HKT Trust and HKT Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

HKT Trust and HKT's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -1.1%, while the Telecom industry saw earnings growing at 4.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.2% per year. HKT Trust and HKT's return on equity is 14.9%, and it has net margins of 14.5%.

Key information

-1.1%

Earnings growth rate

-1.1%

EPS growth rate

Telecom Industry Growth	7.5%
Revenue growth rate	1.2%
Return on equity	14.9%
Net Margin	14.5%
Last Earnings Update	30 Jun 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823)

Sep 25

Here's Why HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Sep 04

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For HKT Trust and HKT Limited's (HKG:6823) Shares

Aug 16

The Returns At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Aren't Growing

Jun 10

HKT Trust and HKT Limited's (HKG:6823) CEO Compensation Is Looking A Bit Stretched At The Moment

May 23

HKT Trust and HKT Limited's (HKG:6823) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 93% Above Its Share Price

Sep 27

Return Trends At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Aren't Appealing

Jul 07

Does HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jun 15

The Returns At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Aren't Growing

Apr 03

Is HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) A Risky Investment?

Mar 17

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of HKT Trust and HKT Limited (HKG:6823)

Feb 24

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Dec 22

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Dec 05

Returns On Capital At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Have Hit The Brakes

Sep 19

These 4 Measures Indicate That HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Is Using Debt Extensively

Sep 01

HKT Trust and HKT's (HKG:6823) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Aug 15

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823)

Jun 09

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Is Increasing Its Dividend To HK$0.42

May 15

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To HK$0.42

Apr 28

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At HK$0.42

Apr 01

HKT Trust and HKT's (HKG:6823) Dividend Will Be Increased To HK$0.42

Feb 27

HKT Trust and HKT Limited Just Missed EPS By 9.0%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Feb 26

We Think HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Dec 03

The Returns At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Aren't Growing

Nov 15

With EPS Growth And More, HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Is Interesting

Oct 25

An Intrinsic Calculation For HKT Trust and HKT Limited (HKG:6823) Suggests It's 44% Undervalued

Aug 31

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of HK$0.31

Aug 07

Is HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Using Too Much Debt?

Aug 06

Returns On Capital At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Have Hit The Brakes

Jul 15

We Think Some Shareholders May Hesitate To Increase HKT Trust and HKT Limited's (HKG:6823) CEO Compensation

Apr 30

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Apr 14

HKT Trust and HKT's (HKG:6823) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Mar 31

Is HKT Trust and HKT Limited's (HKG:6823) 14% ROE Better Than Average?

Mar 16

Do Institutions Own HKT Trust and HKT Limited (HKG:6823) Shares?

Mar 02

An Intrinsic Calculation For HKT Trust and HKT Limited (HKG:6823) Suggests It's 43% Undervalued

Feb 17

Should You Buy HKT Trust and HKT Limited (HKG:6823) For Its Dividend?

Feb 02

A Look At HKT Trust and HKT's (HKG:6823) Share Price Returns

Jan 15

What Can The Trends At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Tell Us About Their Returns?

Dec 28

Is HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 08

What Kind Of Shareholders Own HKT Trust and HKT Limited (HKG:6823)?

Nov 23

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How HKT Trust and HKT makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

SEHK:6823 Revenue, expenses and earnings (HKD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	G+A Expenses
30 Jun 24	34,599	5,029	9,002
31 Mar 24	34,465	5,010	9,066
31 Dec 23	34,330	4,991	9,130
30 Sep 23	34,349	4,967	9,353
30 Jun 23	34,368	4,943	9,575
31 Mar 23	34,247	4,922	9,676
31 Dec 22	34,125	4,901	9,777
30 Sep 22	34,300	4,860	9,896
30 Jun 22	34,475	4,818	10,014
31 Mar 22	34,218	4,813	10,071
31 Dec 21	33,961	4,808	10,127
30 Sep 21	33,694	5,057	10,071
30 Jun 21	33,426	5,305	10,014
31 Mar 21	32,908	5,304	9,755
31 Dec 20	32,389	5,303	9,495
30 Sep 20	32,495	5,128	9,465
30 Jun 20	32,600	4,953	9,434
31 Mar 20	32,852	5,085	9,528
31 Dec 19	33,103	5,217	9,622
30 Sep 19	33,189	5,168	9,593
30 Jun 19	33,274	5,119	9,563
31 Mar 19	34,231	4,972	9,777
31 Dec 18	35,187	4,825	9,991
30 Sep 18	35,033	4,650	10,065
30 Jun 18	34,878	4,474	10,139
31 Mar 18	33,973	4,610	10,138
31 Dec 17	33,067	4,745	10,137
30 Sep 17	32,745	4,779	11,183
30 Jun 17	32,670	4,711	11,370
31 Mar 17	33,259	4,800	11,947
31 Dec 16	33,847	4,889	12,523
30 Sep 16	34,495	4,689	12,667
30 Jun 16	35,143	4,488	12,811
31 Mar 16	34,936	4,219	13,049
31 Dec 15	34,729	3,949	13,287
30 Sep 15	33,503	3,659	13,720
30 Jun 15	32,277	3,369	14,153
31 Mar 15	30,550	3,180	13,285
31 Dec 14	28,823	2,991	12,416
30 Sep 14	26,552	2,831	11,156
30 Jun 14	24,281	2,671	9,895
31 Mar 14	23,557	2,566	9,698
31 Dec 13	22,832	2,460	9,501

Quality Earnings: 6823 has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: 6823's current net profit margins (14.5%) are higher than last year (14.4%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: 6823's earnings have declined by 1.1% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: 6823's earnings growth over the past year (1.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (-1.1% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: 6823 earnings growth over the past year (1.7%) did not outperform the Telecom industry 5.5%.

HKT Trust and HKT Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Key information

Recent past performance updates

First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.26 (vs HK$0.26 in 1H 2023)

First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.26 (vs HK$0.26 in 1H 2023)

HKT Trust and HKT Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Jul 25, 2024

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint

Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.66 (vs HK$0.65 in FY 2022)

HKT Trust and HKT Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 22, 2024

Recent updates

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823)

First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.26 (vs HK$0.26 in 1H 2023)

Here's Why HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For HKT Trust and HKT Limited's (HKG:6823) Shares

First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.26 (vs HK$0.26 in 1H 2023)

HKT Trust and HKT Limited Announces Distribution for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2024, Payable on September 03, 2024

HKT Trust and HKT Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Jul 25, 2024

Key Executive recently sold HK$3.3m worth of stock

The Returns At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Aren't Growing

HKT Trust and HKT Limited Declares Final Distribution of the Year Ended 31 December 2023

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.44 per share

HKT Trust and HKT Limited's (HKG:6823) CEO Compensation Is Looking A Bit Stretched At The Moment

Is HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Using Too Much Debt?

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS in line with expectations, revenues disappoint

HKT Trust and HKT Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 30, 2024

Final dividend increased to HK$0.44

Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.66 (vs HK$0.65 in FY 2022)

HKT Trust and HKT Limited Proposes Final Dividend for the Financial Year Ended 31 December 2023, Payable on 20 June 2024

HKT Trust and HKT Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 22, 2024

Return Trends At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Aren't Appealing

HKT Trust and HKT's (HKG:6823) Returns Have Hit A Wall

We Think HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

HKT Trust and HKT Limited's (HKG:6823) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 93% Above Its Share Price

Key Executive recently sold HK$1.8m worth of stock

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.32 per share at 8.2% yield

HKT Management Limited Appoints Mr. Tang Yongbo as Non-Executive Director of the Trustee-Manager

First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.26 (vs HK$0.25 in 1H 2022)

HKT Trust and HKT Limited to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 02, 2023

Infratil Limited (NZSE:IFT) entered into a conditional agreement to acquire 80% stake in Console Connect Inc. from HKT Trust and HKT Limited (SEHK:6823) for $160 million.

Infratil Limited (NZSE:IFT) entered into a conditional agreement to acquire 80% stake in Console Connect Inc. from HKT Trust and HKT Limited (SEHK:6823).

Return Trends At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Aren't Appealing

Does HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.43 per share at 7.4% yield

Full year 2022 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind

The Returns At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Aren't Growing

Is HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) A Risky Investment?

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of HKT Trust and HKT Limited (HKG:6823)

Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: HK$0.65 (vs HK$0.64 in FY 2021)

HKT Trust and HKT Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 23, 2023

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Less than half of directors are independent

Returns On Capital At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Have Hit The Brakes

These 4 Measures Indicate That HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Is Using Debt Extensively

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.31 per share

HKT Trust and HKT's (HKG:6823) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

HKT Trust and HKT Limited Declares Distribution for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2022, Payable on 08 September 2022

First half 2022 earnings released

HKT Trust and HKT Limited to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Aug 11, 2022

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823)

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Is Increasing Its Dividend To HK$0.42

HKT Trust and HKT Limited Approves Final Distribution in Respect of the Year Ended 31 December 2021

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.42 per share

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To HK$0.42

Less than half of directors are independent

Full year 2021 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At HK$0.42

HKT Trust and HKT Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2022

HKT Trust and HKT's (HKG:6823) Dividend Will Be Increased To HK$0.42

HKT Trust and HKT Limited Just Missed EPS By 9.0%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Full year 2021 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Srinivas Bangalore Gangaiah to Retire as Non-Executive Director of HKT Management Limited and HKT Limited

HKT Trust and HKT Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on Feb 24, 2022

We Think HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

The Returns At HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Aren't Growing

With EPS Growth And More, HKT Trust and HKT (HKG:6823) Is Interesting

Group General Counsel & Company Secretary of HKT Management Limited Bernadette Mak Lomas has left the company

An Intrinsic Calculation For HKT Trust and HKT Limited (HKG:6823) Suggests It's 44% Undervalued

Upcoming dividend of HK$0.31 per share