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Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (CHT)
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Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT) Price & Analysis

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CHT Stock Chart & Stats

$42.00
-$0.13(-0.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$42.00
-$0.13(-0.33%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and large equity provide durable financial flexibility. This supports sustained dividend policy, funds strategic projects (IDC, submarine cables, satellites) without forcing distress financing, and cushions the company through telecom cyclicality, preserving capital structure over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Mobile & 5G Market LeadershipLeading market share and fast 5G adoption create durable scale advantages: higher ARPU, lower churn, and stronger network economics. Scale supports bundle cross‑sell (mobile+fixed+ICT), defends pricing, and enables efficient roll‑out of new services, underpinning steady revenue and margin contribution over months to come.
Growing ICT/IDC Recurring RevenuesRapid ICT and IDC growth diversifies revenue away from mature connectivity, increasing higher‑margin recurring income and multi‑year contracts. This structural shift toward enterprise/cloud services and private 5G supports resilience versus consumer cycles and improves long‑term revenue visibility and customer stickiness.
Bears Say
Weakening Free Cash Flow MomentumA meaningful slowdown in FCF growth signals pressure on cash available for dividends, buybacks, or incremental investments. Working‑capital swings and higher investment needs can reduce distributable cash and limit optionality for strategic initiatives, making liquidity planning and capital allocation more constrained over the medium term.
Operating Cost Growth Outpacing RevenueStructural cost pressures (AI/IDC talent, electricity, higher depreciation) rising faster than revenue will compress operating margins. If sustained, this reduces operating leverage and returns on incremental investment, forcing either price increases, margin tradeoffs, or slower capital returns to shareholders over the coming quarters.
Concentrated Non‑mobile CapEx And Execution RiskA large, concentrated shift of CapEx toward IDC, submarine cables and satellite projects increases execution, integration and payback risks. These investments are capital‑intensive with longer lead times, tying cash and amplifying financial sensitivity to delays or lower-than-expected commercialization over the next 2–6 months and beyond.

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CHT FAQ

What was Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd lowest stock price was $39.28 and its highest was $47.03 in the past 12 months.
    What is Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd’s market cap?
    Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd’s market cap is $33.82B.
      When is Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 72 days.
        How were Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
        Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.414 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.408 by $0.006.
          Is Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd pay dividends?
            Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd pays a Annually dividend of $1.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.15%. See more information on Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd dividends here
              What is Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
              Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.43.
                How many shares outstanding does Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd have?
                Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd has 775,744,700 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd reported an EPS of $0.414 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.408. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.046%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CHT
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                      Company Description

                      Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd

                      Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunication services in Taiwan and internationally. It operates through Domestic Fixed Communications Business, Mobile Communications Business, Internet Business, International Fixed Communications Business, and Others segments. The company offers local and domestic long-distance telephone, broadband access, and related services; information and communication technology and VAS services; and interconnection with its fixed-line network to other mobile and fixed-line operators. It also provides mobile; HiNet Internet, data communication, and cloud; Internet data center; and international long-distance telephone and data services. In addition, the company distributes and sells mobile handsets, data cards, electronic materials, and computing and business machinery equipment and software; designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services semiconductor testing components, printed circuit boards, and electronic components and finished products, and automatic license plate recognition software and hardware products. Further, it offers real estate development and property management; system, network, and communications integration; intelligent buildings and energy network; digital information supply and advertisement; property and liability insurance agency; family education; computing equipment installation; management consultancy; data processing; telecommunication engineering; Internet identify; and information and communication solution services. Additionally, the company provides software design services, and Internet contents production and play services; motion picture production and distribution; and energy saving solutions and international circuits, and services for electronic parts and machinery processed products. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan.

                      Chunghwa Telecom Co (CHT) Earnings & Revenues

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                      CHT Earnings Call

                      Q1 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      The call highlighted strong full-year financial performance, record revenue and EPS milestones, clear market leadership in mobile/5G, robust ICT recurring revenue and strategic investments (IDC, satellites, submarine cables) with solid cash and leverage metrics. Lowlights centered on quarterly declines in certain ICT subsegments (cloud, AIDC, cybersecurity) driven by timing and high comparables, one‑off impairments (3G sunset) that depressed Q4 operating profit, international revenue softness, and an outlook showing operating costs rising slightly faster than guided revenue and a significant increase in non‑mobile CapEx for 2026. Overall the positives — sustained revenue and profit growth, market share gains, high-margin EBITDA stability, and strategic wins — materially outweigh the transitory and timing-related negatives.View all CHT earnings summaries
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