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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.

Chunghwa Telecom’s AI Surge — International Revenue Explodes 242%!

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Zero One

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?

<ul><li>Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., one of Taiwan's leading telecommunications companies, presented its third-quarter 2025 results with several notable outcomes.</li><li>The company reported robust financial performance, surpassing its forecast in key areas such as revenue, operating income, net income, and earnings per share (EPS).</li><li>Chunghwa Telecom's revenue for the third quarter reached TWD 57.92 billion, marking the highest third-quarter revenue level since 2017 and reflecting a 4.2% increase compared to a year ago.</li></ul>

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., one of Taiwan's leading telecommunications companies, presented its third-quarter 2025 results with several notable outcomes.The company reported robust financial performance, surpassing its forecast in key areas such as revenue, operating income, net income, and earnings per share (EPS).Chunghwa Telecom's revenue for the third quarter reached TWD 57.92 billion, marking the highest third-quarter revenue level since 2017 and reflecting a 4.2% increase compared to a year ago.

Chunghwa Telecom: From Government Cyber Contracts to Smart Rail—The Multi-Engine Strategy Driving the Next Growth Phase!

Taiwan

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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Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd (Adr) (CHT US)

Chunghwa Telecom’s AI Surge — International Revenue Explodes 242%!

Chunghwa Telecom reported its second quarter 2026 financial and operating results with solid year-over-year growth, achieving the highest...

Baptista Research

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

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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

Chunghwa Telecom reported a strong start to 2026, with first quarter revenues reaching a record high for any first quarter since 2012. This growth...

Baptista Research

Chunghwa Telecom: From Government Cyber Contracts to Smart Rail—The Multi-Engine Strategy Driving the Next Growth Phase!

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., one of Taiwan's leading telecommunications companies, presented its third-quarter 2025 results with several notable...

Baptista Research

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