Meralco core profit rises 12% to P50.6B

Title Meralco Achieves Record-High Core Profit of P50.6 Billion A Testament to its Commitment to Innovation

As Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country's largest electricity distribution company, reported a consolidated core net income of P50.57 billion for 2025, up 12 percent from P45.142 billion in the previous year, it is clear that the company has had an outstanding year.

A Year of Milestones

According to Meralco Chairman and CEO Manuel Pangilinan, Meralco had another record-breaking year in 2025, marked by a double-digit growth in our consolidated core net income and full-year profit that surpassed our target. The company's impressive performance can be attributed to the steady performance of its distribution business and solid growth in its power generation segment.

Power Generation A Key Driver of Growth

While Meralco's distribution utility business experienced a slight dip in energy sales, its power generation arm has been driving growth. Meralco PowerGen Corp.'s (MGen) consolidated core net income contribution rose by an impressive 52 percent to P16.80 billion. This significant increase is attributed to the company's ability to generate more electricity and sell it to the grid, with revenues edging up to P29 billion and energy deliveries surging 78 percent year on year to 27,289 GW.

Distribution A Steady Performer

The company's distribution utility business has continued to perform steadily, with consolidated energy sales reaching 53,997 GWh in 2025. Despite some fluctuations due to factors like extreme weather shifts and increased solar rooftop adoption, the segment remains a crucial part of Meralco's overall operations.

Looking Ahead MTerra Solar Project

As Meralco looks to the future, the company is keenly focused on the timely completion of its massive MTerra Solar project. The sooner this project comes online and starts generating power and selling it to the grid, the better it will be for the company's growth prospects. With MGen's consolidated core net income contribution expected to continue driving growth, investors are likely to remain optimistic about Meralco's future performance.

The Bottom Line

In conclusion, Meralco's record-breaking financial performance is a testament to its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving energy landscape. As the company continues to push boundaries and innovate, we can't help but wonder what's next for this energy giant. One thing's for sure – with Meralco at the helm, we're in good hands.

Key Takeaways

Meralco reported a consolidated core net income of P50.57 billion for 2025, up 12 percent from P45.142 billion in the previous year.
The company's power generation segment saw significant growth, with MGen's consolidated core net income contribution rising by 52 percent to P16.80 billion.
Meralco's distribution utility business performed steadily, with consolidated energy sales reaching 53,997 GWh in 2025.
Growth in 2026 will depend on the timely completion of the MTerra Solar project.

Keywords Meralco, Manila Electric Co., core profit, power generation, distribution, solar energy, MTerra Solar, energy landscape.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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