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Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$43.83 +0.01 (+0.02%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

Chunghwa Telecom - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
1
Buy
0

Based on 2 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Chunghwa Telecom in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 2 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 1 has given a hold rating for CHT.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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CHT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/7/25 to 9/7/26
1 Month Ago
8/8/25 to 8/8/26
3 Months Ago
6/9/25 to 6/9/26
1 Year Ago
9/7/24 to 9/7/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
N/A
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
N/A
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
N/A
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
N/A
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingReduceReduceHoldN/A

CHT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CHT Price Targets by Month

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Chunghwa Telecom Stock vs. The Competition

TypeChunghwa TelecomCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.50
2.05
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A134.14% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Very Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/22/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
7/17/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C)

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Should I Buy Chunghwa Telecom Stock? CHT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Chunghwa Telecom pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Chunghwa Telecom
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.:

  • Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. recently beat analyst expectations in its second quarter 2026 results, reporting earnings per share of $0.44 against a consensus estimate of $0.43, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $1.94 billion in sales compared to the expected $1.91 billion, demonstrating strong operational performance and demand for its network infrastructure.
  • The company offers a compelling income opportunity with a dividend yield of 2.86%, supported by a recent declaration of an annual dividend of 1.6525 per share, which provides a steady cash flow for income-focused investors despite the stock's current price of $43.83.
  • Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. maintains a very low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, indicating a conservative balance sheet and minimal leverage, which reduces financial risk and provides a strong safety margin for shareholders during economic downturns.
  • The stock exhibits low volatility with a beta of 0.29, meaning it is significantly less sensitive to overall market movements than the broader market, making it a stable defensive holding that can help reduce portfolio risk during periods of market turbulence.
  • Recent institutional activity shows renewed interest, with Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquiring a new stake of 81,893 shares valued at approximately $3.6 million in the second quarter, signaling confidence from large pension funds in the company's long-term value.

Chunghwa Telecom
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. for these reasons:

  • Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. faces a negative analyst consensus with a "Reduce" rating, highlighted by a recent downgrade from Zacks Research from "hold" to "strong sell" in July 2026, suggesting that professional investors see limited near-term upside potential for the stock.
  • The company's valuation appears expensive relative to its growth, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.56 and a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.97, which may limit capital appreciation potential compared to peers with lower valuations or higher growth rates.
  • Short interest in the stock has been volatile and recently increased, with shares shorted rising to 797,667 as of August 2026, indicating that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's price performance, which can create downward pressure on the share price.
  • Despite recent earnings beats, the company's return on equity has slightly declined to 9.84% in the most recent quarter from 10.00% previously, suggesting a potential slowdown in the efficiency of generating profits from shareholder capital.
  • Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. operates in a highly competitive telecommunications market in Taiwan, facing pressure from other providers in mobile, broadband, and enterprise segments, which could constrain pricing power and margin expansion in the future.

CHT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Chunghwa Telecom in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating and 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" CHT shares.

According to analysts, Chunghwa Telecom's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Chunghwa Telecom's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Chunghwa Telecom has been rated by research analysts at Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Chunghwa Telecom less than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for Chunghwa Telecom is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CHT compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Chunghwa Telecom analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 7/22/2026.
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