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Energy Sector Powers Gains, Airlines Navigate Headwinds in Latest Trading Session

Posted on 9/25/26

Trading activity on the local bourse showcased a diverse performance among key companies, with energy and resources firms largely driving the day's top gains, while the airline sector faced significant pressure. Investors witnessed robust upward movements for several less liquid issues, alongside notable declines for established players.

Top Performers

Leading the surge was Bright Kindle Resources & Investments Inc. (BKR), which saw its shares climb to P0.52, marking a P0.05 or 10.64% increase. Trading volume reached 150,000 shares, generating a total value of P75,400.00.

Alliance Select Foods International, Inc. (FOOD) also posted robust gains, adding P0.035 to close at P0.44, an 8.64% uptick. The company traded 330,000 shares for a total value of P133,000.00.

LFM Properties Corporation (LPC) followed suit, jumping P0.002 or 8.00% to finish at P0.027. This gain was backed by a substantial volume of 8.9 million shares, with a total value of P272,900.00.

Vivant Corporation (VVT), a conglomerate with interests in power and water, added P1.40 or 7.41%, closing at P20.30. While trading a modest 500 shares, the value reached P10,150.00. Recent strategic investments in renewable energy and infrastructure projects may be contributing to its positive sentiment.

Solid Group, Inc. (SGI) advanced by P0.08 or 7.14% to P1.20, with 213,000 shares changing hands for P252,860.00.

Synergy Grid & Development Phils., Inc. (SGP), a significant player in the energy transmission sector, saw its shares increase by P1.40 or 6.51% to P22.90. This substantial upward movement was accompanied by a total value of P38.32 million from 1.71 million shares, reflecting strong investor confidence potentially linked to ongoing infrastructure development and the robust demand for stable power grids.

NOW Corporation (NOW), involved in telecommunications and IT services, edged up P0.025 or 6.49% to P0.41. The stock saw 280,000 shares traded, valued at P111,050.00. The company's continued efforts in expanding its digital infrastructure and services may be drawing interest.

Oriental Petroleum and Minerals Corporation "A" (OPM) gained P0.001 or 6.25%, closing at P0.017. A high volume of 19.8 million shares were traded, generating P319,400.00 in value. Speculative interest in the oil and gas exploration sector, spurred by global energy trends, could be a factor.

Lodestar Investment Holdings Corporation (LODE) was up P0.025 or 5.81% to P0.455, with P295,550.00 total value from 670,000 shares.

Manila Mining Corporation "B" (MAB) also recorded a 5.68% increase, adding P0.0005 to close at P0.0093. A massive volume of 62 million shares generated P576,600.00 in value, indicating a speculative interest in the mining sector.

Top Decliners

Leading the day's declines was PAL Holdings, Inc. (PAL), the parent company of Philippine Airlines. It plummeted by P0.52 or 14.77% to close at P3.00. The airline sector continues to face headwinds, including volatile fuel costs and intense competition, with P33.10 million worth of shares traded across 10.09 million volume.

ENEX Energy Corp. (ENEX) shed P0.25 or 6.85%, closing at P3.40, with 3,000 shares worth P10,600.00 traded.

Supercity Realty Development Corporation (SRDC) decreased by P2.70 or 6.67% to P37.80, on a modest P63,695.00 total value from 1,600 shares.

Global-Estate Resorts, Inc. (GERI) fell P0.04 or 6.35% to P0.59, with 87,000 shares traded for P51,330.00.

Benguet Corporation (BC) was down P0.36 or 4.86% to P7.04, with 4,000 shares worth P29,010.00.

Xurpas Inc. (X) saw a drop of P0.01 or 4.55%, ending the day at P0.21. A total of 280,000 shares were traded for P59,470.00.

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SCC), a major coal producer and power generator, slipped by P0.72 or 4.50% to P15.28. Despite strong energy demand, fluctuations in global coal prices or operational updates might have influenced this downturn. Its shares contributed a significant P45.11 million to the day's total value from 2.9 million shares.

Cebu Air, Inc. (CEB), operator of Cebu Pacific, mirrored the airline sector's struggles, declining by P0.88 or 4.23% to P19.92. The company traded P11.47 million worth of shares across 569,900 volume, signaling continued pressure on travel-related stocks.

Anglo Philippine Holdings Corporation (APO) closed lower by P0.06 or 4.08% at P1.41, with P1.53 million in total value from 1.08 million shares.

Philippine Estates Corporation (PHES) completed the list of top losers, easing by P0.015 or 3.75% to P0.385, with 110,000 shares exchanged for P41,850.00.