KT Corporation to Dispose Treasury Shares for Employee RSU Grants

An update from KT ( (KT) ) is now available.

On January 20, 2026, KT Corporation’s board approved the disposal of 1,383 common treasury shares, representing a small portion of its 10,926,622-share treasury stock position (4.34% of total outstanding shares), at an indicative price of KRW 53,600 per share for an estimated KRW 74.1 million in proceeds. The shares, scheduled to be disposed of over the counter on January 28, 2026, will be used to fund Restricted Stock Unit grants for eligible employees, underscoring KT’s continued use of equity-based compensation while having only a minimal dilutive or balance-sheet impact given the limited volume relative to its total outstanding shares and existing treasury holdings, with the final disposal value subject to the market closing price on the transaction date.

The most recent analyst rating on (KT) stock is a Hold with a $20.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on KT stock, see the KT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on KT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, KT is a Neutral.

KT’s overall stock score reflects stable financial performance and attractive valuation, tempered by mixed technical indicators and challenges highlighted in the earnings call. The company’s strong revenue growth and dividend yield are significant positives, but potential risks from security issues and segment declines warrant caution.

To see Spark’s full report on KT stock, click here.

More about KT

KT Corporation is a South Korea–based telecommunications company that provides fixed-line and mobile communications, internet, and related ICT services, with a primary market focus on Korean consumers and enterprises.

Average Trading Volume: 1,583,462

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $8.78B

For a thorough assessment of KT stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.