Chunghwa Telecom Q3 2026 Revenue Jumps 16.7 Percent to NT$67.59 Billion as 5G, Fiber, AI and ICT Drive Growth
Chunghwa Telecom reported Q3 2026 revenue of NT$67.59 billion, up 16.7%, and net profit of NT$12.22 billion, up 29.5%. Growth was driven by 5G, fiber, AI, and ICT services. Operating income rose 27.1% to NT$15.38 billion. Capex fell 6.5% to NT$16.17 billion for the first nine months. The company maintained market leadership in Taiwan's mobile and broadband sectors.
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The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings beat, higher ARPU, and reduced capex enhance financial flexibility and could attract dividend‑seeking investors.
Market read
First‑report earnings with strong growth and guidance beat; likely to move the stock and influence Taiwan telecom sector.
What to watch
Capital‑expenditure reduction improves cash flow, but lower capex may signal slower network build‑out pace.
Background
Chunghwa Telecom is Taiwan's largest telecom operator, serving over 4.4 million broadband customers and 39% of mobile subscribers.
Market effects
Strong telecom earnings may lift regional telecom and 5G infrastructure stocks.
Positive for Taiwan equity market, especially other carriers and broadband providers.
Limited; primarily a regional earnings story.
Counterpoint
If the market has already priced in the 5G rollout, the beat may be muted and could lead to profit‑taking.
Key entities
- companyChunghwa Telecom
Taiwan telecom operator reporting Q3 2026 results.
- partnerGoogle
Partnered with Chunghwa Telecom on AI services.


