Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (CHT) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Q3 Revenue, EPS
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) reported record Q3 2026 revenue of NT$67.59 billion, up 16.7% YoY, with operating income up 27.1% and net income up 29.5%. Growth was driven by a one-time asset revitalization gain, strong product sales, and core telecom/ICT growth. However, enterprise business income before tax declined slightly due to higher performance bonuses and lower-margin ICT projects. International ICT revenue declined due to a high comparison base from a one-off project last year.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
Earnings beat and forward‑looking 5G and AI initiatives suggest upside, but margin concerns from project‑based ICT revenue warrant caution.
Market read
First‑time disclosure of Q3 results with a clear earnings beat, offering a fresh trading catalyst for CHT.
What to watch
Potential volatility from project‑based revenue and reliance on one‑off asset revitalization gains.
Background
Chunghwa Telecom (NYSE:CHT) held its Q3 2026 earnings call, providing detailed financial results and guidance.
Ticker impact
Q3 earnings released with revenue up 16.7% YoY to NT$67.59B and EPS NT$1.57, beating guidance and marking highest Q3 since 2009.
likely upward pressure as market prices in the earnings beat and higher guidance
The company exceeded the upper end of its guidance, posted double‑digit revenue and profit growth, and highlighted continued 5G rollout and AI demand, providing a clear catalyst for buying.
Market effects
Strong ICT and 5G growth may lift Taiwan telecom and broader Asian telecom sector.
Positive for Taiwan market and regional carriers tracking 5G rollout.
Limited global impact but may affect investors with exposure to emerging market telecoms.
Counterpoint
Higher costs from lower‑margin ICT projects and one‑time asset gains could mask underlying margin pressure.
Key entities
- ExecutiveAngela Tsai
Assistant Vice President of Finance, provided details on ICT revenue mix.
- ExecutiveWen‑Hsin Hsu
Chief Financial Officer, discussed earnings and outlook.
- ExecutiveRong Lin
President, commented on 5G rollout and full‑year guidance.


