PLUS: Swung to a P948m net loss in Q326

From AB Capital's The Opening Bell: Three Moves

Event

DigiPlus swung to a P948-million net loss in 3Q26, primarily driven by investment valuation losses, reversing its previous profitability.

View

Negative headline impact, but we would distinguish reported earnings weakness from underlying operating performance. If core gaming revenues remain resilient, the valuation losses may prove temporary and should not necessarily translate into a permanent earnings downgrade.

Catalyst

While the reported loss is a setback, the key question is whether this reflects a deterioration in its underlying gaming operations or is largely attributable to non-cash mark-to-market adjustments. Investors should focus on gross gaming revenue, player activity, operating margins and the sustainability of its core gaming business amid regulatory and competitive pressures.

Action

HOLD. Monitor the breakdown of investment losses and recurring operating earnings before making meaningful changes to earnings forecasts. A sustained recovery in core gaming performance would provide a stronger basis for a more constructive view.

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