Chunghwa Telecom Unveils AI-Centric 2026 Guidance with Higher Revenue and Capex Targets

Claim 50% Off TipRanks PremiumUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potentialChunghwa Telecom Co ( (CHT) ) has issued an announcement. On January 23, 2026, Chunghwa Telecom issued its 2026 financial and strategic guidance, framing a new corporate vision of “Igniting the Future with AI” and organizing its strategy around digital resilience, smart empowerment, and sustainability. Under the “AI Everywhere” principle, the company plans major investments in AI platforms, distributed AIDC infrastructure, Pre‑6G and edge AI, cybersecurity, and multi-orbit satellite and submarine cable networks, while pushing growth in IDC and cloud, sovereign AI, hybrid cloud, edge AI, PQC and digital signatures, big data, and satellite services, as well as its MOD and Hami Video content platforms and strategic AI-related and sustainability-linked investments and spin-offs. For 2026, Chunghwa Telecom forecasts consolidated revenue of NT$241.99–243.68 billion, a 2.5–3.2% rise from 2025, driven mainly by mobile, broadband, data communications and emerging AI- and sustainability-related businesses, alongside a 3.5–3.7% increase in operating costs and expenses tied to infrastructure build-out, enhanced employee benefits, and network and security upgrades; operating income is projected to be broadly flat at NT$48.14–49.66 billion, with income before tax and EPS expected to be roughly stable year-on-year. Capital expenditure is slated to rise by NT$4.07 billion to NT$31.91 billion to fund new submarine cables, satellite networks, cloud AI data centers, and resilience upgrades, while the company simultaneously advances a comprehensive ESG agenda, including decarbonization, renewable energy procurement, carbon offset projects, digital inclusion, and strong governance aligned with international sustainability and anti-bribery standards, reinforcing its positioning as a trusted, sustainability-focused telecom and digital infrastructure leader. The most recent analyst rating on (CHT) stock is a Hold with a $46.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Chunghwa Telecom Co stock, see the CHT Stock Forecast page. Spark’s Take on CHT Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CHT is a Outperform. Chunghwa Telecom Co’s overall stock score is driven by its strong financial performance and positive earnings call highlights, including record revenue and strategic growth in ICT services. While the technical analysis suggests caution due to bearish momentum, the company’s robust dividend yield and strategic initiatives in AI and cybersecurity provide a solid foundation for future growth. To see Spark’s full report on CHT stock, click here. More about Chunghwa Telecom Co Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. is Taiwan’s leading integrated telecommunications provider, offering mobile communications, fixed-line, broadband, data communications, and multimedia services, and increasingly focusing on cloud, data center, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled digital solutions. Leveraging extensive network infrastructure across sea, land, satellite, and sky, the company targets both domestic consumers and enterprises, as well as regional and global customers through its international cables, cloud and data center operations, and emerging satellite and AI service offerings. Average Trading Volume: 171,503 Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy Current Market Cap: $32.65B Find detailed analytics on CHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.