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The latest update is out from Sk Telecom ( (SKM) ).
SK Telecom reported preliminary consolidated and separate results for the first quarter of 2026, covering the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026. The disclosure, released on May 7, 2026 for analysts and investors, provides an early view of earnings ahead of final audited figures.
On a consolidated basis, first-quarter 2026 operating revenue was 4.3923 trillion won, up 1.47% from the fourth quarter of 2025 but down 1.38% year-on-year, while operating income surged sequentially to 537.6 billion won from 119.1 billion won yet slipped 5.25% versus a year earlier. Profit for the period attributable to controlling interests jumped sharply quarter-on-quarter to 322.4 billion won from 112.5 billion won, though it declined 11.53% compared with the first quarter of 2025, indicating a strong rebound from a weak prior quarter but a still softer profit profile than a year ago.
On a separate (parent-only) basis, first-quarter 2026 operating revenue was 3.1058 trillion won, slightly higher than the previous quarter but 1.95% below the same period last year. Separate operating income more than tripled quarter-on-quarter to 409.5 billion won, yet fell 15.10% year-on-year, while profit for the period rose more than threefold versus the fourth quarter to 332.7 billion won but was down 29.90% from a year earlier, underscoring a recovery in core telecom operations from late-2025 levels but continued pressure relative to 2025’s strong first quarter.
The most recent analyst rating on (SKM) stock is a Sell with a $27.96 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 held back primarily by the sharp profitability and return deterioration and a cautious earnings-call outlook tied to cybersecurity incident impacts and dividend reduction. These risks are partially offset by strong cash generation, manageable leverage, and a bullish technical trend (though currently overbought), while valuation is only moderately supportive given a ~27 P/E and ~2.7% yield.
To see Spark’s full report on SKM stock, click here.
More about Sk Telecom
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. is a leading South Korean telecommunications operator headquartered in Seoul, providing mobile, fixed-line and related digital communication services. The company focuses on the Korean telecom market while also investing in ICT-driven growth areas, positioning itself as a key player in the country’s connectivity and digital infrastructure sector.
Average Trading Volume: 1,809,764
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $13.91B
See more insights into SKM stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.