Key Movers: Keppel and AllDay Spark Gains, Berjaya and Uniholdings See Declines
Posted on 1/19/26
A dynamic trading session saw significant movements across various sectors, with select property and retail counters leading the charge, while others experienced notable pullbacks.
Top Performing Stocks
Leading today's gainers was Keppel Philippines Properties, Inc. (KEP), which soared by 19.58% to close at P2.87. The company's shares gained P0.47 on a volume of 6,000 and a total value of P17,150.00. This surge may reflect speculative interest or positive sentiment surrounding potential asset rationalization within the broader Keppel Group, which has been strategically repositioning its global portfolio.
AllDay Marts, Inc. (ALLDY) also posted an impressive performance, climbing 18.00%. The retail supermarket operator's stock closed at P0.059, up P0.009, with a substantial volume of 224,290,000 shares traded, amounting to a total value of P12,597,600.00. The brisk trading suggests renewed investor interest in consumer-centric businesses, possibly on expectations of improved retail spending or specific operational updates from the Villar Group's retail arm.
Another strong performer was Nihao Mineral Resources International, Inc. (NI), which saw its shares jump 13.64%. The mining firm's stock added P0.06 to reach P0.50, with 220,000 shares changing hands for a total value of P102,150.00. The broader uptick in commodity prices or specific operational updates could be driving this momentum, often seen with smaller mining exploration companies.
Dominion Holdings, Inc. (DHI) advanced by 12.00%, with its stock price settling at P1.40, a gain of P0.15. Trading volume for DHI stood at 111,000 shares, generating a total value of P156,040.00.
Ferronoux Holdings, Inc. (FERRO) also made it to the top gainers, rising 10.21% to P5.29. The stock saw a P0.49 increase with 1,000 shares traded, valued at P5,290.00.
IPeople, Inc. (IPO) recorded a 9.42% increase, closing at P7.20, up P0.62. Its 41,600 shares traded contributed P278,382.00 to the day's turnover.
In the energy sector, First Gen Corporation (FGEN) climbed 9.36%, reaching P20.80. The P1.78 increase was backed by a significant volume of 3,704,100 shares, generating a substantial total value of P75,123,904.00. First Gen's strategic focus on cleaner energy and ongoing power projects continues to attract investor attention, particularly with increasing demand for reliable power sources.
PXP Energy Corporation (PXP), another player in the energy sector, also experienced an uptick, gaining 8.00% to close at P2.70. The oil and gas exploration firm added P0.20 per share, with 12,706,000 shares traded for a total value of P35,631,100.00. Speculation surrounding potential drilling activities or developments in its exploration blocks in the West Philippine Sea often influences PXP's share price.
Rounding out the top gainers were Atok-Big Wedge Co., Inc. (AB) which gained 7.62% to P2.40 on a P0.17 increase, with 277,000 shares valued at P681,010.00; and Bright Kindle Resources & Investments Inc. (BKR) rising 7.46% to P0.72, up P0.05, with 10,000 shares worth P7,030.00.
Significant Declines
On the flip side, Berjaya Philippines, Inc. (BCOR) led the list of losers, plunging 22.11%. The diversified holding company's shares closed at P7.01, shedding P1.99. This sharp decline, on a thin volume of 100 shares worth P701.00, highlights the potential for extreme volatility in illiquid stocks, where small trades can have exaggerated impacts.
Uniholdings Inc. (UNH) also saw a significant drop, down 18.52%. Its stock price fell by P25.00 to P110.00, with a minimal volume of 50 shares totaling P5,500.00 in value. Such substantial movements on low volumes are characteristic of stocks with limited public float or specific block trades rather than broad market sentiment.
Kepwealth Property Phils., Inc. (KPPI) followed with a 16.00% decrease, closing at P1.26. The property firm's shares were down P0.24, with 2,000 shares traded for P2,460.00.
Vivant Corporation (VVT) declined by 8.86%, with its stock price dropping P1.95 to P20.05. A volume of 200 shares accounted for a total value of P4,010.00.
Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corporation (TECH) faced a 7.14% dip, closing at P0.78, a decrease of P0.06. The technology firm saw 2,848,000 shares traded, valued at P2,236,290.00. Global semiconductor demand fluctuations or company-specific news could be factors influencing its performance, as the tech sector remains sensitive to broader economic trends.
Philex Mining Corporation (PX) also registered a 7.14% fall, with its shares ending at P10.66, down P0.82. Despite the decline, PX recorded a substantial trading volume of 19,619,100 shares, generating a significant total value of P213,848,000.00. This heavy trading volume suggests active selling, possibly driven by a correction in commodity prices, profit-taking after previous gains, or concerns over mining policies.
Other notable decliners included Supercity Realty Development Corporation (SRDC), down 6.95% to P22.10, with a P1.65 decrease on 8,100 shares worth P197,095.00; APC Group, Inc. (APC), which slid 6.78% to P0.11, down P0.008, with 260,000 shares traded for P29,320.00; D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Incorporated (DMW), falling 6.35% to P4.72, down P0.32, with 13,400 shares valued at P64,848.00; and Oriental Peninsula Resources Group, Inc. (ORE), declining 6.25% to P0.45, a P0.03 drop, on a volume of 590,000 shares worth P274,400.00.
