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SK Telecom

21.38 USD
+0.22
1.04%
At close Jan 17, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
1.04%
5 days
1.62%
1 month
-2.60%
3 months
-5.69%
6 months
-0.19%
Year to date
0.99%
1 year
4.86%
5 years
-6.06%
10 years
-23.09%
 

About: SK Telecom is South Korea's largest wireless telecom operator, with 31 million mobile customers. The firm also owns SK Broadband (formerly Hanaro Telecom), which has 6.9 million broadband customers and 9.5 million pay TV customers (6.8 million IPTV and 2.7 million Cable TV). While the firm also purchased stakes in businesses in security and semiconductor memory production as well as developing e-commerce and internet platform businesses, these were all spun off into the separate, SK Square business in November 2021. The company was formed after SK Group purchased KT's mobile business in 1994.

Employees: 26,195

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Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

103% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 77 | Existing positions reduced: 38

94% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 31 | Existing positions closed: 16

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 163 [Q2] → 175 (+12) [Q3]

4% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $492M [Q2] → $510M (+$18.4M) [Q3]

0.25% less ownership

Funds ownership: 10.92% [Q2] → 10.66% (-0.25%) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for SKM.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about SKM published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
15 hours ago
South Korea Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report 2025, with Competitive Profiles for SK Telecom, KT and LG U+
Dublin, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "South Korea Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides an executive-level overview of the telecommunications market in South Korea today, with detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2029. Published annually, the report provides detailed analysis of the near-term opportunities, competitive dynamics, and evolution of demand by service type and technology/platform across the fixed telephony, broadband, mobile, and pay-TV markets, as well as a review of key regulatory trends. Total telecom and pay-TV service revenue in South Korea will grow at a CAGR of 1.9% over 2024-2029, primarily driven by contribution from mobile data, fixed broadband, and pay-TV segments. Mobile data service revenue will grow at a five-year CAGR of 5.6%, thanks to rising mobile internet subscriptions, expanding 5G adoption, and dominating high-ARPU postpaid subscriptions. The Country Intelligence Report provides in-depth analysis of the following:
South Korea Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report 2025, with Competitive Profiles for SK Telecom, KT and LG U+
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Will SK Telecom's Unique AI-Powered Initiatives Drive the Stock?
SKM introduces SKT GPU-as-a-Service to accelerate AI developments for its AIDCs by offering businesses flexible and high-performance GPU resources.
Will SK Telecom's Unique AI-Powered Initiatives Drive the Stock?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
SKM Joins SK hynix & Penguin Solutions for AI Data Center Innovation
SK Telecom, SK hynix and PENG join forces to capitalize on the growing demand for cutting-edge AI data center solutions.
SKM Joins SK hynix & Penguin Solutions for AI Data Center Innovation
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
SK Telecom: A Deeply Undervalued South Korean Leader Embracing AI Innovation
SK Telecom is trading at a very low valuation, with a Price/Earnings ratio of ~10x and a dividend yield of ~6.5%, despite being the market leader in South Korea. The company is investing in artificial intelligence startups such as Anthropic and Perplexity, and collaborating with them to improve services, increase operational efficiency, and develop new revenue streams. SK Telecom boasts a solid balance sheet with low leverage, investment-grade credit ratings, and a commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases.
SK Telecom: A Deeply Undervalued South Korean Leader Embracing AI Innovation
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
SK Telecom Invests $3M in Twelve Labs for Multimodal AI Innovation
SKM invests $3 million in Twelve Labs to advance multimodal AI technologies that transform industries such as security, public safety and customer service.
SK Telecom Invests $3M in Twelve Labs for Multimodal AI Innovation
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Penguin Solutions Announces Closing of $200 Million Strategic Investment from SK Telecom
MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PENG #AI--Penguin Solutions today announced the closing of the previously announced strategic investment of SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM), an affiliate of SK Group.
Penguin Solutions Announces Closing of $200 Million Strategic Investment from SK Telecom
Negative
CNBC International TV
1 month ago
Mizuho Americas: Weaker Korean won would impact major companies
Farzin Azarm of Mizuho Americas says a weaker Korean won would impact major companies like SK Hynix and Samsung.
Mizuho Americas: Weaker Korean won would impact major companies
Negative
Investors Business Daily
1 month ago
South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall
South Korea is in turmoil and several stocks are taking a hit. The post South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:SKM ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 6, 2024 ET Company Participants Hee Jun Chung - Investor Relations Yang Seob Kim - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Seung Woong Lee - Yuanta Securities Soojin Kim - Mirae Asset Securities Hoi Jae Kim - Daishin Securities Hee Jun Chung Good afternoon.
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
SK Telecom Unveils 'Aster(A*),' Its New Global AI Personal Agent at SK AI Summit 2024
- On the second day of the SK AI Summit 2024, SK Telecom introduced Aster(A*), an AI-driven personal assistant designed for global users - Aster is designed as an 'Agentic AI,' which goes beyond answering simple queries by understanding user intentions to set goals and complete tasks - SK Telecom plans to collaborate with global search providers, LLM developers, and third-party applications to enhance Aster's functionalities for North American users SEOUL, South Korea , Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM) today unveiled 'Aster(A*)', an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven personal assistant tailored for global users, at the SK AI Summit 2024. Aster, presented on the second day of the summit during the session titled 'Navigate Your Life with a Personal AI Agent,' conveys the meaning of a 'Guiding Companion' for everyday life.
SK Telecom Unveils 'Aster(A*),' Its New Global AI Personal Agent at SK AI Summit 2024
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