Trailing Dividend / Share
$50.30
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (CHT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.5%
Payout Ratio
1.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
CHT Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.3% and trend is rising.
CHT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.5%
Trailing DPS$50.30
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout72.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score9/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR2.9%
5Y CAGR3.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
1Y Total Return1.7%
5Y Total Return29.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,98110Y ago$17,02820Y ago$37,052
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CHT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
CHT Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. distributes 1.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 72.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 9/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CHT has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.9% and 5-year CAGR of 3.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CHT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.5% dividend yield, 3.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 29.8%, with dividends contributing 18.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,028 today.
CHT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 17 payments · Annual
TTM Total$26.88
Avg/Payment$1.5814
Latest Change-1.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026Latest | $1.6525 | ↓ -1.1% | 3.65% | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $1.6703 | ↑ +14.2% | 3.67% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | $1.4620 | ↓ -1.1% | 3.91% | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | $1.4779 | ↓ -3.5% | 3.88% | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $1.5318 | ↓ -0.9% | 3.64% | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Aug 24, 2021 | $1.5457 | ↑ +7.7% | 3.82% | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Jul 1, 2020 | $1.4350 | ↑ +0.7% | 3.76% | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Jul 24, 2019 | $1.4246 | ↓ -8.6% | 4.09% | Sep 5, 2019 |
CHT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.5%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.0% payout
Streak
1Y
3.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.5%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHTChunghwa Telecom Co.… | $35.0B | 3.5% | 1.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SKMSK Telecom Co.,Ltd | $12.8B | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 KTKT Corporation | $8.6B | 4.2% | 34.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  PHIPLDT Inc. | $3.8B | 8.9% | 68.6% | 0 | Watch |
 VIVTelefônica Brasil S.… | $21.1B | 2.0% | 35.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  TLKPerusahaan Perseroan… | $14.3B | 8.2% | 1.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 TAT&T Inc. | $159.3B | 5.0% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  VZVerizon Communicatio… | $195.1B | 5.8% | 66.9% | 21 | Watch |
 TMUST-Mobile US, Inc. | $199.7B | 2.0% | 37.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
CHT Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.65 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4.3% |
| 2025 | $1.67 | 14.2% | 1 | $49.90 | 3.3% | 29.87x | 4.3% |
| 2024 | $1.46 | -1.1% | 1 | $47.90 | 3.1% | 32.76x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $1.48 | -3.5% | 1 | $47.60 | 3.1% | 32.21x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $1.53 | -0.9% | 1 | $47.00 | 3.3% | 30.68x | 3.9% |
| 2021 | $1.55 | 7.7% | 1 | $46.00 | 3.4% | 29.76x | 4.0% |
| 2020 | $1.43 | 0.7% | 1 | $43.00 | 3.3% | 29.97x | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $1.42 | -8.6% | 1 | $42.20 | 3.4% | 29.62x | 3.7% |
| 2018 | $1.56 | -4.8% | 1 | $45.70 | 3.4% | 29.33x | 4.0% |
| 2017 | $1.64 | -5.4% | 1 | $50.00 | 3.3% | 30.53x | 4.2% |
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CHT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CHT stock.
How much dividend does CHT pay per share?
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (CHT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $50.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CHT's next ex-dividend date?
CHT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CHT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CHT's dividend safe?
CHT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.0% and FCF payout ratio of +72.2%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CHT increased its dividend?
CHT has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.1%.
How often does CHT pay dividends?
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $50.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CHT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CHT five years ago would be worth approximately $12,981 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CHT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CHT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.