KT Corporation (KT) Board approves KRW 600 quarterly cash dividend and 2026 DPS guidance

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KT Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of KRW 600 per common share, representing a dividend yield of 1.01% for this period. The total dividend payment is set at KRW 143,863,084,800 based on 239,771,808 shares eligible for the dividend.

The record date is May 27, 2026, and the expected payment date is June 11, 2026, without holding a general shareholders’ meeting. KT also reaffirmed FY2026 minimum dividend-per-share guidance of KRW 2,400, and noted ongoing treasury share buybacks may change the final eligible share count and total dividend amount.

Key Figures

Dividend per share: KRW 600 per share Dividend yield: 1.01% Total dividend payment: KRW 143,863,084,800 +5 more

8 metrics

Dividend per share KRW 600 per share Quarterly cash dividend on common stock

Dividend yield 1.01% Yield corresponding to the KRW 600 quarterly dividend

Total dividend payment KRW 143,863,084,800 Aggregate cash dividend for the quarter

Shares eligible 239,771,808 shares Number of shares eligible for this dividend payment

Minimum FY2026 DPS guidance KRW 2,400 per share Stated minimum dividend-per-share guidance for FY2026

Record date May 27, 2026 Date determining eligible shareholders for the dividend

Payment date June 11, 2026 Expected date of dividend payment

BoD resolution date May 12, 2026 Date Board of Directors approved the dividend

Key Terms

record date, dividend yield, treasury shares, minimum DPS guidance, +1 more

5 terms

record date financial

"Record date | May 27, 2026"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

dividend yield financial

"Dividend yield (%) | Common stock | 1.01"

Dividend yield is the annual cash dividend a company pays divided by its current share price, shown as a percentage. It tells investors how much income they would receive for each dollar invested—similar to the interest rate on a savings account—helping compare income potential across stocks and flagging when a payout looks unusually high or low relative to the share price.

treasury shares financial

"The Company has been buying back treasury shares under a trust agreement"

Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.

minimum DPS guidance financial

"FY2026 Minimum DPS Guidance: KRW 2,400"

Audit Committee regulatory

"The Company’s Audit Committee is composed entirely of outside directors"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

Commission File Number 1-14926

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KT Corporation

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

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90, Buljeong-ro,

Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si,

Gyeonggi-do,

Korea

(Address of principal executive offices)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☒   Form 40-F ☐

Decision for Cash Dividend Payment

1. Dividend category						Quarterly dividend
2. Dividend type						Cash dividend
3. Dividend per share (KRW)			Common stock			600
			Different classes of stocks			-
- Differential dividends						No
4. Dividend yield (%)			Common stock			1.01
			Different classes of stocks			-
5. Total dividend payment (KRW)						143,863,084,800
6. Record date						May 27, 2026
7. Expected dividend payment date						June 11, 2026
8. Whether general shareholders’ meeting will be held						No
9. Expected date of the general shareholders’ meeting						-
10. Date of resolution by the BoD						May 12, 2026
-Attendance of outside directors			Present (No.)			7
			Absent (No.)			0
11. Additional details relevant to investment consideration
–FY2026 Minimum DPS Guidance: KRW 2,400 –The total number of shares eligible for this dividend payment is 239,771,808 shares. – The Company has been buying back treasury shares under a trust agreement, and therefore, the ‘total number of shares eligible for dividend payment’ and the ‘total dividend payment’ may vary as of the record date. –The Company’s Audit Committee is composed entirely of outside directors.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

			Dated: May 12, 2026
			KT Corporation
			By:			/s/ Sun Wook Kim
			Name: Sun Wook Kim
			Title: IRO
			By:			/s/ Sanghyun Cho
			Name: Sanghyun Cho
			Title: IR Team Leader

FAQ

What quarterly cash dividend did KT (KT) declare for May 2026?

KT declared a quarterly cash dividend of KRW 600 per common share. This dividend corresponds to a stated dividend yield of 1.01% for the period and is part of the company’s ongoing shareholder return policy for FY2026.

How much will KT (KT) pay in total dividends for this quarter?

KT plans a total dividend payment of KRW 143,863,084,800. This figure is based on 239,771,808 shares currently eligible for the dividend and may change slightly due to ongoing treasury share buybacks under a trust agreement.

What are the record date and payment date for KT (KT) dividends?

The record date is May 27, 2026, determining which shareholders receive the dividend. The expected dividend payment date is June 11, 2026, when cash dividends are scheduled to be distributed to eligible common shareholders.

What is KT’s (KT) minimum dividend per share guidance for FY2026?

KT provided FY2026 minimum dividend-per-share guidance of KRW 2,400. This guidance indicates the company’s targeted annual cash return level per share, with the current quarterly dividend of KRW 600 aligning with that minimum on a full-year basis.

Will KT (KT) hold a shareholders’ meeting to approve this dividend?

KT stated that no general shareholders’ meeting will be held for this dividend. The cash dividend was resolved by the Board of Directors on May 12, 2026, with all seven outside directors present and its Audit Committee composed entirely of outside directors.