Telecom Big Three March Profits Released: Taiwan Mobile Takes Monthly, Q1 EPS Crown
Taiwan's three major telecom companies, Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, and Far EasTone Telecom, have released their March and Q1 earnings. Taiwan Mobile secured the top spot for both March and Q1 EPS. Chunghwa Telecom saw growth driven by ICT and core telecom services, increased sales, and a surge in Hami Video subscribers. Far EasTone Telecom's March revenue hit a new high, fueled by 5G upgrade demand.
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Chunghwa Telecom's self-consolidated revenue for March was NT$20.79 billion, a 7.6% year-on-year increase, setting a new record for the same period. Operating net profit was NT$4.25 billion, net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$3.32 billion, EBITDA was NT$7.65 billion, and earnings per share (EPS) was NT$0.42.
Chunghwa Telecom stated that March's revenue growth was mainly due to the continuous expansion of ICT services, stable core telecom business, and increased sales revenue. Among these, the launch of Samsung's Galaxy S26 series new phones, strong sales of Apple phones, and increased orders from subsidiary CPT contributed to a significant rise in revenue, boosting consolidated revenue performance.
Chunghwa Telecom's cumulative consolidated operating revenue for the first three months was NT$59.99 billion, operating net profit was NT$13.1 billion, net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$10.11 billion, and EPS was NT$1.3, all exceeding the annual financial forecast targets.
Chunghwa Telecom stated that in March, to meet the World Baseball Classic (WBC) craze, Hami Video's TV sports channel subscriptions during the event averaged 4.3 times that of the week before the event, and overall subscriptions were 1.8 times that of the previous edition. The overall platform traffic increased by 18.2% compared to the previous edition.
Taiwan Mobile's self-consolidated revenue for March was NT$17.11 billion, operating profit was NT$2.09 billion, a 23% year-on-year increase, after-tax net profit was NT$1.5 billion, a 21% year-on-year increase, and EPS was NT$0.49. For the first quarter, consolidated revenue was NT$49.78 billion, operating profit was NT$5.93 billion, a 15% year-on-year increase, after-tax net profit was NT$4.15 billion, a 13% year-on-year increase, and after-tax EPS was NT$1.37.
Taiwan Mobile stated that its three major growth engines continued to perform. In telecom, the average revenue per user (ARPU) for smartphone monthly subscribers grew steadily, mobile service revenue increased by 3.8% year-on-year, and household business revenue increased by 16%. Enterprise telecom business saw double-digit revenue growth due to AICT projects and AI momentum from AIDC. Momo's revenue grew compared to last year. In terms of profit, Taiwan Mobile's EBITDA and operating profit were outstanding, due to increased profit from equity method investments.
Far EasTone Telecom stated that benefiting from the successive launch of new spring phones, which drove the continuous increase in 5G upgrade demand, March revenue again set a new monthly high. Consolidated revenue was NT$9.136 billion, consolidated EBITDA was NT$3.37 billion, and after-tax net profit was NT$1.24 billion, setting a new record for the same period, with year-on-year growth rates of 3.6%, 4.6%, and 13% respectively. March EPS was NT$0.34.
Far EasTone's consolidated total revenue, consolidated EBITDA, and after-tax net profit for the first quarter were NT$27.805 billion, NT$10.076 billion, and NT$3.708 billion respectively; year-on-year growth rates were 6.8%, 6.3%, and 14.4%. First-quarter EPS was NT$1.03.
Far EasTone stated that mobile communication business momentum was stable in March. Driven by the launch of new spring phones such as iPhone 17e and Samsung flagship phones, users continued to upgrade to 5G, and the 5G penetration rate for monthly subscribers climbed to 48.4%. Mobile service revenue grew by 3.2% year-on-year. (Editor: Huang Kuo-lun) 1150410
Chunghwa Telecom stated that March's revenue growth was mainly due to the continuous expansion of ICT services, stable core telecom business, and increased sales revenue. Among these, the launch of Samsung's Galaxy S26 series new phones, strong sales of Apple phones, and increased orders from subsidiary CPT contributed to a significant rise in revenue, boosting consolidated revenue performance.
Chunghwa Telecom's cumulative consolidated operating revenue for the first three months was NT$59.99 billion, operating net profit was NT$13.1 billion, net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$10.11 billion, and EPS was NT$1.3, all exceeding the annual financial forecast targets.
Chunghwa Telecom stated that in March, to meet the World Baseball Classic (WBC) craze, Hami Video's TV sports channel subscriptions during the event averaged 4.3 times that of the week before the event, and overall subscriptions were 1.8 times that of the previous edition. The overall platform traffic increased by 18.2% compared to the previous edition.
Taiwan Mobile's self-consolidated revenue for March was NT$17.11 billion, operating profit was NT$2.09 billion, a 23% year-on-year increase, after-tax net profit was NT$1.5 billion, a 21% year-on-year increase, and EPS was NT$0.49. For the first quarter, consolidated revenue was NT$49.78 billion, operating profit was NT$5.93 billion, a 15% year-on-year increase, after-tax net profit was NT$4.15 billion, a 13% year-on-year increase, and after-tax EPS was NT$1.37.
Taiwan Mobile stated that its three major growth engines continued to perform. In telecom, the average revenue per user (ARPU) for smartphone monthly subscribers grew steadily, mobile service revenue increased by 3.8% year-on-year, and household business revenue increased by 16%. Enterprise telecom business saw double-digit revenue growth due to AICT projects and AI momentum from AIDC. Momo's revenue grew compared to last year. In terms of profit, Taiwan Mobile's EBITDA and operating profit were outstanding, due to increased profit from equity method investments.
Far EasTone Telecom stated that benefiting from the successive launch of new spring phones, which drove the continuous increase in 5G upgrade demand, March revenue again set a new monthly high. Consolidated revenue was NT$9.136 billion, consolidated EBITDA was NT$3.37 billion, and after-tax net profit was NT$1.24 billion, setting a new record for the same period, with year-on-year growth rates of 3.6%, 4.6%, and 13% respectively. March EPS was NT$0.34.
Far EasTone's consolidated total revenue, consolidated EBITDA, and after-tax net profit for the first quarter were NT$27.805 billion, NT$10.076 billion, and NT$3.708 billion respectively; year-on-year growth rates were 6.8%, 6.3%, and 14.4%. First-quarter EPS was NT$1.03.
Far EasTone stated that mobile communication business momentum was stable in March. Driven by the launch of new spring phones such as iPhone 17e and Samsung flagship phones, users continued to upgrade to 5G, and the 5G penetration rate for monthly subscribers climbed to 48.4%. Mobile service revenue grew by 3.2% year-on-year. (Editor: Huang Kuo-lun) 1150410