Highlights 

  • Total revenue rose 4.2% to TWD 57.92 billion; operating income went up 6.4% to TWD 12.10 billion. 
  • Net income attributable to shareholders increased 4.8% to TWD 9.44 billion; EPS TWD 1.22. 
  • 5G subscriber share reached 38.8%; fixed broadband ARPU increased by TWD 23. 

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:CHT) announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, prepared in accordance with Taiwan-International Financial Reporting Standards. 

For the quarter, total revenue increased 4.2% year-over-year to TWD 57.92 billion. Operating income rose 6.4% to TWD 12.10 billion, while EBITDA improved 4.0% to TWD 22.11 billion. Net income attributable to shareholders was TWD 9.44 billion, representing a 4.8% increase compared to the prior-year period. Basic earnings per share (EPS) stood at TWD 1.22. 

The company noted that its quarterly results exceeded the upper end of its guidance across key performance metrics, including revenue, operating income, net income, and EPS. 

Management Commentary 

“Building on our exceptional first-half performance, we delivered another outstanding third quarter, surpassing the upper ends of our guidance across all key metrics including revenue, operating income, net income, and EPS,” said Mr. Chih-Cheng Chien, Chairman and CEO of Chunghwa Telecom. “Third quarter revenue hit its highest level at TWD 57.9 billion since 2017, reflecting the robust growth in our core business and ICT services. We are confident in our full-year financial results, supported by our leadership across all business segments.” 

Segment Overview 

Consumer Business Group: Revenue rose 2.2% year-over-year to TWD 35.18 billion, supported by growth in mobile and fixed broadband services, as well as higher device sales. 

Enterprise Business Group: Revenue climbed 7.4% year over year to TWD 18.91 billion, backed by a 14.5% rise in ICT revenue. Income before tax declined 5.1% due to reduced fixed voice revenue. 

International Business Group: Revenue decreased 1.9% year over year to TWD 2.33 billion, and income before tax dropped 19.7%, primarily due to lower demand for international fixed voice services. 

Financial and Operational Metrics 

Operating costs and expenses increased 3.6% to TWD 45.82 billion, mainly reflecting ICT business expansion and higher manpower expenses. Operating margin improved to 20.9% from 20.5% in the same period of 2024. 

Cash flow from operations declined 8.6% year over year to TWD 45.49 billion, while cash and cash equivalents fell 24.6% to TWD 23.54 billion. 

As of September 30, 2025, Chunghwa Telecom had 13.19 million mobile subscribers, up 1.3% year over year. Fixed broadband revenue increased 3.2% to TWD 11.68 billion, with ARPU up 3.0% to TWD 810. 

About Chunghwa Telecom 

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:CHT) is Taiwan’s largest integrated telecommunications services provider, offering mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and internet services. The company also provides information and communication technology solutions such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, and big data analytics.