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Pacific Horizon Investment Trust PLC ( (GB:PHI) ) just unveiled an update.
Pacific Horizon Investment Trust reported a strong first half to 31 January 2026, with net asset value total return per share of 36.6% and share price total return of 38.7%, both significantly ahead of the MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Index. Performance was driven by stock selection in North Asian semiconductor names and copper and gold producers, alongside selected Chinese technology holdings, while the share price discount narrowed and active share remained high.
Shareholders’ funds rose to £809.9m and NAV per share increased to 976.21p, with net gearing nudged up to 7% as the trust used a £60m revolving credit facility that will be replaced by a larger £90m facility. The board continued to manage the discount with buybacks amounting to 3.1% of issued capital over the half year, ahead of a key continuation vote in November, and the managers signalled confidence in Asia ex Japan’s structural growth prospects despite valuation concerns in parts of tech, China’s slowdown, and wider geopolitical risks.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PHI) stock is a Hold with a £993.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pacific Horizon Investment Trust PLC stock, see the GB:PHI Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:PHI Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PHI is a Neutral.
The score is primarily held back by uneven fundamentals—especially weak cash conversion and volatile results—despite a strong balance sheet and a clear profitability rebound. Technicals are supportive with an established uptrend, while valuation looks fair but offers little dividend support; corporate updates are constructive overall but accompanied by elevated risk disclosures.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:PHI stock, click here.
More about Pacific Horizon Investment Trust PLC
Pacific Horizon Investment Trust PLC is a UK-listed investment trust focused on Asia ex Japan equity markets. Managed by Baillie Gifford, it seeks long-term capital growth by investing in high-growth companies, with notable exposure to sectors such as North Asian semiconductors, commodities, and Chinese technology platforms.
Average Trading Volume: 132,788
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
For a thorough assessment of PHI stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.