SK Telecom Q2 2026 profit soars year over year

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. reported preliminary Q2 2026 results.

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SK Telecom Co., Ltd. reported preliminary Q2 2026 results. On a consolidated basis, operating revenue was 43,591 (unit: 100 millions of Won), up 0.47% from Q2 2025 and slightly below Q1 2026. Consolidated operating income reached 5,660, up 67.34% year-on-year, while profit from continuing operations before income tax was 5,720, up 137.94%.

Consolidated profit for the period was 4,660, a 459.76% increase from Q2 2025, with profit attributable to controlling interests of 4,706, up 425.03%. On a separate basis, operating income was 4,277 and profit for the period 3,106, up 70.48% and 742.19% year-on-year, respectively. These figures are prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea and may change after the external audit.

Positive

• Consolidated profit for the period rose 459.76% year-on-year to 4,660 (unit: 100 millions of Won), with operating income up 67.34%, indicating much higher earnings versus Q2 2025.
• Separate profit for the period increased 742.19% year-on-year to 3,106 (unit: 100 millions of Won), alongside a 70.48% rise in separate operating income to 4,277 in Q2 2026.

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Consolidated operating revenue: 43,591 (unit: 100 millions of Won) Consolidated operating income: 5,660 (unit: 100 millions of Won) Consolidated profit for the period: 4,660 (unit: 100 millions of Won) +3 more

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Consolidated operating revenue 43,591 (unit: 100 millions of Won) Q2 2026 consolidated quarterly operating revenue, up 0.47% year-on-year

Consolidated operating income 5,660 (unit: 100 millions of Won) Q2 2026 consolidated operating income, 67.34% higher than Q2 2025

Consolidated profit for the period 4,660 (unit: 100 millions of Won) Q2 2026 consolidated profit for the period, up 459.76% year-on-year

Profit attributable to controlling interests 4,706 (unit: 100 millions of Won) Q2 2026 consolidated profit attributable to controlling interests, up 425.03% vs Q2 2025

Separate operating income 4,277 (unit: 100 millions of Won) Q2 2026 separate operating income, 70.48% higher than Q2 2025

Separate profit for the period 3,106 (unit: 100 millions of Won) Q2 2026 separate profit for the period, up 742.19% year-on-year

Key Terms

International Financial Reporting Standards, consolidated basis, separate basis, Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax

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International Financial Reporting Standards financial

"prepared on a consolidated basis and separate basis in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards"

International Financial Reporting Standards are a common set of accounting rules used by companies in many countries to prepare and present their financial statements. They matter to investors because they make results easier to compare across borders — like using the same measuring tape — so investors can assess profitability, cash flow and risk more reliably and spot differences that come from business performance rather than differing accounting methods.

consolidated basis financial

"preliminary results set forth in this report have been prepared on a consolidated basis and separate basis"

separate basis financial

"prepared on a consolidated basis and separate basis in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards"

Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax financial

"Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax | | Quarterly Results"

FAQ

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What was SK Telecom (SKM) consolidated operating revenue in Q2 2026?

SK Telecom reported consolidated operating revenue of 43,591 (unit: 100 millions of Won) in Q2 2026. This was a 0.47% increase compared with Q2 2025 and slightly lower than the Q1 2026 level of 43,923.

How did SK Telecom (SKM) consolidated operating income change year-on-year in Q2 2026?

Consolidated operating income in Q2 2026 was 5,660 (unit: 100 millions of Won), up 67.34% from Q2 2025. It also increased from 5,376 in Q1 2026, reflecting higher profitability on a quarterly and yearly basis.

What was SK Telecom (SKM) consolidated profit for the period in Q2 2026?

Consolidated profit for the period in Q2 2026 was 4,660 (unit: 100 millions of Won). This represented a 459.76% year-on-year increase compared with 832 in Q2 2025, and it was above the Q1 2026 profit of 3,164.

How did SK Telecom (SKM) separate profit for the period compare with Q2 2025?

On a separate basis, SK Telecom’s profit for the period was 3,106 (unit: 100 millions of Won) in Q2 2026. This marked a 742.19% year-on-year increase from 369 in Q2 2025, despite being slightly below the Q1 2026 figure of 3,327.

Are SK Telecom (SKM) Q2 2026 financial figures final or preliminary?

The Q2 2026 figures are preliminary and prepared on consolidated and separate bases under International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea. They may change after the external auditor completes its review and final audit procedures.

When and how did SK Telecom (SKM) present its Q2 2026 results?

The company provided these preliminary Q2 2026 results to analysts and investors on August 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Seoul time. The disclosure occurred during the 2026 2Q Earnings Results Conference Call organized by the IR team.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

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

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026

Commission File Number: 333-04906

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

65, Euljiro, Jung-gu

Seoul 04539, Korea

(Address of principal executive office)

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 ☐

Preliminary Results of Operations

• The preliminary results shown below may differ from the final results.

1. Basis: Consolidated

Classification (unit : in 100 millions of Won, %)				Current Period (Second quarter(1) of 2026)				Previous Period (First quarter(2) of 2026)				Changes (%)				Year to Year Comparison (Second quarter(1) of 2025)				Changes (%)
Operating Revenue		Quarterly Results			43,591				43,923				(0.76	)			43,388				0.47
		Year-to-date (“YTD”)(3) Results			87,514				N.A	*			N.A	*			87,925				(0.47	)
Operating Income		Quarterly Results			5,660				5,376				5.29				3,383				67.34
		YTD(3) Results			11,036				N.A	*			N.A	*			9,056				21.86
Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax		Quarterly Results			5,720				4,656				22.86				2,404				137.94
		YTD(3) Results			10,376				N.A	*			N.A	*			7,483				38.66
Profit (Loss) for the Period		Quarterly Results			4,660				3,164				47.27				832				459.76
		YTD(3) Results			7,824				N.A	*			N.A	*			4,448				75.89
Attributable To: Controlling Interests		Quarterly Results			4,706				3,224				45.98				896				425.03
		YTD(3) Results			7,930				N.A	*			N.A	*			4,541				74.65

(1) Refers to the three-month period from April 1 to June 30 of a given year.

(2) Refers to the three-month period from January 1 to March 31 of a given year.

(3) Refers to the three-month period from January 1 to June 30 of a given year.

* Means “not applicable.”

2. Basis: Separate

Classification (unit : in 100 millions of Won, %)				Current Period (Second quarter(1) of 2026)				Previous Period (First quarter(2) of 2026)				Changes (%)				Year to Year Comparison (Second quarter(1) of 2025)				Changes (%)
Operating Revenue		Quarterly Results			31,170				31,058				0.36				31,351				(0.58	)
		YTD(3) Results			62,228				N.A	*			N.A	*			63,026				(1.27	)
Operating Income (Loss)		Quarterly Results			4,277				4,095				4.45				2,509				70.48
		YTD(3) Results			8,373				N.A	*			N.A	*			7,333				14.18
Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax		Quarterly Results			4,019				4,339				(7.37	)			1,950				106.09
		YTD(3) Results			8,359				N.A	*			N.A	*			7,960				5.00
Profit (Loss) for the Period		Quarterly Results			3,106				3,327				(6.63	)			369				742.19
		YTD(3) Results			6,433				N.A	*			N.A	*			5,115				25.78

(1) Refers to the three-month period from April 1 to June 30 of a given year.

(2) Refers to the three-month period from January 1 to March 31 of a given year.

(3) Refers to the three-month period from January 1 to June 30 of a given year.

* Means “not applicable.”

3. Source of Data		Data Provider		IR, SK Telecom
		Provided for		Analysts and Investors
		Date of Provision		August 5, 2026 / 4:00 p.m. (Seoul time)
		Location		2026 2Q Earnings Results Conference Call
		Organizing Team		IR, SK Telecom (+82-2-6100-2114)
4. Other Important Matters Relating to an Investment Decision		• The preliminary results set forth in this report have been prepared on a consolidated basis and separate basis in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea and may be subject to change based on the results of the audit by the Company’s external auditor. • For further relevant materials, please refer to the Company’s IR website at: https://www.sktelecom.com/en/investor/lib/announce.do

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.

SK TELECOM CO., LTD.

(Registrant)

By: /s/ Taehee Kim

(Signature)

Name: Taehee Kim

Title: Vice President

Date: August 5, 2026