SK Telecom (SKM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE: SKM) is South Korea’s leading wireless carrier and one of the country’s foremost providers of integrated telecommunications services. The company operates comprehensive mobile networks, offering voice, data and broadband services to both consumer and enterprise customers. SK Telecom’s portfolio encompasses cutting-edge 5G networks, LTE, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband and next-generation network solutions, positioning it at the forefront of connectivity in one of the world’s most advanced digital markets.

In addition to traditional telecommunications offerings, SK Telecom has built a robust ecosystem of digital services and platforms. These include T Map, a navigation application with real-time traffic updates, and NUGU, an AI-based voice assistant for smart homes and vehicles. The company also provides multimedia streaming through B tv, IoT solutions spanning smart energy and security systems, and cloud-based enterprise solutions under its SK cloud brand. This diversification reflects SK Telecom’s strategy to leverage its network infrastructure to develop high-value digital services.

Established in 1984 as a cellular communications provider, SK Telecom has grown steadily through successive generations of mobile technology, from analog and CDMA to WCDMA, LTE and now 5G. It made its mark in 2019 as one of the first operators worldwide to commercialize a nationwide 5G network. While its core operations remain concentrated in South Korea, the company pursues international partnerships and investments in regions such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East and North America. SK Telecom also holds strategic stakes in global tech ventures, extending its reach in areas like cybersecurity, autonomous driving and media content.

SK Telecom’s leadership is guided by President & CEO Park Jung-ho, who oversees a management team focused on digital transformation and sustainable growth. The company continues to invest in network virtualization, AI research and green technologies, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint while expanding its service capabilities. Through ongoing innovation and strategic partnerships, SK Telecom seeks to maintain its position as a global leader in telecommunications and digital technology.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $22.19 to $22.44
• 50-Day Range: $20.12 to $23.79
• 52-Week Range: $19.84 to $24.58
• Volume: 285,593 shs
• Average Volume: 389,048 shs
• Market Capitalization: $8.82 billion
• P/E Ratio: 9.25
• Dividend Yield: 4.73%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

SK Telecom Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

SK Telecom scored higher than 30% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 498th out of 660 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for SK Telecom.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of SK Telecom is 9.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.68.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of SK Telecom is 9.26, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 33.05.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

SK Telecom has a PEG Ratio of 10.99. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

SK Telecom has a P/B Ratio of 1.07. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.27% of the float of SK Telecom has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SK Telecom has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SK Telecom has recently increased by 69.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

SK Telecom is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.68%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

SK Telecom does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of SK Telecom is 43.80%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.27% of the float of SK Telecom has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

SK Telecom has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in SK Telecom has recently increased by 69.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

SK Telecom has a news sentiment score of 0.25. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for SK Telecom this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for SKM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added SK Telecom to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, SK Telecom insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.00% of the stock of SK Telecom is held by insiders.

SKM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SKM shares performed this year?

SK Telecom's stock was trading at $21.04 at the start of the year. Since then, SKM shares have increased by 6.5% and is now trading at $22.41.

How were SK Telecom's earnings last quarter?

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:SKM) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May, 12th. The Wireless communications provider reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.61 by $0.04. The Wireless communications provider had revenue of $3.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.12 billion. SK Telecom had a net margin of 7.31% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.98%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does SK Telecom have any subsidiaries?

SK Telecom subsidiaries include these companies: ADT Caps, ID Quantique, Shopkick, LG HelloVision, iRiver Ltd, Hana Card, SK Broadband, and more.

Who are SK Telecom's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of SK Telecom include Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.01%), Ballentine Partners LLC (0.01%), TD Private Client Wealth LLC and CHICAGO TRUST Co NA.

How do I buy shares of SK Telecom?

Shares of SKM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of SK Telecom own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that SK Telecom investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Altria Group (MO) and Tesla (TSLA).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/12/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Wireless Non - US
• Sub-Industry: Communication
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SKM
• CIK: 1015650
• Web: www.sktelecom.com
• Phone: (226) 100-2114
• Fax: 82-2-6100-7830
• Employees: 24,224
• Year Founded: 1984

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.42
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.24
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.85
• P/E Growth: 10.99
• Net Income: $875.11 million
• Net Margins: 7.31%
• Pretax Margin: 9.61%
• Return on Equity: 10.98%
• Return on Assets: 4.50%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.55
• Current Ratio: 0.88
• Quick Ratio: 0.86

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $13.15 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.67
• Cash Flow: $2.40 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.33
• Book Value: $21.02 per share
• Price / Book: 1.06

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 393,870,000
• Free Float: 389,929,000
• Market Cap: $8.81 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.64