in companies like Greenergy, especially with ongoing national efforts towards sustainable power sources.

Swift Foods, Inc. (SFI) gained P0.003, reaching P0.051, a 6.25% rise. A volume of 200,000 shares accounted for P10,300.00 in total value.

IPEOPLE, Inc. (IPO) saw its shares climb P0.38 to P7.11, marking a 5.65% increase. The company traded 5,400 shares for a total value of P36,380.00.

PAL Holdings, Inc. (PAL), the parent company of Philippine Airlines, closed at P3.80, up by P0.20 or 5.56%. The airline sector continues to show signs of recovery with increased travel demand, contributing to the positive sentiment around PAL Holdings. 101,000 shares were traded, valued at P372,670.00.

Petroenergy Resources Corporation (PERC) also performed well, adding P0.17 to reach P3.48, a 5.14% gain. The energy firm, with interests in both traditional and renewable energy, saw 4,000 shares worth P13,740.00 traded. Ongoing developments in its energy projects likely contributed to its strength.

Rounding out the top gainers was Imperial Resources, Inc. (IMP), which increased by P0.05 or 5.00%, settling at P1.05. It recorded a volume of 14,000 shares for P14,400.00.

Largest Decliners for the Day

On the flip side, several prominent companies faced substantial declines. Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SCC) was the day's biggest loser, plummeting by P7.10 to P26.10, a steep 21.39% drop. This significant decline comes amidst potential shifts in global coal prices or increased regulatory scrutiny on fossil fuel operations, impacting the coal mining and power generation giant. It also registered the highest total value traded among the losers at P725,400,000.00 from 26,978,100 shares.

DMCI Holdings, Inc. (DMC), a diversified conglomerate with a substantial stake in Semirara Mining, saw its shares fall by P1.58, or 14.66%, to close at P9.20. The decline in DMCI Holdings is largely attributable to the poor performance of its subsidiary, SCC, reflecting the integrated nature of its business interests. A massive 57,247,300 shares were traded, totaling P540,214,980.00.

Victorias Milling Company, Inc. (VMC) also suffered a notable loss, shedding P0.31 or 14.29% to finish at P1.86. The sugar and food products company traded 4,000 shares for P7,060.00. The decline could be influenced by fluctuations in sugar commodity prices or agricultural output.

Supercity Realty Development Corporation (SRDC) dropped P2.50 to P19.00, a decrease of 11.63%. Its trading activity involved 4,200 shares, for a total value of P77,636.00.

Kepwealth Property Phils., Inc. (KPPI) closed at P1.40, down P0.15 or 9.68%. 28,000 shares were traded, amounting to P41,380.00.

A. Soriano Corporation (ANS) saw its stock price decline by P1.06 to P14.44, representing a 6.84% fall. A total of 900 shares were exchanged, valuing P13,046.00.

Marcventures Holdings, Inc. (MARC) fell by P0.05, or 6.33%, to P0.74. The mining firm traded 10,028,000 shares with a value of P7,581,440.00. Its performance often mirrors the volatility in global metal prices.

Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. (INFRA) closed at P0.33, down P0.02 or 5.71%. The company recorded a volume of 30,000 shares for P9,850.00.

National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (NRCP) decreased by P0.04 to P0.71, a 5.33% decline. It saw 510,000 shares traded, valued at P360,970.00.

LFM Properties Corporation (LPC) rounded out the major losers, dropping P0.002 to P0.037, a 5.13% decrease. Trading volume was 100,000 shares, for a total value of P3,700.00.

The day's trading underscored a selective market, where strong sector-specific tailwinds lifted consumer and green energy stocks, while significant negative developments, particularly in the commodities sector, weighed heavily on other market participants. Investors remain keenly focused on company-specific news and global commodity price trends in this dynamic environment.