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Sk Telecom
(NYSE:SKM)
Sk Telecom (SKM) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Sk Telecom Business Overview & Revenue Model
Sk Telecom Earnings Call Summary
Sk Telecom Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 17.33T | 17.94T | 17.61T | 17.30T | 16.75T |
| Gross Profit | 3.30T | 15.66T | 15.39T | 15.05T | 14.52T |
| EBITDA | 4.60T | 5.86T | 5.63T | 5.32T | 6.11T |
| Net Income | 413.95B | 1.25T | 1.09T | 912.40B | 2.41T |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 30.11T | 30.52T | 30.12T | 31.31T | 30.91T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.68T | 2.35T | 1.75T | 2.12T | 1.39T |
| Total Debt | 10.77T | 10.76T | 10.66T | 11.08T | 10.37T |
| Total Liabilities | 17.55T | 18.69T | 17.89T | 19.15T | 18.58T |
| Stockholders Equity | 12.46T | 11.70T | 11.39T | 11.32T | 11.58T |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.72T | 2.53T | 1.87T | 2.11T | 1.72T |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.96T | 5.09T | 4.95T | 5.16T | 5.03T |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.76T | -2.71T | -3.35T | -2.81T | -3.49T |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.73T | -1.81T | -2.02T | -1.35T | -2.05T |
Sk Telecom Technical Analysis
Sk Telecom Risk Analysis
Sk Telecom Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | $17.84B | 16.17 | 15.56% | 6.14% | -5.21% | -7.45% | |
70 Outperform | $25.14B | 17.32 | 9.03% | 5.03% | -3.16% | 4.70% | |
63 Neutral | $9.55B | 12.98 | 10.06% | 4.13% | 0.63% | -21.51% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
60 Neutral | $33.37B | 7.35 | -8.37% | 3.77% | 19.67% | -278.51% | |
57 Neutral | $11.03B | 27.39 | 3.37% | 5.02% | -8.16% | -52.52% |
Sk Telecom Corporate Events
On March 11, 2026, SK Telecom filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission presenting its audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, along with reports on internal control over financial reporting. Independent auditors issued an unmodified opinion under Korean Standards on Auditing, highlighting wireless service revenue recognition and goodwill impairment for the fixed-line telecommunications cash-generating unit as key audit matters, signaling the materiality of complex IT-driven revenue processes and the sensitivity of long-term value assumptions for stakeholders assessing the group’s financial health.
The auditors emphasized the high transaction volume and reliance on interconnected IT systems in recognizing 2025 wireless service revenue of KRW 9,715.6 billion, and they scrutinized controls and contract alignment to ensure accuracy. They also reviewed management’s value-in-use model for KRW 764.1 billion of goodwill tied to fixed-line services, focusing on assumptions around projected revenue, growth and discount rates, indicating that any shifts in these estimates could materially affect future impairment outcomes and investor perceptions of SK Telecom’s fixed-line business prospects.
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.
On March 11, 2026, SK Telecom filed its March Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, submitting its audited separate financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, together with auditors’ and internal control reports prepared under Korean standards. The independent auditors issued an unmodified opinion on both the 2025 separate financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, highlighting the existence and accuracy of W9,946,153 million in wireless service revenue as a key audit matter due to the company’s complex, high-volume IT-based billing environment, which underscores the robustness of SK Telecom’s financial reporting framework for investors and other stakeholders.
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.
On February 25, 2026, SK Telecom’s board resolved to convene its annual general meeting of shareholders on March 26, 2026, in Seoul to approve 2025 financial statements, amend its Articles of Incorporation, adjust capital reserves, appoint directors and audit committee members, and set the remuneration ceiling for directors. The proposed charter changes would formally allow hybrid in-person and electronic shareholder participation, enable electronic proxy documentation, rebrand “outside” directors as “independent” directors, and remove a quorum requirement for director appointments, signaling a shift toward more flexible governance and potentially broader shareholder engagement.
SK Telecom also disclosed that the 2025 consolidated and separate financial statements circulated ahead of the meeting are unaudited and subject to change, with audited versions to be published in early to mid-March 2026 for shareholders’ review before voting. The governance and procedural updates, alongside a refreshed board slate, underscore ongoing efforts to align the company’s corporate structure and oversight practices with evolving regulatory standards and global investor expectations.
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.
SK Telecom reported a sharp deterioration in its consolidated financial performance for the current fiscal year, as disclosed in preliminary results approved by its board on February 5, 2025. Operating revenue fell 4.7% year-on-year to approximately KRW 17.1 trillion, while operating income dropped 41.1% and profit for the period plunged 73%, driven mainly by the divestiture of a subsidiary, a decline in wireless subscribers following a cyber security incident, and the cost of implementing a customer appreciation package. Despite weaker earnings, the company’s balance sheet showed modestly lower total assets and liabilities and higher shareholders’ equity, and no capital impairment, with the figures remaining subject to external audit and final approval at the general shareholders’ meeting.
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.
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.
On February 5, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. announced that it would not distribute any cash year-end dividends for the 2025 fiscal year, citing its operating results and changes in the business environment. The decision, confirmed after a management report to the board of directors on the same day, signals a cautious stance on capital allocation amid financial and market pressures, though the company emphasized that it intends to continue pursuing shareholder return measures in the future when cash flow and financial conditions improve.
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.
On February 4, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. reported a planned disposal of treasury shares tied to the initial exercise of stock options that were approved at its 2022 general meeting of shareholders. The company intends to dispose of up to 195,245 common treasury shares at an exercise price of KRW 56,860 per share, representing an estimated aggregate disposal value of KRW 11.1 billion, over the period from February 12, 2026 to March 25, 2027, via over-the-counter transfers to 10 current and retired executive officers. As of this disclosure, 21,743 stock options have been exercised by one retired executive officer, resulting in 2,465 shares confirmed for transfer using a settlement method that compensates the price difference with treasury shares, while 173,502 exercisable options remain unexercised and may alter the final number of shares disposed. The transaction, which does not require a separate board resolution under applicable Korean capital markets regulations, gradually reduces SK Telecom’s treasury share holdings (currently 1,805,440 common shares, or 0.84% of outstanding shares) and clarifies the scope and mechanics of executive stock option exercises for investors and other stakeholders.
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.
On January 29, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. announced that it will hold an investor conference call on February 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Seoul time to present its fourth-quarter 2025 and full-year 2025 earnings results, followed by a Q&A session with investors and analysts from its headquarters in Seoul. The company will provide real-time audio webcasting and an archived replay, along with presentation materials on its investor relations website, underscoring its continued focus on transparent communication with the capital markets and facilitating detailed scrutiny of its recent financial performance by stakeholders.
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.
On January 28, 2026, SK Telecom approved the disposal of up to 71,726 treasury common shares, with an exercise price of ₩50,276 per share and an estimated aggregate disposal value of about ₩3.6 billion, to cover stock options granted at its 2021 shareholders’ meeting. The treasury shares, to be transferred over the counter between February 4 and March 25, 2026 to nine current and retired executive officers, are being used mainly to settle stock options via compensation in treasury shares for the difference between the exercise price and market price, with 5,375 options exercised and 609 shares confirmed for payment so far and a further 66,351 options still exercisable, underscoring SK Telecom’s ongoing use of equity-based pay while having a limited dilutive impact given its existing treasury share holdings.
The most recent analyst rating on (SKM) stock is a Hold with a $26.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sk Telecom stock, see the SKM Stock Forecast page.