SmarTone stock heads toward 3G shutdown with profit up 9.6 percent

Published on 10/08/2026 at 05:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

SmarTone stock traded at HKD 4.83 on October 8, 2026, before a 3G service shutdown. Fiscal 2026 revenue reached HKD 6,603.624 million.

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SmarTone stock (ISIN BMG8219Z1059) was trading at HKD 4.83 on HKEX on October 8, 2026 at 11:24 a.m. HKT, with a daily change of -0.10 percent. The company is preparing for the end of its 3G service on October 9, 2026, according to SmarTone.

3G shutdown tests customer retention

The service change affects customers using 3G connections and places added weight on migration to newer network services. SmarTone's customer support page says the 3G termination takes effect on October 9, 2026, giving the telecom operator a concrete near-term execution task.

The timing matters because the latest fiscal figures show growth alongside pressure on service economics. Simply Wall St reported on October 1, 2026 that fiscal 2026 revenue rose 5.6 percent to HKD 6,603.624 million from HKD 6,253.447 million.

Profit growth meets dividend pressure

Net income increased 9.6 percent to HKD 524.742 million from HKD 478.901 million in fiscal 2026, while basic EPS rose 9.7 percent to HKD 0.477 from HKD 0.434684, according to Simply Wall St.

The same fiscal-year review reported a dividend of HKD 0.32 per share and a 6.56 percent dividend yield, while describing the payout as not fully covered by profits. That creates a clear counter-factor to the earnings growth, especially as the company continues to manage network investment and competitive pricing.

Stock remains below yearly high

At HKD 4.83, SmarTone stock stood 8.9 percent below its 52-week high of HKD 5.30 and above its 52-week low of HKD 4.59 on October 8, 2026. The market capitalization was HKD 5.3 billion and trading volume was 402,309 shares.

Simply Wall St lists SmarTone's annual general meeting for October 28, 2026. The date gives investors a scheduled checkpoint after the 3G service change.