NYSE:KT KT (KT) Stock Price, News & Analysis $20.25 -0.18 (-0.89%) Closing price 08/29/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$20.22 -0.03 (-0.14%) As of 08/29/2025 07:52 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About KT Stock (NYSE:KT) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get KT alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$20.13▼$20.3150-Day Range$19.77▼$21.3752-Week Range$14.53▼$21.61Volume997,924 shsAverage Volume1.50 million shsMarket Capitalization$10.44 billionP/E Ratio22.01Dividend Yield3.51%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingStrong Buy Company Overview KT Corporation, listed on the New York Stock Exchange as an American depositary receipt under the symbol KT, is a major telecommunications and information technology provider headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. The company’s services span traditional fixed-line voice communication, high-speed broadband internet access and mobile cellular networks. Leveraging an extensive fiber-optic and wireless infrastructure, KT delivers voice, data and multimedia solutions to both consumer and enterprise customers. KT has been at the forefront of technological innovation in its home market, launching South Korea’s first commercial 5G network and expanding its offerings to include Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, cloud computing services and cybersecurity solutions. Its media division operates one of the country’s largest IPTV platforms, providing on-demand video, digital content and interactive entertainment. For business clients, KT delivers integrated ICT services encompassing data center operations, network management and system integration across industries such as finance, manufacturing and public administration. Originally founded in 1981 as a state-owned telecom operator and privatized in the early 2000s, KT has pursued a strategy of diversification and global collaboration. The company partners with international technology firms to support equipment development, network interoperability and service innovation. While its core market remains South Korea, KT continues to explore overseas opportunities through technology exports and strategic ventures aimed at extending its global footprint.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More KT Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks88th Percentile Overall ScoreKT MarketRank™: KT scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 90th out of 658 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 OpinionN/AAnalyst RatingN/A Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for KT.Read more about KT's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation5.0 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth271.23% Earnings GrowthEarnings for KT are expected to grow by 271.23% in the coming year, from $0.73 to $2.71 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of KT is 22.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 270.81.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of KT is 22.01, 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 418.44.Price to Earnings Growth RatioKT has a PEG Ratio of 0.14. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKT has a P/B Ratio of 0.83. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about KT's valuation and earnings. Short Interest5.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted0.53% of the float of KT has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKT has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in KT has recently decreased by 14.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend YieldKT pays a meaningful dividend of 3.50%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthKT does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of KT is 77.17%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, KT will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.20% next year. This indicates that KT will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about KT's dividend. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted0.53% of the float of KT has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKT has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in KT has recently decreased by 14.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. News and Social Media2.4 / 5News Sentiment0.37 News SentimentKT has a news sentiment score of 0.37. 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 0.96 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for KT this week, compared to 15 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for KT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added KT to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.0 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, KT insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.00% of the stock of KT is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 18.86% of the stock of KT is held by institutions.Read more about KT's insider trading history. 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Will director Lee K...August 27, 2025 | msn.comRams Trading KT Leveston To Browns For 2028 Seventh Round Draft PickAugust 26, 2025 | msn.comTrump’s national nightmare is herePorter Stansberry and Jeff Brown say a new U.S. national emergency is already underway — and it could trigger the biggest forced rotation of capital since World War II. They reveal why Trump is mobilizing America’s tech giants… and name the two stocks most likely to soar as trillions shift behind the scenes. | Porter & Company (Ad)TRADE: Rams send backup lineman to BrownsAugust 26, 2025 | msn.comRams are trading backup lineman to Browns for 2028 7th-round pickAugust 26, 2025 | msn.comBrowns acquire offensive tackle KT Leveston Jr. from Rams for 2028 7th-round draft pickAugust 26, 2025 | usatoday.comBrowns trade future 7th round pick for Rams OT KT LevestonAugust 26, 2025 | msn.comRams trade guard KT Leveston to Browns for 2028 seventh-round pickAugust 26, 2025 | msn.comSee More Headlines KT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have KT shares performed this year? KT's stock was trading at $15.52 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KT stock has increased by 30.5% and is now trading at $20.2490. How were KT's earnings last quarter? KT Corporation (NYSE:KT) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June, 17th. The technology company reported $0.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The technology company had revenue of $4.71 billion for the quarter. KT had a net margin of 2.37% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.47%. Who are KT's major shareholders? KT's top institutional shareholders include Lazard Asset Management LLC (0.63%), Ethic Inc. (0.03%), Lingohr Asset Management GmbH (0.02%) and Dorsey Wright & Associates (0.02%). How do I buy shares of KT? Shares of KT 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 KT own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that KT investors own include Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Deckers Outdoor (DECK), GE Aerospace (GE), Eli Lilly and Company (LLY), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Company Calendar Last Earnings6/17/2025Record date for 8/21 Dividend7/30/2025Ex-Dividend for 8/21 Dividend7/30/2025Dividend Payable8/21/2025Today8/30/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)9/01/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorComputer and Technology Industry Wireless Non - US Sub-IndustryCommunication Current SymbolNYSE:KT CIK892450 Webwww.kt.com Phone(231) 727-0114Fax82-3-1727-0949Employees16,927Year Founded1981Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$0.92 Trailing P/E Ratio22.01 Forward P/E Ratio27.74 P/E Growth0.14Net Income$321.90 million Net Margins2.37% Pretax Margin2.49% Return on Equity3.47% Return on Assets1.52% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.41 Current Ratio1.10 Quick Ratio1.04 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$19.37 billion Price / Sales0.54 Cash Flow$6.33 per share Price / Cash Flow3.20 Book Value$24.39 per share Price / Book0.83Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares515,720,000Free Float510,565,000Market Cap$10.44 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.69 Social Links The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? 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