Summary · why it matters
Aboitiz Equity Ventures reported consolidated net income after tax of PHP13.6 billion for the first half of 2026, up 65% year-on-year. Beneficial EBITDA rose 25% to PHP37.9 billion, driven by Aboitiz Power's PHP10 billion contribution, up 44%, and Union Bank's PHP3.4 billion, more than double last year. Aboitiz Foods and Coca-Cola combined contributed PHP4 billion, up 10%, while consolidated cash stood at PHP86.6 billion and gross interest-bearing debt declined to PHP484.8 billion from PHP493.7 billion at end-2025, improving net debt-to-equity to 0.95x from 0.99x. The company highlighted strong performance in power, banking, and airports, but noted headwinds in downstream food operations and delayed revenue recognition in real estate.