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Chunghwa Telecom Posts Double-Digit January Sales Growth and Details Derivative Positions

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  • Chunghwa Telecom reported strong January 2026 results, with revenue of NT$20.41 billion and EPS of NT$0.43.
  • January 2026 net sales grew 12.21% year-on-year, while lending, guarantees, and derivatives remained conservatively managed.
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Chunghwa Telecom Posts Double-Digit January Sales Growth and Details Derivative Positions

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An update from Chunghwa Telecom Co ( (CHT) ) is now available.

On February 10, 2026, Chunghwa Telecom reported unaudited consolidated operating results for January 2026, posting revenue of about NT$20.41 billion, operating income of roughly NT$4.41 billion, net income attributable to shareholders of NT$3.37 billion, EBITDA of around NT$7.80 billion, and earnings per share of NT$0.43. Net sales for January 2026 rose 12.21% year-on-year to NT$20.41 billion, with no funds lent to other parties, no new parent-company guarantees, limited subsidiary guarantees, and modest non-trading derivative positions, signaling solid top-line growth and a conservative financial risk profile for shareholders.

The company also disclosed that subsidiary endorsements and guarantees totaled NT$500 million against a higher limit, while derivative contracts used for both hedging and non-hedging purposes generated small realized gains and some unrealized losses. These disclosures, covering activity through January 2026, indicate Chunghwa Telecom’s continued emphasis on balance sheet discipline and controlled use of financial instruments, supporting its positioning as a stable incumbent in Taiwan’s telecom sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (CHT) stock is a Hold with a $45.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Chunghwa Telecom Co stock, see the CHT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on CHT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CHT is a Outperform.

The score is driven primarily by strong financial fundamentals (high margins, low leverage, solid cash conversion) and a constructive earnings outlook with continued growth guidance. This is tempered by a relatively expensive valuation (P/E 26.53) and mixed technical signals that suggest limited near-term momentum, plus guidance indicating cost growth may outpace revenue and CapEx is increasing in non-mobile initiatives.

To see Spark’s full report on CHT stock, click here.

More about Chunghwa Telecom Co

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. is Taiwan’s leading telecommunications operator, providing fixed-line, mobile, and broadband services, along with related information and communications technology solutions. The company focuses on the domestic Taiwan market, serving consumer, enterprise, and government customers across connectivity and digital services.

Average Trading Volume: 189,859

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $32.71B

See more data about CHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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