KT&G will expand dividend schemes based on share repurchase, continuing growing dividend trend in line with profit
KT&G (OTC:KTCIY) announced an increase in its interim dividend to 1,400 KRW per share, up 200 KRW from the previous year. The company reported strong first-half results with revenue exceeding 3 trillion KRW, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth. The global cigarette segment achieved five consecutive quarters of triple growth, with revenue up 30.6%, sales volume up 9.1%, and adjusted operating profit up 51.1%.
The company plans to cancel 20% of issued shares between 2024-2027 as part of its shareholder return policy. KT&G has maintained or increased dividends for 26 consecutive years since its 1999 listing, with recent annual dividends growing from 5,000 KRW (2022) to 5,400 KRW (2024).
KT&G (OTC:KTCIY) ha annunciato un aumento del dividendo straordinario a 1.400 KRW per azione, cioè 200 KRW in più rispetto all’anno precedente. La società ha registrato risultati solidi nella prima metà dell’anno con ricavi superiori a 3 trilioni di KRW, segnando il terzo trimestre consecutivo di crescita. Il segmento globale delle sigarette ha ottenuto cinque trimestri consecutivi di crescita a tre cifre, con ricavi in aumento del 30,6%, volumi di vendita in crescita del 9,1% e utile operativo rettificato in aumento del 51,1%.
La società intende annullare il 20% delle azioni emesse nel periodo 2024-2027 nell’ambito della politica di remunerazione degli azionisti. KT&G ha mantenuto o aumentato i dividendi per 26 anni consecutivi dalla quotazione del 1999; i dividendi annui recenti sono cresciuti da 5.000 KRW (2022) a 5.400 KRW (2024).
KT&G (OTC:KTCIY) anunció un aumento en su dividendo interino a 1.400 KRW por acción, 200 KRW más que el año anterior. La compañía reportó resultados sólidos en la primera mitad del año con ingresos por encima de 3 billones de KRW, marcando el tercer trimestre consecutivo de crecimiento. El segmento global de cigarrillos logró cinco trimestres consecutivos de crecimiento de tres dígitos, con ingresos al alza 30,6%, volumen de ventas +9,1% y beneficio operativo ajustado +51,1%.
La empresa planea cancelar el 20% de las acciones emitidas entre 2024 y 2027 como parte de su política de retorno al accionista. KT&G ha mantenido o aumentado dividendos durante 26 años consecutivos desde su salida a bolsa en 1999; los dividendos anuales recientes han subido de 5.000 KRW (2022) a 5.400 KRW (2024).
KT&G (OTC:KTCIY)는 중간배당을 주당 1,400원으로 상향 발표했으며, 이는 전년 대비 200원 증가한 수치입니다. 회사는 상반기 실적이 견조해 매출이 3조 원을 넘기며 3분기 연속 성장세를 기록했다고 밝혔습니다. 글로벌 담배 부문은 5분기 연속 세 자릿수 성장세를 보였고, 매출은 30.6%, 판매량은 9.1%, 조정영업이익은 51.1% 증가했습니다.
회사는 주주환원 정책의 일환으로 2024년부터 2027년까지 발행주식의 20%를 소각할 계획입니다. KT&G는 1999년 상장 이후 26년 연속 배당을 유지하거나 확대해 왔으며, 최근 연간 배당은 5,000원(2022)에서 5,400원(2024)으로 증가했습니다.
KT&G (OTC:KTCIY) a annoncé une hausse de son dividende intermédiaire à 1 400 KRW par action, soit 200 KRW de plus que l’année précédente. Le groupe a affiché de solides résultats semestriels avec un chiffre d’affaires supérieur à 3 000 milliards de KRW, marquant le troisième trimestre consécutif de croissance. Le segment mondial des cigarettes a enregistré cinq trimestres consécutifs de croissance à trois chiffres : chiffre d’affaires en hausse de 30,6%, volumes de vente +9,1% et résultat d’exploitation ajusté +51,1%.
Dans le cadre de sa politique de retour aux actionnaires, la société prévoit de procéder à l’annulation de 20% des actions émises entre 2024 et 2027. KT&G maintient ou augmente ses dividendes depuis 26 années consécutives depuis son introduction en bourse en 1999 ; les dividendes annuels récents sont passés de 5 000 KRW (2022) à 5 400 KRW (2024).
KT&G (OTC:KTCIY) kündigte eine Erhöhung der Zwischen-Dividende auf 1.400 KRW je Aktie an, 200 KRW mehr als im Vorjahr. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete starke Halbjahreszahlen mit einem Umsatz von über 3 Billionen KRW und damit das dritte Quartal in Folge mit Wachstum. Das globale Zigarettensegment erzielte fünf Quartale in Folge mit dreistelligem Wachstum: Umsatz +30,6%, Absatzvolumen +9,1% und bereinigtes Betriebsergebnis +51,1%.
Im Rahmen seiner Aktionärsrückvergütung plant das Unternehmen, 20% der ausgegebenen Aktien zwischen 2024 und 2027 einzuziehen. KT&G hat seit dem Börsengang 1999 26 Jahre in Folge Dividenden beibehalten oder erhöht; die aktuellen Jahresdividenden stiegen von 5.000 KRW (2022) auf 5.400 KRW (2024).
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- Interim dividend raised by 200 KRW to 1,400 KRW—more resources for dividend based on higher profit and fewer outstanding shares
- Major company that has maintained or increased dividend payout annually since listing, highly regarded for strong shareholder return programs
Particularly, the global cigarette segment achieved five consecutive quarters of "triple growth" in revenue, operating profit, and sales volume. Revenue, sales volume, and adjusted operating profit each grew
Furthermore, KT&G resolved to raise the interim dividend by
Since its initial listing in 1999, KT&G has continued dividend payout for 26 consecutive years, either maintaining or increasing the amount every year. The recent three year's dividend per share trend is also a continuously growing one, with
KT&G has yet again announced a raise in the interim dividend through the Q2 earnings report session, stating that it will continue to reflect the growth trend in its dividend policy.
During the Q2 earnings report session held on the 7th, KT&G CFO Sang-Hak Lee stated that "the board resolved to raise the interim dividend by
Between 2024 to 2027, KT&G is implementing bold shareholder return policies to cancel
KT&G also announced its Double-Digit annual operating growth target during the earnings report session. Considering the decrease in dividend yield due to growing stock prices, the possibility of increased annual dividend per share is getting higher.
The finance sector also foresees a sharp rise in dividends regarding KT&G's growing dividend trends.
Through the report "Robust 2Q25; Higher dividend upside", Morgan Stanley analyst Kelly Kim projected that "as the management is taking dividend yield and rising earnings into consideration, we think there could be even further upside to our DPS assumption (W5,800)." (EoD)
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