The earnings call presented a mix of positive and negative developments. While there were notable achievements such as significant operating income growth, strategic partnerships, and improved net debt ratios, the company also faced challenges with declining revenues in several segments. Overall, the sentiment was balanced with both promising initiatives and areas of concern.

Company Guidance

In the Q3 2024 earnings call for KT, the company outlined an ambitious growth strategy aimed at transforming into an AICT (Artificial Intelligence and Communication Technology) company, with specific targets for financial performance. Key metrics included a mid-term goal to achieve a consolidated return on equity (ROE) of 9% to 10% by 2028, tripling AI and IT business revenue compared to 2023, and generating a consolidated operating profit margin of 9%. The company plans to liquidate non-core assets and execute a share buyback and cancellation program totaling KRW 1 trillion. For Q3 2024, consolidated revenue was KRW 6,654.6 billion, with a slight year-over-year decrease, while consolidated operating income rose by 44.2% to KRW 464.1 billion, driven by wage negotiation effects and core business profitability improvements. Net income increased by 32.9% to KRW 383.2 billion, and EBITDA grew by 13.4% to KRW 1,428.9 billion. KT also declared a Q3 cash dividend of KRW 500 per share and announced plans to continue shareholder return programs in Q4.

Strategic Partnership with Microsoft

KT announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft focusing on AI and cloud cooperation for the next 5 years, including developing a Korean AI cloud service and establishing a company specializing in AX.

Significant Increase in Operating Income

Consolidated and separate operating income increased by 44.2% and 75.1% Y-o-Y, respectively, driven by the base effect from previous wage negotiations and profitability enhancement of core businesses.

Reduction in Operating Expenses

Operating expenses decreased by 2.9% Y-o-Y due to reductions in labor costs, SG&A, and cost of service.

Strong Profitability in Core Businesses

Profitability in B2B segments showed strong growth, with a 2.5% Y-o-Y increase in B2B service revenue and double-digit growth in AICC.

Debt Ratio Improvement

The net debt ratio decreased by 8.2 percentage points Y-o-Y to 30.3%.

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KT (KT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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KT Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 02, 2018	2018 (Q2)	- / 0.43	0.377	14.06% (+0.05)	―	―
Nov 02, 2018	2018 (Q3)	- / 0.40	0.324	24.69% (+0.08)	―	―
Feb 12, 2019	2018 (Q4)	- / 0.03	-0.224	113.84% (+0.26)	―	―
May 03, 2019	2019 (Q1)	- / 0.40	0.35	15.14% (+0.05)	―	―
Aug 07, 2019	2019 (Q2)	- / 0.29	0.43	-31.86% (-0.14)	―	―
Nov 08, 2019	2019 (Q3)	- / 0.33	0.404	-19.31% (-0.08)	―	―
Feb 06, 2020	2019 (Q4)	- / 0.04	0.031	32.26% (+0.01)	―	―
May 13, 2020	2020 (Q1)	- / 0.36	0.403	-11.17% (-0.05)	―	―
Aug 07, 2020	2020 (Q2)	- / 0.31	0.293	6.14% (+0.02)	―	―
Nov 06, 2020	2020 (Q3)	- / 0.38	0.326	15.34% (+0.05)	―	―

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KT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Nov 08, 2024	$16.18	$14.95	-7.60%
Aug 14, 2024	$14.20	$14.14	-0.42%
May 10, 2024	$13.12	$13.11	-0.08%
Feb 08, 2024	$14.24	$13.96	-1.97%

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FAQ

When does KT Corporation (KT) report earnings?

KT Corporation (KT) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.

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KT Corporation (KT) earnings time is at Feb 06, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.

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What is KT EPS forecast?

KT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2024 (Q4) is 0.28.

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