NYSE:SKM SK Telecom (SKM) Stock Price, News & Analysis $37.75 -0.01 (-0.03%) Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$37.75 +0.00 (+0.01%) As of 05/22/2026 07:57 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 Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About SK Telecom Stock (NYSE:SKM) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get SK Telecom alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$37.65▼$38.5150-Day Range$28.04▼$39.5952-Week Range$19.66▼$40.49Volume1.78 million shsAverage Volume2.14 million shsMarket Capitalization$14.49 billionP/E Ratio62.91Dividend Yield1.38%Price TargetN/AConsensus RatingReduce Company Overview SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:SKM) is South Korea’s largest wireless carrier, offering a comprehensive range of mobile telecommunications services. The company operates 5G, 4G LTE and IoT networks, providing voice, data and messaging solutions to consumers and businesses. Beyond traditional wireless services, SK Telecom delivers fixed-line broadband, digital content platforms, cloud computing and cybersecurity offerings designed to support enterprise digital transformation and the growing demand for high-speed connectivity. Established in 1984 as Korea Mobile Telecommunications Services, SK Telecom pioneered cellular service commercialization in South Korea and has continually expanded into new technology areas. As a subsidiary of SK Group, one of Asia’s leading conglomerates, the company has diversified into media, entertainment, semiconductor materials and energy. SK Telecom launched the world’s first nationwide 5G commercial network in 2019 and developed the T world platform to integrate digital lifestyle services, underscoring its focus on research, development and next-generation innovation. Headquartered in Seoul, SK Telecom serves tens of millions of domestic subscribers and extends its reach internationally through strategic partnerships and joint ventures in markets including the United States, Southeast Asia and India. The company’s executive leadership comprises seasoned telecommunications and technology professionals who have overseen multiple network evolutions and service expansions. Collaborating with global technology vendors, SK Telecom continues to explore emerging solutions such as AI-driven smart factories, autonomous mobility and metaverse platforms to reinforce its position at the forefront of the ICT industry.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More SK Telecom Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks47th Percentile Overall ScoreSKM MarketRank™: SK Telecom scored higher than 47% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 409th out of 626 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 Opinion1.4 / 5Analyst RatingReduce Consensus RatingSK Telecom has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.57, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageSK Telecom has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about SK Telecom's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth2.17% Earnings GrowthEarnings for SK Telecom are expected to grow by 2.17% in the coming year, from $2.76 to $2.82 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SK Telecom is 62.91, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.03.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SK Telecom is 62.91, 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 79.25.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSK Telecom has a PEG Ratio of 0.23. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSK Telecom has a P/B Ratio of 1.60. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about SK Telecom's valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.16% of the float of SK Telecom has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSK Telecom has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.96, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in SK Telecom has recently increased by 29.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend YieldSK Telecom pays a meaningful dividend of 1.35%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSK Telecom does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of SK Telecom is 86.67%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, SK Telecom will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.44% next year. This indicates that SK Telecom will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about SK Telecom's dividend. News and Social Media3.1 / 5News SentimentN/A News SentimentSK Telecom has a news sentiment score of 0.92. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for SK Telecom this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for SKM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows9 people have added SK Telecom to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 125% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.0 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SK Telecom insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders1.00% of the stock of SK Telecom is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsSK Telecom has minimal institutional ownership at this time.Read more about SK Telecom's insider trading history. Receive SKM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for SK Telecom and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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SKM Stock News HeadlinesSK Telecom (NYSE:SKM) Rating Increased to Buy at Wall Street ZenMay 23 at 1:19 AM | americanbankingnews.comSK Telecom Sells Treasury Shares to Employees, Retains 0.81% Stake in Treasury StockMay 18, 2026 | tipranks.comSpaceX eyes a 1.75 trillion valuation - here's what to knowElon Musk's team has quietly filed confidential paperwork with the SEC for what Bloomberg estimates could be a $1.75 trillion IPO - larger than Saudi Aramco and any tech offering in history. CNBC calls it 'the big market event of 2026.' According to former tech executive and angel investor Jeff Brown, there's a way to claim a stake before the public filing drops, starting with as little as $500.May 25 at 1:00 AM | Brownstone Research (Ad)SK Telecom Moves to Fully Acquire SK Broadband via Cash Share ExchangeMay 17, 2026 | theglobeandmail.comSK Telecom Co.,Ltd (NYSE:SKM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 8, 2026 | insidermonkey.comSK Telecom: Operating Profit Beat Expectations With Catalysts IntactMay 8, 2026 | seekingalpha.comSK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 7, 2026 | seekingalpha.comSK Telecom Co., Ltd. 2026 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 7, 2026 | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines SKM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SKM shares performed this year? SK Telecom's stock was trading at $20.54 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, SKM stock has increased by 83.8% and is now trading at $37.7470. How were SK Telecom's earnings last quarter? SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE:SKM) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May, 8th. The Wireless communications provider reported $0.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.10. The Wireless communications provider earned $2.92 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.98 billion. SK Telecom had a net margin of 2.03% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.84%. Read the conference call transcript. Does SK Telecom have any subsidiaries? SK Telecom subsidiaries include ADT Caps, ID Quantique, Shopkick, LG HelloVision, iRiver Ltd, Hana Card, SK Broadband, and more. Who are SK Telecom's major shareholders? SK Telecom's top institutional shareholders include ABN Amro Investment Solutions (0.15%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.14%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.09%) and Calamos Advisors LLC (0.08%). 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 Earnings5/08/2026Today5/25/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/05/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (1m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 SKM's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. SKM has been in this zone for over one month. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorComputer and Technology Industry Wireless Non - US Sub-IndustryCommunication Current SymbolNYSE:SKM CIK1015650 Webwww.sktelecom.com Phone(226) 100-2114Fax82-2-6100-7830Employees22,723Year Founded1984Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$0.60 Trailing P/E Ratio62.91 Forward P/E Ratio13.68 P/E Growth0.23Net Income$285.89 million Net Margins2.03% Pretax Margin4.18% Return on Equity2.84% Return on Assets1.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.59 Current Ratio1.03 Quick Ratio1.00 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$17.10 trillion Price / Sales0.00 Cash Flow$0.75 per share Price / Cash Flow50.40 Book Value$23.63 per share Price / Book1.60Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares383,750,000Free Float379,913,000Market Cap$14.49 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.61 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? 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