SK Telecom Declares Q1 Cash Dividend of 830 Won Per Share
SKM sits 90% above its 52-week low of $19.66.
Summary
SK Telecom's Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 830 Won per common share for the first quarter of 2026, signaling a commitment to shareholder returns.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · SKM
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Quarterly Cash Dividend Declared
The Board of Directors resolved to pay a quarterly cash dividend of 830 Won per common share for the first quarter of 2026.
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Significant Shareholder Return
The total dividend payment amounts to approximately 176.8 billion Won, representing a substantial return of capital to shareholders.
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Record and Payment Dates Set
The record date for the dividend is May 31, 2026, with payment scheduled for June 18, 2026.
Analysis · SKM · Technology
SK Telecom's Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 830 Won per common share for the first quarter of 2026, totaling approximately 176.8 billion Won. This declaration signals the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders and provides a positive financial signal, especially following the recent disclosure on April 17, 2026, of a substantial decline in 2025 operating profit and net income due to a cybersecurity incident. The consistent dividend payout can help reassure investors about the company's underlying financial stability despite recent challenges.
At the time of this filing, SKM was trading at $37.32 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $14.3B. The 52-week trading range was $19.66 to $40.49. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.