NYSE:CHT

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$38.28
+0.54 (+1.43%)
(As of 05/3/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$38.01
$38.37
50-Day Range
$37.71
$39.58
52-Week Range
$35.44
$41.58
Volume
79,725 shs
Average Volume
81,132 shs
Market Capitalization
$29.70 billion
P/E Ratio
25.02
Dividend Yield
3.00%
Price Target
N/A

Chunghwa Telecom MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
N/A
Upside/​Downside
N/A
Short Interest
Healthy
0.05% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
-0.11mentions of Chunghwa Telecom in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.39 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

511th out of 552 stocks

Radiotelephone Communication Industry

31st out of 42 stocks

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About Chunghwa Telecom Stock (NYSE:CHT)

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides telecommunication services in Taiwan and internationally. It operates through Consumer Business, Enterprise Business, International Business, and Others segments. The company offers local, domestic long distance, and international long distance fixed-line telephone services; mobile services such as prepaid and postpaid plans; broadband plans; and internet and data services. Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Taipei City, Taiwan.

CHT Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/01/2021
Today
5/03/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Radiotelephone communication
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
32,383
Year Founded
1996

Profitability

Net Income
$1.21 billion
Pretax Margin
21.06%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.17 billion
Cash Flow
$3.18 per share
Book Value
$16.53 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
767,988,000
Market Cap
$29.28 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.18

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Key Executives

  • Dr. Chau-Young Lin (Age 61)
    President & Representative Director
    Comp: $407.16k
  • Dr. Yu-Shen Chen (Age 47)
    Senior EVP of Finance & CFO
  • Ms. Shu-Ling Chen
    Accounting Officer
  • Cho-Fen Tsai
    Senior Director of Investor & Media Relations
  • An-An Hsia
    Senior Director of Legal Affairs Department & Corporate Governance Officer
  • Dr. Wei-Kuo Hong (Age 63)
    President of Telecommunication Training Institute
  • Dr. Chih-Cheng Chien (Age 63)
    Senior EVP & President of Network Technology Group
  • Dr. Rong-Shy Lin (Age 58)
    Senior EVP of Business & Chief Information Security Officer
  • Mr. Tian-Tsair Su (Age 61)
    President of Telecommunication Laboratories
  • Chiu-Ming Lien
    Chief Internal Auditor

Should I Buy Chunghwa Telecom Stock? CHT Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.:

  • Chunghwa Telecom has a stable financial performance, as indicated by its consistent revenue growth and earnings per share.
  • The company operates in various segments, including Consumer Business, Enterprise Business, International Business, and Others, providing diversification in its revenue streams.
  • Chunghwa Telecom offers a range of telecommunication services, such as fixed-line telephone services, mobile services, broadband plans, and internet/data services, catering to a broad customer base.
  • The stock price of Chunghwa Telecom has shown resilience, with a 1-year high of $41.58, indicating potential for capital appreciation.
  • With institutional investors like Vanguard Group Inc. maintaining stakes in the company, it reflects confidence in Chunghwa Telecom's long-term growth prospects.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. for these reasons:

  • Chunghwa Telecom faces competition in the telecommunication industry, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08 may indicate a moderate level of financial leverage, potentially affecting its financial stability in the long run.
  • Market volatility and regulatory changes in the telecommunication sector could pose risks to Chunghwa Telecom's operations and financial performance.
  • Despite its stable performance, Chunghwa Telecom's price-to-earnings ratio of 25.39 may suggest the stock is relatively valued, limiting immediate upside potential.
  • Investors should consider the impact of global economic conditions on Chunghwa Telecom's international business segment, which may be susceptible to geopolitical risks.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Chunghwa Telecom pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CHT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CHT shares performed in 2024?

Chunghwa Telecom's stock was trading at $39.07 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CHT shares have decreased by 2.0% and is now trading at $38.28.
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Are investors shorting Chunghwa Telecom?

Chunghwa Telecom saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 420,300 shares, an increase of 48.4% from the March 15th total of 283,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 82,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 5.1 days. Approximately 0.1% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Chunghwa Telecom's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 13th 2024.
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How were Chunghwa Telecom's earnings last quarter?

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:CHT) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November, 1st. The utilities provider reported $0.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.08. The utilities provider earned $1.83 billion during the quarter. Chunghwa Telecom had a net margin of 16.57% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.38%.

How often does Chunghwa Telecom pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Chunghwa Telecom?

Chunghwa Telecom declared an annual dividend on Friday, June 2nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 29th will be given a dividend of $1.5291 per share on Friday, August 11th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 28th.
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Is Chunghwa Telecom a good dividend stock?

Chunghwa Telecom (NYSE:CHT) pays an annual dividend of $1.15 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.02%. The dividend payout ratio is 75.16%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for CHT.

What guidance has Chunghwa Telecom issued on next quarter's earnings?

Chunghwa Telecom issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.150-0.150 for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $7.3 billion-$7.3 billion.

What is Rick L. Tsai's approval rating as Chunghwa Telecom's CEO?

7 employees have rated Chunghwa Telecom Chief Executive Officer Rick L. Tsai on Glassdoor.com. Rick L. Tsai has an approval rating of 89% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Chunghwa Telecom own?
Who are Chunghwa Telecom's major shareholders?

Chunghwa Telecom's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. (0.00%), First Affirmative Financial Network (0.00%), Kathmere Capital Management LLC (0.00%), Ballentine Partners LLC (0.00%), Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC (0.00%) and Janiczek Wealth Management LLC (0.00%).

How do I buy shares of Chunghwa Telecom?

Shares of CHT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:CHT) was last updated on 5/3/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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