Chunghwa Telecom Reports Strong Q3 2026 Results Exceeding Guidance
Chunghwa Telecom (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) reported robust un-audited financial results for the third quarter of 2026, with total revenue rising 16.7% to NT$ 67.59 billion. The company's performance exceeded the high end of its quarterly guidance, driven by strong growth in both consumer and enterprise business groups. Net income attributable to stockholders grew significantly by 29.5% to NT$ 12.22 billion, resulting in a basic earnings per share (EPS) of NT$ 1.57. Key drivers included a 19% year-over-year increase in ICT revenue and a massive 84% surge in ICT order intake within the Enterprise Business Group. The company also benefited from a one-off gain related to asset revitalization efforts. Management highlighted leadership in Taiwan's mobile and fixed broadband markets, noting that 5G smartphone penetration is approaching 50%. Looking ahead, Chunghwa Telecom plans to accelerate its AI strategy through expanded collaborations with Google and new intelligent vision solutions.
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