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Sk Telecom ( (SKM) ) just unveiled an update.
On February 5, 2026, SK Telecom released preliminary consolidated and separate results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, showing a mixed top line but sharply weaker profitability compared with 2024. On a consolidated basis, fourth-quarter 2025 operating revenue rose 8.8% year-on-year to 4.33 trillion won, but quarterly operating income fell 53.1% to 119.1 billion won versus the prior year and full-year operating income dropped 41.1% to 1.07 trillion won; profit from continuing operations before tax and net profit for the period declined around 59% and 73% year-on-year, respectively, with profit attributable to controlling interests down more than 67% for the year. The separate (parent-only) figures showed a similar pattern: fourth-quarter operating revenue grew 15.7% from the preceding quarter but was 3.4% lower than a year earlier, while quarterly operating income was down 27.1% year-on-year and full-year operating income and net profit plunged 46.7% and 67.9%, respectively, compared with 2024. The company emphasized that the numbers, presented ahead of an annual earnings results conference call, are preliminary and subject to change following an external audit under Korean IFRS, underscoring heightened earnings pressure despite relatively stable revenue and signaling potential concerns for shareholders and creditors about margin compression and overall profitability trends in its core telecom operations.
The most recent analyst rating on (SKM) stock is a Hold with a $29.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sk Telecom stock, see the SKM Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on SKM Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SKM is a Neutral.
The score is anchored by solid underlying financial performance and cash generation, but is held back by the earnings-call-driven deterioration in profitability (negative net income and dividend suspension) and very overbought technical conditions. Valuation is neutral-to-slightly expensive given the P/E, partially balanced by a moderate dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on SKM stock, click here.
More about Sk Telecom
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. is a South Korean telecommunications company headquartered in Seoul, operating primarily in mobile and fixed-line communications and related ICT services. It reports its financials under International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea and targets analysts and investors globally through regular disclosures and earnings conference calls.
Average Trading Volume: 1,044,757
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $11.25B
Learn more about SKM stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.