CHT(US:CHT) Prnewswireยท2025-11-06 07:37Core Viewpoint - Chunghwa Telecom reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2025, with total revenue reaching NT$ 57.92 billion, marking a 4.2% increase year-over-year, driven by growth in its core telecom and ICT services [2][4]. Financial Highlights - Total revenue increased by 4.2% to NT$ 57.92 billion [2][6]. - Consumer Business Group revenue rose by 2.2% to NT$ 35.18 billion [2][7]. - Enterprise Business Group revenue grew by 7.4% to NT$ 18.91 billion [2][8]. - International Business Group revenue decreased by 1.9% to NT$ 2.33 billion [2][9]. - Total operating costs and expenses increased by 3.6% to NT$ 45.82 billion [2][10]. - Operating income increased by 6.4% to NT$ 12.10 billion, with an operating margin of 20.9% [3][11]. - EBITDA rose by 4.0% to NT$ 22.11 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 38.17% [3][12]. - Net income attributable to stockholders increased by 4.8% to NT$ 9.44 billion, with basic earnings per share (EPS) at NT$ 1.22 [3][11]. Business Performance - The core telecom business showed strong performance, with a 5G subscriber share of 38.8% and 5G penetration among smartphone users at 44.7% [4]. - The Consumer Business Group experienced a 2.2% increase in revenue and an 11.4% rise in income before tax [4][7]. - The Enterprise Business Group achieved a 14.5% growth in ICT revenue, driven by IDC, cloud, and cybersecurity services [4][8]. - The US subsidiary reported a remarkable 70% revenue growth, attributed to AI supply chain projects [4]. Strategic Initiatives - Chunghwa Telecom holds Taiwan's largest portfolio of AI-related patents and recently established the InventAI subsidiary to monetize AI innovations [5]. - The cybersecurity subsidiary, CHT Security, completed its public listing, with plans for an upcoming IPO for International Integrated Systems [5]. - The company issued NT$ 3.5 billion in sustainability bonds to support biodiversity and electric vehicle initiatives, reflecting its commitment to ESG goals [5].