Recent Updates — KT
KT Corporation's board approved the 2026 KT Corporate Value-Up Plan on August 11, 2026, targeting a consolidated return on equity of 9%–10% by 2028. The strategy includes doubling AX revenue by 2028 through infrastructure expansion and streamlining low-margin businesses to achieve an operating profit margin exceeding 9%. KT holds KRW 12.3 trillion in non-core assets, including real estate and marketable securities, for potential monetization. Capital allocation initiatives feature a KRW 750 billion treasury share buyback and cancellation program from 2026 through 2028. The company operates in the telecommunications industry.
KT Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 financial results showing consolidated operating revenue of KRW 6,679.9 billion and operating profit of KRW 648.3 billion. Operating profit declined 36.1% year-over-year due to a high prior-year base from real estate projects and lower wireless revenue following an appreciation program. The company announced a dividend per share (DPS) with a record date of July 29, 2026, and payment on August 13, 2026. Additionally, KT outlined a KRW 250 billion value-up plan for fiscal year 2026, including share buybacks and cancellations, while expanding AI data center capacity and subsea cable infrastructure by 2031. KT Corporation operates in the telecommunications industry, providing fixed-line, wireless, and B2B digital services.
KT Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of 600 KRW per share of common stock, totaling 142,578,831,000 KRW. The dividend is set to be paid on August 13, 02026, with a record date of July 29, 2026. KT Corporation is a telecommunications company based in South Korea.
KT Corporation announced a decision to dispose of 3,109 common treasury shares on July 24, 2026, to fulfill Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grants. The disposal will occur via over-the-counter transactions at an estimated price of 52,700 KRW per share, totaling approximately 163,844,300 KRW. Following this disposal, the company's treasury shares will decrease from 13,889,877 to 13,886,768. KT Corporation is a telecommunications company providing various services.