SKM SK TELECOM CO LTD
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Executive Summary
SK Telecom reported preliminary Q1 2026 results showing a YoY decline in key financial metrics. Consolidated operating revenue fell 1.38% to 43,923 (in 100 millions of Won), operating income dropped 5.25%, and net profit attributable to controlling interests decreased 11.53% YoY. The sequential improvement from Q4 2025 is largely a seasonal recovery, not a trend reversal.
Actionable Insight
The YoY declines in revenue, operating income, and net profit signal weakening fundamentals. Monitor the upcoming audited 20-F for final figures and any guidance updates. The sequential QoQ improvement is seasonal and should not be interpreted as a turnaround.
Key Facts
- Consolidated Q1 2026 operating revenue: 43,923 (in 100 millions of Won), down 1.38% YoY from 44,537
- Consolidated Q1 2026 operating income: 5,376, down 5.25% YoY from 5,674
- Consolidated Q1 2026 net profit attributable to controlling interests: 3,224, down 11.53% YoY from 3,644
- Consolidated Q1 2026 profit for the period: 3,164, down 12.49% YoY from 3,616
- Sequential improvement from Q4 2025 (operating income up 351.25% QoQ) is seasonal, not indicative of a recovery
- Separate basis results show steeper declines: operating revenue down 1.95%, operating income down 15.10%, net profit down 29.90% YoY
- Results are preliminary and subject to audit adjustments
Financial Impact
Consolidated operating revenue declined by approximately 1.38% YoY, operating income by 5.25%, and net profit attributable to controlling interests by 11.53% YoY. On a separate basis, operating income fell 15.10% and net profit dropped 29.90% YoY.
Risk Factors
- Continued revenue contraction in a competitive telecom market
- Potential for further margin compression if operating income decline accelerates
- Preliminary results may be revised downward after audit
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 6-K Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-210347 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-210347-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-210347 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-210347-index.html | 0001193125-26-210347 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-210347.txt | 0001193125-26-210347 |
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May 7, 2026
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| $29.20 $29.58 | ▲ +1.30% | ▼ −0.33% | $37.76 (+29.32%) |
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