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Converge ICTSI (CNVRG) started 2025 with a significant 13% year-over-year revenue increase in the first quarter. The robust performance was largely driven by its sector-leading net subscriber additions due to its dominant position in the prepaid fiber market. The company’s growth trajectory is expected to continue, as it strategically expands its services into underserved provincial regions, a move poised to unlock demand for high-speed internet. This combination of strong current financial health, successful market penetration of its prepaid fiber offerings, and a clear roadmap for tapping into new customer base is effectively boosting investor confidence in Converge’s sustained progress and prospects in the telecommunications sector.

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Stock watch: Converge, Ayala Corp., Emperador
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For the first half of 2025, staying in liquid and quality stock names shall be the core strategy given the fragile but improving economic outlook. From a stock picking standpoint, companies favored include those that could benefit from the current economic backdrop, has exposure to resilient consumer segments, earnings visibility, and strong cash flow generation capable of weathering fast inflation and higher interest rates. Given economic and financial-market developments, banks, utilities, shipping, and select consumer names are favored.

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Converge ICTSI (CNVRG) Overweight 1.2% Revenue for the first quarter of the year rose 13% year-on-year, fueled by sector-leading net adds from its prepaid fiber dominance. Revenue growth is likely to persist, as expansion into underserved provincial regions unlocks incremental demand, boosting investor confidence.
Ayala Corporation (AC) Neutral 4.8% The conglomerate's subsidiaries posted mixed first quarter results, as Bank of the Philippine Islands and Ayala Land Inc. drove growth alongside improved profitability of Ayala Healthcare Holdings Inc. and Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. However, overall earnings dipped as ACEN Corp. faced weaker local power generation and Globe Telecom Inc. grappled with competitive pricing pressure.
Emperador Inc. (EMI) Underweight 1.1% Brandy sales recovered with 10% year-on-year growth, supporting topline performance. However, whisky sales faced persistent structural and global macro pressures. Meanwhile, active share buybacks have reduced public float near index exclusion thresholds, tempering sentiment.
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