Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE: CHT) is Taiwan’s largest integrated telecommunications service provider, tracing its roots to the government-run Directorate General of Telecommunications. Founded in 1996 during a wave of liberalization, Chunghwa Telecom has evolved from a traditional fixed-line operator into a diversified communications and ICT solutions company. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including local and long-distance voice, mobile communications, broadband Internet, and international data transmission.

In the mobile sector, Chunghwa Telecom operates nationwide 4G LTE and 5G networks, serving both consumer and enterprise segments with voice, messaging, and high-speed data plans. Its broadband offerings include fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) services, DSL Internet access, and managed Wi-Fi solutions. For businesses, the company provides a variety of value-added services such as cloud computing, data center hosting, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and premium content delivery networks.

Beyond Taiwan’s borders, Chunghwa Telecom has established an international presence through submarine cable investments, strategic roaming agreements, and partnerships with global carriers. These initiatives support cross-border data traffic, international VPNs, and multinational enterprise communications. The company also engages in research and development programs focused on emerging technologies like edge computing, 5G private networking, and smart city infrastructure to strengthen its competitive edge.

Chunghwa Telecom is majority-owned by the Taiwanese government and operates under the oversight of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Its governance structure comprises a board of directors—appointed in part by government stakeholders—and an executive management team led by a President and CEO. This leadership framework guides Chunghwa Telecom’s strategic direction, regulatory compliance, and ongoing investment in Taiwan’s digital transformation.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $45.18 to $45.80
• 50-Day Range: $39.45 to $46.90
• 52-Week Range: $35.92 to $47.03
• Volume: 61,483 shs
• Average Volume: 116,351 shs
• Market Capitalization: $35.30 billion
• P/E Ratio: 30.54
• Dividend Yield: 2.86%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Chunghwa Telecom Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Chunghwa Telecom scored higher than 7% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 96th out of 96 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Chunghwa Telecom.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Chunghwa Telecom is 30.54, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Chunghwa Telecom is 30.54, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 20.45.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Chunghwa Telecom has a P/B Ratio of 2.92. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.13% of the float of Chunghwa Telecom has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Chunghwa Telecom has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Chunghwa Telecom has recently increased by 7.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Chunghwa Telecom pays a meaningful dividend of 2.85%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Chunghwa Telecom does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Chunghwa Telecom is 87.25%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.13% of the float of Chunghwa Telecom has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Chunghwa Telecom has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Chunghwa Telecom has recently increased by 7.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.04

News Sentiment

Chunghwa Telecom has a news sentiment score of 1.04. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Chunghwa Telecom this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Chunghwa Telecom to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Chunghwa Telecom insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.00% of the stock of Chunghwa Telecom is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 2.11% of the stock of Chunghwa Telecom is held by institutions.

CHT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CHT shares performed this year?

Chunghwa Telecom's stock was trading at $37.65 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CHT stock has increased by 20.9% and is now trading at $45.51.

How were Chunghwa Telecom's earnings last quarter?

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:CHT) issued its earnings results on Thursday, May, 8th. The utilities provider reported $0.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.38. The utilities provider earned $1.85 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $56.11 billion. Chunghwa Telecom had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.63% and a net margin of 16.29%.
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How do I buy shares of Chunghwa Telecom?

Shares of CHT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Chunghwa Telecom own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Chunghwa Telecom investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), AT&T (T), Ford Motor (F), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), UnitedHealth Group (UNH) and AbbVie (ABBV).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/08/2025
• Record date for 8/8 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/8 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: Diversified Comm Services
• Sub-Industry: Communication
• Current Symbol: NYSE:CHT
• CIK: 1132924
• Web: www.cht.com.tw
• Phone: 886223941845
• Fax: 886-2-3393-8188
• Employees: 32,452
• Year Founded: 1996

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.49
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 30.54
• Forward P/E Ratio: 31.60
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $1.13 billion
• Net Margins: 16.29%
• Pretax Margin: 20.58%
• Return on Equity: 9.63%
• Return on Assets: 7.13%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.06
• Current Ratio: 1.63
• Quick Ratio: 1.46

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $7.16 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.93
• Cash Flow: $3.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 14.92
• Book Value: $15.56 per share
• Price / Book: 2.92

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 775,740,000
• Free Float: 767,988,000
• Market Cap: $35.30 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.25