Chunghwa Telecom Reports Q1 2026 Growth in Revenue, Net Income, and EPS
CHT is trading near its 52-week low of $39.28 (12% above the low).
Summary
Chunghwa Telecom announced strong first-quarter 2026 financial results, reporting increased revenues, net income, and EPS, alongside a reconciliation of its financial statements under Taiwan-IFRSs and IFRSs.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CHT
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Q1 2026 Financial Performance
Chunghwa Telecom reported consolidated net income attributable to stockholders of the parent of NT$10,109,931 thousand (NT$1.30 basic EPS) on revenues of NT$59,988,435 thousand for the first quarter of 2026 under Taiwan-IFRSs.
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Year-over-Year Growth
Compared to Q1 2025, revenues increased by 7.49%, net income by 4.04%, and basic EPS by 3.17%.
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IFRS Accounting Differences
The company provided a reconciliation between Taiwan-IFRSs and IFRSs, noting that differences in consolidated net income (NT$10,607,722 thousand vs NT$10,122 million, respectively) primarily stem from the timing of income tax recognition on unappropriated earnings.
Analysis · CHT · Technology
Chunghwa Telecom reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating year-over-year growth across key metrics. Revenues increased by 7.49%, net income by 4.04%, and basic earnings per share by 3.17% compared to the same period last year. The company also provided a detailed reconciliation between its Taiwan-IFRSs and IFRSs consolidated financial statements, primarily attributing differences to income tax recognition timing on unappropriated earnings. This consistent performance indicates stability and operational effectiveness for the large telecom.
At the time of this filing, CHT was trading at $43.81 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $33.8B. The 52-week trading range was $39.28 to $47.03. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.