China Telecom FY26 H1 net profit rises to RMB 19.6 billion; revenue drops 4.1% to RMB 260.5 billion - CHA News | RalliesChina Telecom FY26 H1 net profit rises to RMB 19.6 billion; revenue drops 4.1% to RMB 260.5 billion
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CHA• China Telecom reports lower revenue but higher profit in FY26 H1
- China Telecom posted 1H 2026 revenue of RMB 260.5 billion, down 4.1% year on year.
- Profit attributable to equity holders rose to RMB 19.59 billion; basic earnings per share were RMB 0.21.
- EBITDA totaled RMB 74.36 billion; capital expenditure fell 5.2% to RMB 32.45 billion.
- Free cash flow more than doubled to RMB 28.93 billion on effective control of accounts receivable and higher cash inflow.
- Interim dividend was set at RMB 0.1606 per share, distributing 75% of profit attributable to equity holders.
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