Chunghwa Telecom Posts July 2026 Revenue of NT$19.88B and EPS of NT$0.43; Board Greenlights NT$2.46B Reconstruction
CHT is trading near its 52-week low of $39.28 (8.2% above the low).
Summary
Chunghwa Telecom reported July 2026 revenue of NT$19.88 billion, up 3.68% YoY, bringing seven-month EPS to NT$3.11. The board also approved a NT$2.46 billion facility reconstruction project.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CHT
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July Revenue Up 3.68% YoY
Consolidated revenue for July 2026 hit NT$19.88 billion, a 3.68% increase from NT$19.18 billion a year earlier, fueled by growth across business segments.
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Seven-Month EPS Hits NT$3.11
Net income attributable to stockholders for the first seven months of 2026 came in at NT$24.09 billion, yielding EPS of NT$3.11 and underscoring the company's consistent profitability.
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Board Approves NT$2.46B Reconstruction
Phase 1 of the Pei-Yi Telecommunications Site reconstruction received the green light, with an estimated investment of NT$2.46 billion to upgrade outdated facilities and enhance operational efficiency.
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Director Dissent on Phasing
Director Shiow-Long Horng dissented, arguing that the project should be approved and executed as a single phase rather than split into two, though the audit committee had already ratified the plan.
Analysis · CHT · Technology
Revenue for July climbed 3.68% year-over-year to NT$19.88 billion, extending the positive momentum of recent months. With seven-month EPS reaching NT$3.11, the company remains on track for another solid year. In a separate move, the board approved a NT$2.46 billion reconstruction project aimed at modernizing outdated telecom facilities—a step that should bolster long-term operational efficiency. One director dissented, favoring a single-phase approach, but the project moved forward with audit committee approval.
At the time of this filing, CHT was trading at $42.52 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $33B. The 52-week trading range was $39.28 to $46.48. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.