KT Corporation (KT)

Currency in USD
19.58
-0.13(-0.66%)
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19.58-0.01(-0.05%)
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Day's Range
19.5819.83
52 wk Range
17.5424.58
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
19.71
Open
19.61
Day's Range
19.58-19.83
52 wk Range
17.54-24.58
Volume
1.05M
Average Volume (3m)
1.53M
1-Year Change
1.0842%
Book Value / Share
50.74
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Price Target
23.04
Upside
+17.67%
Members' Sentiments
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Prominent player in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry

KT Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
4 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 23.04
(+17.67% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BofA Securities
Hold23.08+17.88%24.48DowngradeMay 14, 2026

KT Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $0.49 missed forecast of $0.53 (-7.08%); revenue of $4.55B fell short of $4.64B estimate (-1.94%); stock dropped 3.43%
  • Operating income plunged 29.9% YoY to KRW 482.7B; net income declined 31.5% to KRW 388.3B due to project completions and higher labor costs
  • Broadband and media segments delivered growth amid overall challenges; company pivoting to 'AX platform' strategy with AI innovation focus
  • Q2 2026 guidance: EPS $1.08, revenue $4.62B; Q3 forecast: EPS $1.15, revenue $4.72B as company targets AI-driven service expansion
  • Stock trades at 8.34 P/E near 52-week low; maintains 3.38% dividend yield with 12 consecutive years of payments despite operational headwinds
Last Updated: 15/05/2026, 10:28
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 14, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.49 / 0.53
Revenue / Forecast
4.55B / 4.64B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 7,113.92%
Dividend Yield
3.27%
Industry Median 4.10%
Annualised payout
0.67
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+12.20%
Growth Streak

KT Income Statement

Compare KT to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
8.2x16.9x7.1x
PEG Ratio
0.030.070.01
Price/Book
0.8x1.3x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x0.9x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.7%15.3%31.1%
Fair Value Upside
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KT Corporation provides integrated telecommunications and platform services in South Korea, rest of Asia, and internationally. The company offers mobile voice and data telecommunications services based on 5G, 4G LTE and 3G W-CDMA technology; fixed-line telephone services, including local, domestic long-distance, international long-distance, and voice over Internet protocol telephone services, as well as interconnection services; broadband Internet access service and other Internet-related services; and data communication services, such as fixed-line and satellite leased line services, as well as broadband Internet connection services. It also provides media and content services, including IPTV, satellite TV, digital music, e-commerce, online advertising consulting, and web comics and novels services; and credit card processing and other financial services. In addition, the company offers information technology and network services, and satellite services; sells handsets and miscellaneous telecommunications equipment; develops and sells residential units and commercial real estate development. Further, it offers telecommunication facility maintenance, investment fund, software development and data processing, value-added network, call center, system integration and maintenance, marketing, PCS distribution, transportation and trucking arrangement business, cloud system implementation, satellite communication network, installation and management, and data center development and related services. Additionally, the company is involved in the residential building development and supply, sports team management, technology business finance, and submarine cable construction and maintenance businesses. The company was formerly known as Korea Telecom Corp. and changed its name to KT Corporation in March 2002. KT Corporation was founded in 1981 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Employees
14020

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
48.73M20.21%960.42M
Other Institutional Investors
139.14M57.71%2.74B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
53.23M22.08%1.05B
Total
241.1M100.00%4.75B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
National Pension Service7.37%17,778,408350,412
The National Pension Fund7.37%17,778,408350,412

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FAQ

What Is the KT (KT) Stock Price Today?

The KT stock price today is 19.58 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does KT Trade On?

KT is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for KT?

The stock symbol for KT is "KT."

What Is the KT (KT) Afterhours Price Today? (Afterhours variable test: 19.58) Current Date: May 15, 2026

After hours price: 19.58. After hours price change (units): -0.01. Price change percentage: -0.05%

What Is the KT Market Cap?

As of today, KT market cap is 9.45B USD.

What Is KT's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The KT EPS (TTM) is 7,113.92.

When Is the Next KT Earnings Date?

KT will release its next earnings report on Aug 18, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KT a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has KT Stock Split?

KT has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does KT Have?

KT has 14020 employees.

What is the current trading status of KT (KT)?

As of May 15, 2026, KT (KT) is trading at a price of 19.58 USD, with a previous close of 19.71 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 19.58 USD to 19.83 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 17.54 USD to 24.58 USD.

What Is KT (KT) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for KT is 23.04 USD, with a high estimate of 26 USD and a low estimate of 21.08 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +17.67% Upside potential.

What Is the KT Premarket Price?

KT's last pre-market stock price is 19.31 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,250.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.40, or -2.03%.

What Is the KT After Hours Price?

KT's last after hours stock price is 19.58 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.01, or -0.05%.
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