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Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (Adr) / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Chunghwa Telecom reported its second quarter 2026 financial and operating results with solid year-over-year growth, achieving the highest quarterly revenue for any second quarter since 2010.</li><li>Consolidated revenue increased by 8.2% to TWD 61.36 billion, driven by broad-based expansions across core telecom services, enterprise ICT offerings, and international subsidiaries.</li><li>Operating income rose 5.7%, net income grew 3.9%, and earnings per share reached TWD 1.38, marking the strongest Q2 EPS performance in a decade.</li></ul>

Chunghwa Telecom reported its second quarter 2026 financial and operating results with solid year-over-year growth, achieving the highest quarterly revenue for any second quarter since 2010.Consolidated revenue increased by 8.2% to TWD 61.36 billion, driven by broad-based expansions across core telecom services, enterprise ICT offerings, and international subsidiaries.Operating income rose 5.7%, net income grew 3.9%, and earnings per share reached TWD 1.38, marking the strongest Q2 EPS performance in a decade.

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Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (TSM US)

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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<li>TSMC: +26.3% Premium; Near Record High After U.S. 4th of July Holiday</li>
<li>UMC: +4.7% Premium; One of the Highest Levels in History -- Short</li>
<li>ASE: +4.6% Premium; Wait for More Extreme Level Before Going Long or Short</li>
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TSMC: +26.3% Premium; Near Record High After U.S. 4th of July Holiday
UMC: +4.7% Premium; One of the Highest Levels in History -- Short
ASE: +4.6% Premium; Wait for More Extreme Level Before Going Long or Short


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: Spreads Near Record Highs After U.S. Market Holiday

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<li>TSMC: +15.9% Premium; Sales Rose 33% YoY in August &amp; Headroom Increased</li>
<li>UMC: +1.8% Premium; Largest Monthly Decrease in ADR Headroom, Has Consistently Been Decreasing Since May</li>
<li>ASE: +2.0% Premium; At Current Level Can Consider Going Long the Premium</li>
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TSMC: +15.9% Premium; Sales Rose 33% YoY in August &amp; Headroom Increased
UMC: +1.8% Premium; Largest Monthly Decrease in ADR Headroom, Has Consistently Been Decreasing Since May
ASE: +2.0% Premium; At Current Level Can Consider Going Long the Premium


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC 33% Growth, UMC Headroom Decrease, ASE Historically Low Premium

<ul><li>Chunghwa Telecom reported a strong start to 2026, with first quarter revenues reaching a record high for any first quarter since 2012.</li><li>This growth was primarily driven by an outstanding increase in information and communications technology (ICT) revenue, alongside solid mobile and fixed line service performance.</li><li>The company’s mobile revenue market share in Taiwan increased to 41.1%, its highest ever, with a subscriber share of 39.7%, accompanied by rising 5G adoption where penetration reached nearly 48% among smartphone users.</li></ul>

Chunghwa Telecom reported a strong start to 2026, with first quarter revenues reaching a record high for any first quarter since 2012.This growth was primarily driven by an outstanding increase in information and communications technology (ICT) revenue, alongside solid mobile and fixed line service performance.The company’s mobile revenue market share in Taiwan increased to 41.1%, its highest ever, with a subscriber share of 39.7%, accompanied by rising 5G adoption where penetration reached nearly 48% among smartphone users.

Chunghwa Telecom’s TWD 59.99 Billion Quarter: Is ICT Growth Rewriting The Story?

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  <li>Chunghwa Telecom stands as Taiwan's largest integrated telecommunications operator, leveraging its dominant market share in fixed-line, mobile, and broadband services to generate stable cash flows and maintain a strong brand reputation.</li>
  <li>The company's growth strategy is increasingly focused on higher-margin enterprise ICT services, including 5G private networks, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI-driven solutions, capitalizing on the digital transformation trend across industries.</li>
  <li>While facing intense competition in a mature domestic market and regulatory pressures, Chunghwa's extensive network infrastructure, strategic government relationships, and consistent dividend payouts present a defensive investment profile with moderate growth prospects.</li>
</ul><p><em>This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.</em></p>


  Chunghwa Telecom stands as Taiwan's largest integrated telecommunications operator, leveraging its dominant market share in fixed-line, mobile, and broadband services to generate stable cash flows and maintain a strong brand reputation.
  The company's growth strategy is increasingly focused on higher-margin enterprise ICT services, including 5G private networks, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI-driven solutions, capitalizing on the digital transformation trend across industries.
  While facing intense competition in a mature domestic market and regulatory pressures, Chunghwa's extensive network infrastructure, strategic government relationships, and consistent dividend payouts present a defensive investment profile with moderate growth prospects.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

Primer: Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (Adr) (CHT US) - Apr 2026

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Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. provides local, domestic, and international long distance services. The Company also offers wireless telecommunication, paging, and Internet services.

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