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China Telecom H1 Net Profit Falls 14.9% to RMB 19.59 Billion

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China Telecom's first-half 2026 revenue fell 3.9% year on year to RMB 259.01 billion, while net profit attributable to shareholders dropped 14.9% to RMB 19.588 billion. Basic earnings per share were RMB 0.21. The company proposed a cash dividend of RMB 1.606 per 10 shares (pre-tax) for the period.

China Telecom released its interim report for the first half of 2026 on August 20. During the reporting period, the company achieved operating revenue of RMB 259.01 billion, down 3.9% year on year; net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was RMB 19.588 billion, down 14.9% year on year; basic earnings per share were RMB 0.21. The company also disclosed a profit distribution proposal, planning to pay a cash dividend of RMB 1.606 per 10 shares (pre-tax).

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The event has a measured impact on 1 industry. The strongest current signal is negative for Telecom Operators, with intensity 50/100 and 70% confidence over a short term horizon.

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Telecom Operators

Direction
negative
Intensity
50
Confidence
70%
Horizon
Short term
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