Chunghwa Telecom Q2 2026: NT$12.7B Net Income Under IFRSs, EPS NT$1.56
CHT is trading near its 52-week low of $39.28 (8.2% above the low).
Summary
Chunghwa Telecom posted Q2 2026 net income of NT$12.7 billion under IFRSs, with basic EPS of NT$1.56, extending its track record of stable earnings.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CHT
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Q2 2026 Net Income
Consolidated net income under IFRSs rose to NT$12,732 million (NT$12.7 billion) from NT$12,085 million in Q2 2025, yielding basic EPS of NT$1.56.
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Six-Month Performance
For the first half of 2026, net income under IFRSs came in at NT$22,854 million, with basic EPS of NT$2.80, compared to NT$21,817 million and NT$2.70 in H1 2025.
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Accounting Reconciliation
Differences between Taiwan-IFRSs and IFRSs are detailed in the filing, stemming mainly from the timing of income tax recognition on unappropriated earnings and historical revenue deferral, with no impact on total equity.
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Balance Sheet Highlights
As of June 30, 2026, total assets stood at NT$553,441 million, total liabilities at NT$172,702 million, and total equity at NT$380,739 million under IFRSs.
Analysis · CHT · Technology
The Q2 2026 results underscore Chunghwa Telecom's steady performance, with net income under IFRSs reaching NT$12.7 billion, up from NT$12.1 billion a year ago. A reconciliation between Taiwan-IFRSs and IFRSs is also provided—standard practice, but one that adds welcome transparency. Given the predictable nature of the business, the stock's reaction is likely to be muted, as these figures align with the company's consistent growth trajectory.
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 neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.