PCCW Revenue Up 7% to $2.59B; HKT and Free TV Lead

The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.0977 per share. That is in line with PCCW's stated policy of prioritizing financial strength while trying to keep shareholder payouts steady. "We will adopt a disciplined dividend policy," Hui said, "prioritizing financial strength for sustainable growth while also striving to provide stable returns for shareholders."

PCCW has been working to reframe itself as more than a legacy telecom. The company is pushing AI tools into its consumer and enterprise offerings, using data from its mobile and broadband base to upsell new services. The free-to-air TV division, ViuTV, has been gaining traction in advertising and content licensing, and the artist management and event business is scaling up, according to the company.

Hui said the group is "building a stronger momentum into the second half." The dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of a date to be set by the board, the company said.