TAIPEI, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (IEX:2412, NYSE:CHT) (“Chunghwa” or “the Company”) today reported its un-audited operating results for the second quarter of 2025. All figures were prepared in accordance with Taiwan-International Financial Reporting Standards (“T-IFRSs”) on a consolidated basis.
(Comparisons throughout the press release, unless otherwise stated, are made with regard to the prior year period.)
Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights
- Total revenue increased by 4.8% to NT$ 56.73 billion.
- Consumer Business Group revenue increased by 1.4% to NT$ 34.07 billion.
- Enterprise Business Group revenue increased by 12.4% to NT$ 18.98 billion.
- International Business Group revenue decreased by 16.8% to NT$ 2.20 billion.
- Total operating costs and expenses increased by 4.8% to NT$ 44.19 billion.
- Operating income increased by 5.2% to NT$ 12.54 billion.
- EBITDA increased by 3.5% to NT$ 22.58 billion.
- Net income attributable to stockholders of the parent increased by 3.5% to NT$ 10.17 billion.
- Basic earnings per share (EPS) was NT$1.31.
- Total revenue, operating income, net income attributable to stockholders of the parent and EPS all exceeded the upper end of our proposed guidance.
“We’re proud to deliver another outstanding quarter, with results exceeding the upper end of our guidance across revenue, operating income, net income attributable to stockholders of the parent, and EPS,” stated Mr. Chih-Cheng Chien, Chairman and CEO of Chunghwa Telecom. “Second quarter revenue reached a ten-year high for the same period, driven by robust growth in our core telecom services and enterprise ICT business. Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, evolving geopolitical risks, and the rapid pace of digital transformation, our performance underscores the strength of our business model, the agility of our organization, and our ability to capitalize on emerging opportunities.”
“Chunghwa continued to lead the mobile market, achieving record highs in both subscriber and revenue share,” said Mr. Rong-Shy Lin, President of Chunghwa Telecom. “In fixed broadband, higher-speed plan adoption and bundled service offerings drove further ARPU expansion. We also saw broad-based growth across consumer allocation services, including multi-play packages, video content, and cybersecurity solutions. Our Enterprise Business Group delivered a standout quarter, with total ICT revenue up 37% year-over-year, fueled by strong demand for IDC, cloud, AIoT, and 5G private networks. While our International Business Group faced temporary headwinds due to project timing, demand in Southeast Asia remained solid with new ICT contracts secured in Vietnam and Singapore. We remain focused on expanding our presence in high-growth overseas markets.”
“Looking ahead, we remain confident in our strategy to position Chunghwa as a leading digital enabler in the AI era,” added Mr. Lin. “From launching major submarine cable systems and scaling LEO satellite connectivity, to being upgraded to MSCI ESG ‘AAA’ and receiving prestigious data center awards, we are building a future-ready infrastructure that ensures resilient, secure, and intelligent connectivity—both in Taiwan and globally. These advancements reinforce our industry leadership and create sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders.”
Revenue
Chunghwa Telecom’s total revenues for the second quarter of 2025 increased by 4.8% to NT$ 56.73 billion.
Consumer Business Group’s revenue for the second quarter of 2025 increased by 1.4% YoY to NT$ 34.07 billion, with its income before tax increased 4.8% YoY. The remarkable performance was mainly driven by steady growth in both mobile and fixed broadband ARPU. In addition to stable performance of core service …