KT Corp. Declares KRW 600 Quarterly Cash Dividend, Reaffirming Annual Guidance
KT sits 18% above its 52-week low of $17.54.
Summary
KT Corp. declared a quarterly cash dividend of KRW 600 per share, aligning with its previously announced annual dividend guidance of KRW 2,400 for FY2026.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · KT
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Quarterly Cash Dividend Declared
KT Corp. announced a cash dividend of KRW 600 per common share for the quarter, with a record date of May 27, 2026, and an expected payment date of June 11, 2026.
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Annual Dividend Guidance Reaffirmed
The company reiterated its FY2026 minimum dividend per share (DPS) guidance of KRW 2,400, indicating consistency in its shareholder return strategy.
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Significant Shareholder Return
The total dividend payment amounts to KRW 143,863,084,800, representing a substantial return to shareholders and aligning with the recently announced shareholder return policy.
Analysis · KT · Technology
This filing announces a specific quarterly cash dividend, which is a direct execution of the company's stated shareholder return policy and annual dividend guidance. The dividend represents a significant return to shareholders and reinforces the company's commitment to consistent payouts.
At the time of this filing, KT was trading at $20.73 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $9.6B. The 52-week trading range was $17.54 to $24.58. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.