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Chunghwa Telecom Posts Strong Q1 2026 Growth and Commits US$20 Million to AI Fund

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  • Chunghwa Telecom reported solid March and Q1 2026 results, with net sales rising about 7.5% year-on-year.
  • The board approved a NT$2 million tourism donation and a US$20 million investment in IOWN AI Fund I, L.P., reflecting strategic and policy commitments.
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Chunghwa Telecom Posts Strong Q1 2026 Growth and Commits US$20 Million to AI Fund

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Chunghwa Telecom Co ( (CHT) ) has shared an update.

On April 10, 2026, Chunghwa Telecom’s board approved a NT$2 million donation to the government-related Taiwan Tourism Institute to support national tourism policies, underlining the carrier’s role in broader public policy objectives. The same day, the company reported unaudited consolidated March 2026 revenue of about NT$20.79 billion and first-quarter revenue of NT$59.99 billion, with net income attributable to shareholders reaching NT$3.32 billion for March and NT$10.11 billion for the quarter, reflecting year-on-year net sales growth of roughly 7.5%.

Regulatory disclosures for March showed no new intercompany lending, limited existing guarantees at the subsidiary level, and modest unrealized losses alongside realized gains on non-trading forward contracts used for risk management. The board also approved a US$20 million investment in IOWN AI Fund I, L.P. on April 10, 2026, signaling Chunghwa Telecom’s push into AI-focused investment opportunities that could support its long-term technology strategy and competitive positioning in next-generation telecom and digital services.

The most recent analyst rating on (CHT) stock is a Buy with a $47.00 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 performance (durable margins, low leverage, dependable cash generation). Earnings-call guidance is constructive but tempered by cost growth outpacing revenue and higher non-mobile CapEx. Technical signals are largely neutral, while valuation is a modest headwind given the relatively high P/E despite a solid dividend yield.

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

More about Chunghwa Telecom Co

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. is Taiwan’s leading integrated telecommunications provider, offering mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and data services, along with ICT and digital solutions for consumers, enterprises, and government entities. The company operates primarily in the Taiwanese market, where it plays a central role in national network infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives.

Average Trading Volume: 219,248

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $32.98B

Find detailed analytics on CHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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