KT Corporation(KT)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
KT•NYSE
$18.26
7.9× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutKT Corporation provides integrated telecommunications and platform services in Korea and internationally. The company offers fixed-line telephone services, including local, domestic long-distance, international long-distance, and voice over Internet protocol telephone services, as well as interconnection services; broadband Internet access service and other Internet-related services; and data communication services, such as fixed-line and leased line services, as well as broadband Internet connection services. It also provides media and content services, including IPTV, satellite TV, digital music, e-commerce, online advertising consulting, and digital comics and novels services; and credit card processing and other financial services. In addition, the company offers information technology and network services, and satellite services; sells handsets and miscellaneous telecommunications equipment; develops and sells residential units and commercial real estate; and rents real estate properties. Further, it maintains public telephones; offers security, B2C and B2B, investment fund, software development and data processing, value added network, system integration and maintenance, mobile marketing, PCS distribution, satellite broadcasting, cloud system implementation, network installation and management, and data center development and related services. Additionally, the company is involved in the Internet banking ASP and security solutions, residential building development and supply, sports group management, technology business finance, software development and supply, submarine cable construction and maintenance, and trunk radio systems businesses. As of December 31, 2020, the company served approximately 22.3 million mobile subscribers and 8.8 million IPTV subscribers. The company was formerly known as Korea Telecom Corp. and changed its name to KT Corporation in March 2002. KT Corporation was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea.Show more
- Revenue$28253.19B+7.1%
- EBITDA$6529.23B+35.9%
- Net Income$1718.81B+273.8%
- EPS (Diluted)3534.00+270.9%
- Gross Margin64.05%-0.7%
- EBITDA Margin23.11%+26.9%
- Operating Margin9.17%+176.7%
- Net Margin6.08%+249.0%
- ROE9.16%+264.6%
KT Price & Volume
KT Corporation (KT) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Volatile Earnings Obscure Core Infrastructure Utility Value
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Adequate
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Regulatory and competitive pressure
Key Thesis Takeaways
- KT Corporation faces a challenging transition as it attempts to pivot from legacy telecommunications toward higher-growth digital services, a shift currently hindered by inconsistent revenue growth and significant margin compression.
- While the company maintains a stable debt-to-equity ratio between 0.57 and 0.67, the heavy reliance on capital-intensive infrastructure, evidenced by CapEx reaching 20.1% of revenue in 2025Q1, limits free cash flow predictability.
- Investors should monitor whether the firm can achieve sustainable operating leverage, as recent quarterly operating margins have struggled to exceed 7.0%.
Verdict Logic
while the stock trades at a low P/E of 7.67, the persistent volatility in net income and the recent contraction in operating margins to 7.0% suggest that the company's core profitability remains insufficiently stable for a high-conviction long position.
KT Growth Metrics
KT Corporation (KT) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years2.44%
5 Years3.23%
3 Years3.29%
TTM6.85%
Profit CAGR
10 Years12.14%
5 Years19.65%
3 Years10.89%
TTM152.96%
EPS CAGR
10 Years12.22%
5 Years21.38%
3 Years10.8%
TTM145.81%
Return on Capital
10 Years5.57%
5 Years6.06%
3 Years5.81%
Last Year8.73%
KT Recent Earnings
KT Corporation (KT) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (55%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (64%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 28, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.50-1.6%
$0.51
Rev
$4.6B-1.5%
$4.6B
Q2 2026
May 12, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.49-4.8%
$0.52
Rev
$4.6B-1.2%
$4.6B
Q2 2026
Apr 13, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.16-9.4%
$0.18
Rev
$4.7B+0.6%
$4.7B
Q2 2026
Mar 9, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.30+68.3%
$0.18
Rev
$4.7B+0.2%
$4.7B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 28, 2026 | $0.50vs $0.51-1.6% | $4.6Bvs $4.6B-1.5% |
| Q2 2026 | May 12, 2026 | $0.49vs $0.52-4.8% | $4.6Bvs $4.6B-1.2% |
| Q2 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | $0.16vs $0.18-9.4% | $4.7Bvs $4.7B+0.6% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | $0.30vs $0.18+68.3% | $4.7Bvs $4.7B+0.2% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for KT Corporation (KT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.26 | $8.8B | 7.86 | 7.1% | 6.08% | 9.16% | 4.18% | |
| $31.05 | $11.92B | 46.19 | -3.4% | 2.19% | 3.06% | — | |
| $21.40 | $19.96B | 4.49 | 0.24% | 25.44% | 28.51% | — | |
| $4.33 | $24.41B | -65.09 | 1.63% | -5.53% | -9.54% | — | |
| $13.28 | $21.22B | 18.04 | 4.62% | 10.52% | 9.29% | — | |
| $20.49 | $143.09B | 6.74 | 2.71% | 16.92% | 16.85% | — |
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KT Frequently Asked Questions
KT Corporation (KT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is KT Corporation's revenue?
KT Corporation (KT) reported $28.39T in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 186% increase from $9.92T in 1998.
How fast is KT Corporation growing?
KT Corporation (KT) grew revenue by 7.1% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is KT profitable?
Yes, KT Corporation (KT) is profitable, generating $1.58T in net income for fiscal year 2025 (6.1% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does KT pay dividends?
Yes, KT Corporation (KT) pays a dividend with a yield of 4.18%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is KT's return on equity?
KT Corporation (KT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.2%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is KT Corporation's free cash flow?
KT Corporation (KT) generated $1.50T in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.