Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd

CHT

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ISIN null / Valor 12132835

New York Stock Exchange, Inc (2026-10-06)

USD 46.08-0.15%

Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
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About company

Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd is the largest integrated telecommunication service provider in Taiwan, offering a wide range of services including domestic and international fixed communication, mobile communication, broadband, and internet services. In addition to these traditional services, the company also provides information and communication technology services to enterprise customers, such as big data, information security, cloud computing, and IDC capabilities. Chunghwa Telecom is expanding its business into innovative technology services like IoT and AI, aiming to create an optimal communication environment for customers and serve as a key partner for international telecommunication service providers. The company has recently completed a new organizational transformation in 2022, with three business groups and three technical groups working together to implement their business strategy focused on "Transformation x 5G x Sustainability" and provide digital transformation solutions for customers.

Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Telecommunications

Revenue

Total revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was NT$61.36 billion, up 8.2% year‑over‑year and a second‑quarter record since 2010.

Segment performance

Consumer Business Group: NT$35.73 billion (+4.8%). Enterprise Business Group: NT$19.68 billion (+3.7%). International Business Group: NT$3.93 billion (+78.9%), driven by large‑scale ICT project deliveries.

Profitability

Operating income was NT$13.26 billion (+5.7%) with an operating margin of 21.51% (vs. 22.11% a year ago). Net income attributable to stockholders of the parent was NT$10.64 billion (+4.7%). Basic EPS was NT$1.38. Management stated revenue, operating income, net income and EPS exceeded the high ends of guidance.

EBITDA and costs

EBITDA was NT$23.52 billion (+4.1%) with an EBITDA margin of 38.32% (vs. 39.80% a year ago). Total operating costs and expenses rose 8.9% to NT$48.10 billion, mainly from higher ICT project costs, sales and personnel expenses.

Cash flow and liquidity

Cash flow from operating activities (as of June 30, 2026) was NT$31.74 billion (+8.4% YoY). Cash and cash equivalents were NT$42.03 billion (+20.0% YoY).

Operational metrics

Mobile subscribers: 13.43 million (+2.3% YoY). Mobile service revenue: NT$17.60 billion (+3.2%); 5G penetration among smartphone users: 48.8%. Mobile post‑paid ARPU (ex‑IoT): NT$569 (+2.4%). Broadband subscribers: 4.47 million (+0.6%); HiNet subscribers: 3.82 million (+1.5%). Fixed broadband revenue: NT$11.97 billion (+3.3%); broadband ARPU: NT$824 (+2.4%). Fixed‑line subscribers: 8.50 million.

Outlook and strategy

Management reaffirmed confidence in full‑year targets after beating guidance, highlighted expansion of ICT and International projects, and advanced long‑term AI and regional connectivity initiatives (e.g., Lunping AIDC, MOU with Taiwan Stock Exchange, and IOWN investments).

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