Chunghwa Telecom Reports Un-Audited Consolidated Operating Results for the Second Quarter of 2026

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (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...