The earnings call presented a generally positive outlook with record recurring profits, strong performance in core holdings, and significant growth in Maya Digital Banking. However, challenges such as declining profit margins at Indofood and competitive pressures in the telecom market were noted. The positive aspects, including reduced interest expenses and a new high in share price, outweighed the negatives.

Company Guidance

In the recent earnings call for First Pacific, key financial metrics were highlighted, reflecting strong performance in the first half of 2025. The company reported a gross asset value of approximately $5.6 billion as of June, with three of its core holdings being billion-dollar companies: Indofood, MPIC, and PLDT. Notably, recurring profit saw a double-digit rise of 11% to over $375 million, while turnover increased slightly, driven by MPIC's growth. The interest expense decreased by 10% to $35 million, and corporate overheads rose marginally. The Board approved an interim distribution of HKD 0.13 per share, slated for distribution around September 30. The company's recurring EPS was up 10% to USD 0.0882. Indofood, MPIC, and PLDT delivered record-high revenues, attributed to their operations in high-growth regions and essential service industries. PLDT's Maya Digital Banking unit also showed significant growth, contributing PHP 400 million to PLDT's profits. Moreover, the First Pacific share price reached a new 10-year high of $6.51, with the discount to its net asset value declining to under 15%. Overall, First Pacific maintains a positive outlook for medium-term earnings growth, backed by strategic investments and operational efficiency.

Record Recurring Profit

Recurring profit increased by 11% to over $375 million, marking a sixth successive record high for First Pacific's first half results.

Strong Performance in Core Holdings

Indofood, PLDT, and MPIC delivered record high revenues, driven by their presence in fast-growing regions and essential service industries.

Interest Expense Reduction

Interest expenses decreased by 10% to $35 million in the first half, contributing positively to the financial results.

Maya Digital Banking Growth

Maya Digital Banking showed significant growth with bank depositors increasing sevenfold and loan disbursals growing twentyfold over the last few years.

Improved Dividend Income

Dividend income surpassed EUR 300 million for the first time in about 8 to 10 years in 2023 and 2024.

Increase in Share Price

The share price reached a new 10-year high of $6.51, reflecting positive market sentiment and reduced discount to net asset value.

First Pacific Co (HK:0142) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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HK:0142 Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Mar 31, 2026	2025 (Q4)	- / -	0.591	―	―	―
Aug 28, 2025	2025 (Q2)	- / 0.69	0.623	10.00% (+0.06)
Mar 28, 2025	2024 (Q4)	- / 0.59	0.287	105.92% (+0.30)
Aug 23, 2024	2024 (Q2)	- / 0.62	0.639	-2.44% (-0.02)
Mar 27, 2024	2023 (Q4)	- / 0.29	0.058	394.83% (+0.23)
Aug 25, 2023	2023 (Q2)	- / 0.64	0.444	43.86% (+0.19)	―	―
Mar 30, 2023	2022 (Q4)	- / 0.45	0.506	-10.77% (-0.05)	―	―
Aug 31, 2022	2022 (Q2)	- / 0.44	0.265	67.65% (+0.18)	―	―
Mar 31, 2022	2021 (Q4)	- / 0.51	1.402	-63.89% (-0.90)	―	―
Aug 25, 2021	2021 (Q2)	- / 0.26	0.179	47.83% (+0.09)	―	―

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HK:0142 Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 28, 2025	HK$6.40	HK$6.51	+1.72%
Mar 28, 2025	HK$4.88	HK$5.03	+3.01%
Aug 23, 2024	HK$3.78	HK$3.75	-0.77%
Mar 27, 2024	HK$3.32	HK$3.50	+5.23%

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First Pacific Co (HK:0142) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 31, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).

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