Philippine Equities See Notable Swings: Waterfront and Petron Rally, Primex and Cirtek Retreat
Posted on 7/14/26
Trading on July 14, 2026, saw a dynamic session for specific stocks, with significant movements among top gainers and losers. Investors witnessed strong rallies in some companies, particularly in the property and energy sectors, while others faced a downturn, reflecting mixed market sentiment and company-specific developments.
Top Gainers: Property and Energy Lead the Charge
Leading the surge was Waterfront Philippines, Inc. (WPI), which climbed by 10.59% to close at 0.47. The stock posted a price change of +0.045, with a substantial volume of 850,000 shares traded for a total value of 350,250.00. This movement may reflect renewed optimism surrounding its integrated resort projects, sensitive to developments in the tourism and gaming industries.
LFM Properties Corporation (LPC) also saw robust gains, advancing by 8.70% to a last done price of 0.025. With a price change of +0.002, the company traded 200,000 shares, valuing 5,000.00.
Energy giant Petron Corporation (PCOR) was a prominent gainer, rising by 6.44% to settle at 2.48. Its price changed by +0.15, backed by a significant volume of 5,705,000 shares and a total value of 14,149,300.00. Petron's performance often mirrors global oil price trends and local demand dynamics, suggesting positive sentiment in the energy sector.
Abacore Capital Holdings, Inc. (ABA) gained 6.25%, closing at 0.34 after a +0.02 price change. The stock recorded a high volume of 17,580,000 shares, totaling 5,851,400.00 in value, possibly driven by recent strategic investments or project updates.
Arthaland Corporation (ALCO), a developer known for sustainable projects, increased by 5.88% to 0.45. Its price change was +0.025, with 1,250,000 shares traded for a value of 540,100.00, indicating investor confidence in the property market or specific company initiatives.
Other notable gainers included Vantage Equities, Inc. (V), up 5.13% to 0.82 (+0.04 price change, 79,000 volume, 65,510.00 value); Crown Equities, Inc. (CEI), climbing 4.76% to 0.088 (+0.004 price change, 200,000 volume, 17,630.00 value); and Kepwealth Property Phils., Inc. (KPPI), which rose by 4.69% to 1.34 (+0.06 price change, 42,000 volume, 56,360.00 value).
Media company ABS-CBN Corporation (ABS) and its Philippine Deposit Receipts ABS-CBN Holdings Corporation - Philippine Deposit Receipts (ABSP) also saw positive movements. ABS-CBN Holdings PDRs closed at 3.25, up 4.50% (+0.14 price change, 156,000 volume, 517,600.00 value), while ABS-CBN Corporation itself ended at 3.68, a 4.25% increase (+0.15 price change, 1,110,000 volume, 4,156,570.00 value). This rebound might be attributed to recent content partnerships, streaming platform growth, or positive sentiment around its ongoing business transformation.
Top Losers: Real Estate and Technology Face Headwinds
On the downside, Primex Corporation (PRMX) recorded the steepest decline, falling by 12.73% to 0.96. The real estate firm experienced a price change of -0.14, with 73,000 shares traded for a total value of 72,560.00. This dip could be influenced by broader sector concerns or company-specific news.
Metro Alliance Holdings & Equities Corp. "B" (MAHB) also saw a significant drop of 11.22%, closing at 0.87. Its price changed by -0.11 on a modest volume of 9,000 shares, valuing 7,130.00.
Lorenzo Shipping Corporation (LSC) dropped by 8.45% to a last done price of 0.65, with a price change of -0.06. A volume of 11,000 shares was traded, amounting to 7,150.00 in value.
Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corporation (TECH), a technology company, retreated by 7.27% to 1.02, with a -0.08 price change. It registered a notable volume of 6,060,000 shares for a total value of 6,200,630.00. Semiconductor and technology stocks are often volatile, reacting to global supply chain conditions and market demand for electronics.
Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corporation "A" (OPM) decreased by 7.14%, ending the day at 0.013. The oil and gas exploration firm saw a price change of -0.001, with a high volume of 27,000,000 shares traded, valued at 351,000.00, reflecting the speculative nature of the industry.
Other significant decliners included Araneta Properties, Inc. (ARA), down 5.17% to 0.275 (-0.015 price change, 20,000 volume, 5,500.00 value); DFNN, Inc. (DFNN), decreasing 4.55% to 0.63 (-0.03 price change, 1,692,000 volume, 1,086,330.00 value); Solid Group, Inc. (SGI), falling 4.41% to 1.30 (-0.06 price change, 210,000 volume, 268,520.00 value); and Island Information & Technology, Inc. (IS), which shed 4.10% to 0.117 (-0.005 price change, 830,000 volume, 97,410.00 value).
Construction firm EEI Corporation (EEI) closed lower by 3.52% at 1.92, with a price change of -0.07. It traded 10,000 shares for a value of 19,200.00, potentially reflecting cautious sentiment on infrastructure spending or project timelines.
The day’s trading underscored a selective market, where specific sectors like property and energy garnered positive attention, while other segments, including some real estate and technology players, faced selling pressure, highlighting the importance of company-specific fundamentals and broader economic trends.
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