TAIPEI, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) ("Chunghwa" or "the Company") today reported its un-audited operating results for the second quarter of 2026. All figures were prepared in accordance with Taiwan-International Financial Reporting Standards ("T-IFRSs") on a consolidated basis.
(Comparisons throughout the press release, unless otherwise stated, are made with regard to the prior year period.)
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
-- Total revenue increased by 8.2% to NT$ 61.36 billion.
-- Consumer Business Group revenue increased by 4.8% to NT$ 35.73 billion.
-- Enterprise Business Group revenue increased by 3.7% to NT$ 19.68 billion.
-- International Business Group revenue increased by 78.9% to NT$ 3.93
billion.
-- Total operating costs and expenses increased by 8.9% to NT$ 48.10
billion.
-- Operating income increased by 5.7% to NT$ 13.26 billion.
-- EBITDA increased by 4.1% to NT$ 23.52 billion.
-- Net income attributable to stockholders of the parent increased by 4.7%
to NT$ 10.64 billion.
-- Basic earnings per share (EPS) was NT$1.38.
-- Total revenue, operating income, net income attributable to stockholders
of the parent, and EPS all exceeded the high-end target of quarterly
guidance.
"We delivered a solid second quarter and first half, with revenue, operating income, net income attributable to stockholders of the parent, and EPS all exceeding the high ends of our guidance for both periods. Total revenue reached a second-quarter record since 2010, and EPS reached its highest second-quarter level in a decade. These results are clear testaments to the durability of our growth strategy and the discipline behind our execution, and we remain confident in achieving our full-year targets," said Mr. Chih-Cheng Chien, Chairman and CEO of Chunghwa Telecom.
"Our core telecom business remained the cornerstone of our performance, generating the largest share of both revenue and profit in the quarter. Mobile revenue market share reached a new high to 41.2%, and our 5G penetration among smartphone users increased to 48.8%. As a result, mobile service revenue increased by 3.2%, above industry average, supported by continued 5G adoption and stronger roaming contributions. Fixed broadband continued to benefit from rising demand for higher-speed services, with 1 Gbps-and-above subscribers growing 61% year over year and driving further ARPU improvement. Our consumer digital services also continued to grow, with the FIFA World Cup providing a meaningful boost to this segment. As a result, video subscriptions reached an annual peak and OTT revenue grew 20% year over year," said Mr. Rong-Shy Lin, President of Chunghwa Telecom.
"Our Enterprise Business Group was another major growth driver, with ICT revenue up 32% year over year on solid revenue contribution from big data, cybersecurity, and IDC services. Encouragingly, our first-half ICT order intake already matched the full-year total achieved in 2025, reflecting a robust project pipeline. Our International Business Group likewise delivered an excellent quarter, with revenue up 79% year over year, led by large-scale ICT project deliveries in the United States and Southeast Asia, alongside continued expansion of our satellite and submarine cable networks," Mr. Lin continued.
"Looking ahead, we are advancing our long-term AI strategy, including the launch announcement of our Lunping campus AIDC earlier today and the signing of an MOU with the Taiwan Stock Exchange in July to provide dedicated AIDC capacity in Taichung. We will also continue to advance our position as a regional hub for connectivity, computing, and AI, with disciplined execution of our IOWN investments. We remain committed to our ESG goals and to delivering sustainable shareholder returns," Mr. Lin added.
Revenue
Chunghwa Telecom's total revenues for the second quarter of 2026 increased by 8.2% to NT$ 61.36 billion.
Consumer Business Group's revenue for the second quarter of 2026 increased by 4.8% year-over-year to NT$ 35.73 billion and income before tax increased by 3.6% year-over-year, supported by steady increases in core telecom business and strong iPhone demands.
Enterprise Business Group's revenue increased by 3.7% year-over-year to NT$19.68 billion in the second quarter, while income before tax grew by 2.1%, driven by strong ICT demand as well as growth in enterprise mobile projects.
International Business Group's revenue for the second quarter of 2026 increased by 78.9% to NT$ 3.93 billion and income before tax increased by 30.8% year-over-year, primarily due to the large-scale ICT project deliveries across the U.S. and Southeast Asia
Operating Costs and Expenses
Total operating costs and expenses for the second quarter of 2026 increased by 8.9% to NT$ 48.10 billion, mainly due to higher costs associated with growth in ICT project revenue and sales, as well as an increase in personnel expenses.
Operating Income and Net Income
Operating income for the second quarter of 2026 increased by 5.7% to NT$ 13.26 billion. The operating margin was 21.51%, as compared to 22.11% in the same period of 2025. Net income attributable to stockholders of the parent increased by 4.7% to NT$ 10.64 billion. Basic earnings per share was NT$1.38.
Cash Flow and EBITDA
Cash flow from operating activities, as of June 30th, 2026, increased by 8.4% year over year to NT$ 31.74 billion.
Cash and cash equivalents, as of June 30th, 2026, increased by 20.0% to NT$ 42.03 billion as compared to that as of June 30th, 2025.
EBITDA for the second quarter of 2026 was NT$ 23.52 billion, increased by 4.1% year over year. EBITDA margin was 38.32%, as compared to 39.80% in the same period of 2025.
Business Highlights
Mobile
As of June 30th, 2026, Chunghwa Telecom had 13.43 million mobile subscribers, representing a 2.3% year-over-year increase. In the second quarter, total mobile service revenue increased by 3.2% to NT$ 17.60 billion, while mobile post-paid ARPU excluding IoT SIMs grew 2.4% year over year to NT$ 569.
Fixed Broadband/HiNet
As of June 30th, 2026, the number of broadband subscribers slightly increased by 0.6% to 4.47 million. The number of HiNet broadband subscribers increased by 1.5% to 3.82 million. In the second quarter, total fixed broadband revenue grew 3.3% year over year to NT$ 11.97 billion, while ARPU increased 2.4% to NT$ 824.
Fixed line
As of June 30th, 2026, the number of fixed-line subscribers was 8.50 million.
Financial Statements
Financial statements and additional operational data can be found on the Company's website at http://www.cht.com.tw/en/home/cht/investors/financials/quarterly-earnings
NOTE CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Chunghwa's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Investors are cautioned that actual events and results could differ materially from those statements as a result of a number of factors including, but not limited to the risks outlined in Chunghwa's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms F-1, F-3, 6-K and 20-F, in each case as amended. The forward-looking statements in this press release reflect the current belief of Chunghwa as of the date of this press release and Chunghwa undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such date, except as required under applicable law.
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
To supplement the Company's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards pursuant to the requirements of the Financial Supervisory Commission, or T-IFRSs, Chunghwa Telecom also provides EBITDA, which is a "non-GAAP financial measure". EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income (loss) excluding (i) depreciation and amortization, (ii) total net comprehensive financing cost (which is comprised of net interest expense, exchange gain or loss, monetary position gain or loss and other financing costs and derivative transactions), (iii) other income, net, (iv) income tax, (v) (income) loss from discontinued operations.
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