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KT
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KT Corporation
$17.9
0.34
(1.94%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 8.631B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 287.917M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Communication Services | |||||
| Industry: | Telecommunications Services | |||||
| CEO: | Yoon-Young Park | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 14701 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.kt.com |
KT Corporation provides integrated telecommunications and platform services in South Korea, rest of Asia, and internationally. The company offers mobile voice and data telecommunications services based on 5G, 4G LTE and 3G W-CDMA technology; 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 web 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 offers public telephone maintenance; security, B2C and B2B, investment fund, software development and data processing, value-added network, call center, system integration and maintenance, marketing, PCS distribution, transportation and trucking arrangement business, cloud system implementation, satellite communication 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 team management, technology business finance, and submarine cable construction and maintenance businesses. 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 based in Seoul, South Korea.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 26,287,201,000 | 26,379,644,000 | 28,253,193,000 |
| Gross Profit | 16,724,573,000 | 17,015,194,000 | 18,095,742,000 |
| EBITDA | 5,526,763,000 | 4,875,727,000 | 6,704,761,000 |
| Operating Income | 1,689,118,000 | 874,438,000 | 2,591,863,000 |
| Net Income | 993,325,000 | 459,861,000 | 1,718,814,000 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 42,791,647,000 | 42,002,758,000 | 42,946,784,158 |
| Total Liabilities | 24,249,072,000 | 24,035,197,000 | 23,489,571,600 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 16,730,614,000 | 16,181,714,000 | 17,654,917,628 |
| Total Debt | 11,398,075,000 | 11,580,146,000 | 12,208,269,493 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2,879,554,000 | 3,716,680,000 | 3,506,824,931 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 5,503,289,000 | 5,065,796,000 | 5,008,738,077 |
| Capital Expenditure | -4,172,722,000 | -2,909,481,000 | -3,645,516,393 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1,330,567,000 | 2,156,315,000 | 1,363,221,684 |
| Net Income | 972,182,000 | 406,669,000 | 1,753,386,162 |
| Net Change in Cash | 430,492,000 | 837,126,000 | -129,924,294 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 30,075,194,325.193 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 32,433,103,936.736 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 30,880,284,288.609 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 6,609,779,352.906 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 7,127,989,213.759 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 6,786,718,093.845 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 8,548,972,721.946 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 9,219,216,269.899 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 8,777,822,187.108 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 6 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Solid Revenue Base: KT reported consolidated revenue of KRW 26,431.2 billion in Q4 FY 2024, reflecting a stable financial foundation. This performance underscores the company’s ability to generate consistent income, particularly in its core telecommunications segment, as highlighted in the earnings call.
- Focus on Innovation: The company is prioritizing AI and ICT (AICT) innovations, as emphasized in the Q4 2024 earnings call. Investments in next-generation technologies position KT as a leader in digital transformation within the telecommunications sector.
- Shareholder Value Initiatives: KT’s management is committed to enhancing shareholder value through strategic measures, as noted in the earnings call. This focus could bolster investor confidence and support stock stability.
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| Open: | 17.72 | Previous Close: | 17.56 | |
| Day Low: | 17.58 | Day High: | 17.96 | |
| Year Low: | 17.13 | Year High: | 24.58 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 18.49 | Price Avg 200: | 19.87 | |
| Volume: | 1.733M | Average Volume: | 1.544M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for KT Corporation! If you’re a long-term investor looking to dig into a major player in the telecom space, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re breaking down KT, a South Korean giant in telecommunications, to see what makes it tick, where it’s stumbling, and what could shape its future. Let’s dive in with an overview, some recent developments, and then get into the nitty-gritty of our SWOT framework to help you decide if…
