Chunghwa Telecom Q1 Revenue Jumps 7.5% to NT$59.99 B, EPS NT$1.30
CHT•Chunghwa Telecom’s first-quarter revenue rose 7.5% to NT$59.99 billion, with net income up 3.2% to NT$10.11 billion and EPS of NT$1.30, all exceeding the high end of guidance. Consumer, enterprise and international revenues climbed 6.2%, 8.5% and 10.7% on record ICT, 5G and cloud service demand.
1. Q1 2026 Financial Results
Chunghwa reported consolidated revenue of NT$59.99 billion, up 7.5% year-over-year. Operating income reached NT$13.10 billion (+4.6%), EBITDA hit NT$23.30 billion (+3.4%), and net income attributable to shareholders climbed 3.2% to NT$10.11 billion, delivering basic EPS of NT$1.30—all above quarterly guidance’s high end.
2. Segment Performance Breakdown
The Consumer Business Group generated NT$36.73 billion (+6.2%), driven by core telecom services and iPhone demand. Enterprise revenue grew 8.5% to NT$18.81 billion on robust ICT sales, while International revenue rose 10.7% to NT$2.70 billion, supported by roaming and ICT service uptake. Operating costs increased 8.3% to NT$46.89 billion due to higher project and personnel expenses.
3. ICT, 5G and AI Initiatives
Record ICT order intake and revenue gains were led by data center, cloud and AIoT services. Mobile subscribers rose 1.7% to 13.34 million, with service revenue up 4.4% and post-paid ARPU up 3.6%. Value-added services each surpassed one million subscribers. The phased 5G standalone rollout and CHT AI Factory platform underpin digital and AI-driven growth.
4. Cash Flow, Balance Sheet and Outlook
Operating cash flow was NT$11.19 billion, down 13.6%, while cash balances increased 20.8% to NT$35.10 billion. EBITDA margin eased to 38.85% from 40.37%. Management highlighted ongoing investment in 6G infrastructure, submarine cables boosting bandwidth to 18+ Tbps, and ESG commitments to sustain long-term value creation.
