PSE:AREIT 28 February 2026

PSEi ends week up 2% but Friday profit-taking snaps rally — what Philippine stocks watch next

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index rose 2.26% for the week but slipped 0.21% Friday to 6,611.24, with foreigners net buying 5.07 billion pesos. January’s trade deficit narrowed 17.8% year-on-year to $4.05 billion as exports climbed and imports dropped. BDO Unibank posted a record 2025 net income, but its shares fell 0.87%. The central bank expects February inflation at 2.3% to 3.1%.

28 February 2026

PSE:AEV·PSE:AREIT·Stock Market

Croda International Upgraded to Buy on Rising Earnings Outlook
March 20, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT. Croda International PLC (COIHY) received an upgrade to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) driven by rising earnings estimates, a key factor influencing stock prices. The Zacks rating system focuses on changes in earnings per share (EPS) estimates from sell-side analysts, reflecting shifts in a company's future earnings potential. This upgrade suggests institutional investors might value Croda's improving fundamentals more highly, potentially pushing its stock price upward. Empirical data supports a strong link between earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements. Croda is projected to earn $1.12 per share in fiscal 2026, stable year-over-year, signaling steady prospects amid the upgrade. The Zacks system's proven track record can guide individual investors through earnings-driven market moves.