SK Telecom posts mixed Q1 2026 preliminary results
SK Telecom released preliminary results for the first quarter of 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SK Telecom released preliminary results for the first quarter of 2026. On a consolidated basis, operating revenue was 43,923 (unit in 100 millions of Won), up 1.47% from the fourth quarter of 2025 but down 1.38% from the first quarter of 2025.
Consolidated operating income reached 5,376, surging 351.25% quarter‑on‑quarter from 1,191, yet slipping 5.25% year‑on‑year. Profit for the period was 3,164, up 226.22% versus the prior quarter but down 12.49% from a year earlier. Profit attributable to controlling interests was 3,224, rising strongly from 1,125 in the previous quarter while declining 11.53% year‑on‑year.
On a separate (parent‑only) basis, operating revenue was 31,058, up 0.71% from the previous quarter and down 1.95% from a year earlier. Separate operating income was 4,095, more than tripling quarter‑on‑quarter but falling 15.10% year‑on‑year. These figures are prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea and may change after the external audit.
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Key Figures
Consolidated Operating Revenue: 43,923 (unit in 100 millions of Won)
Consolidated Operating Income: 5,376 (unit in 100 millions of Won)
Consolidated Profit for the Period: 3,164 (unit in 100 millions of Won)
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7 metrics
Consolidated Operating Revenue
43,923 (unit in 100 millions of Won)
Q1 2026; +1.47% vs Q4 2025, -1.38% vs Q1 2025
Consolidated Operating Income
5,376 (unit in 100 millions of Won)
Q1 2026; +351.25% vs Q4 2025, -5.25% vs Q1 2025
Consolidated Profit for the Period
3,164 (unit in 100 millions of Won)
Q1 2026; +226.22% vs Q4 2025, -12.49% vs Q1 2025
Profit Attributable to Controlling Interests
3,224 (unit in 100 millions of Won)
Q1 2026; +186.44% vs Q4 2025, -11.53% vs Q1 2025
Separate Operating Revenue
31,058 (unit in 100 millions of Won)
Q1 2026; +0.71% vs Q4 2025, -1.95% vs Q1 2025
Separate Operating Income
4,095 (unit in 100 millions of Won)
Q1 2026; +213.20% vs Q4 2025, -15.10% vs Q1 2025
Separate Profit for the Period
3,327 (unit in 100 millions of Won)
Q1 2026; +214.01% vs Q4 2025, -29.90% vs Q1 2025
Key Terms
Operating Revenue, Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax, controlling interests, International Financial Reporting Standards, +1 more
5 terms
Operating Revenue financial
"Classification (unit in 100 millions of Won, %) ... Operating Revenue | | Quarterly Results"
Operating revenue is the money a company earns from its regular, ongoing business activities—such as selling products or providing services—excluding one-time items like investment gains or asset sales. Investors care because it reveals whether the core business is actually attracting customers and growing, much like a store’s daily sales show real demand, and it helps gauge the sustainability of future profits and company value.
Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax financial
"Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax | | Quarterly Results"
controlling interests financial
"Attributable To: Controlling Interests | | Quarterly Results | | | 3,224"
International Financial Reporting Standards regulatory
"prepared on a consolidated basis and separate basis in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea"
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.
preliminary results financial
"The preliminary results set forth in this report have been prepared on a consolidated basis and separate basis"
Initial, incomplete findings released early from a study, clinical trial, financial audit, or other investigation before the full data set and final analysis are complete. They matter to investors because they offer an early signal about a project’s direction—like a first draft of results—but can change as more data is collected, verified, or analyzed, so they carry higher uncertainty than final, peer-reviewed or audited outcomes.
FAQ
What were SK Telecom (SKM) consolidated operating revenues in Q1 2026?
SK Telecom reported consolidated operating revenue of 43,923 (unit in 100 millions of Won) for Q1 2026. This was a 1.47% increase from the fourth quarter of 2025 but a 1.38% decrease compared with the first quarter of 2025.
How did SK Telecom (SKM) Q1 2026 operating income perform?
Consolidated operating income for Q1 2026 was 5,376 (unit in 100 millions of Won). It rose 351.25% versus the weak fourth quarter of 2025, when it was 1,191, but declined 5.25% compared with operating income of 5,674 a year earlier.
What was SK Telecom (SKM) profit for the period in Q1 2026?
Profit for the period on a consolidated basis was 3,164 (unit in 100 millions of Won) in Q1 2026. This represented a 226.22% increase from the prior quarter’s 970, but a 12.49% decrease compared with 3,616 in the first quarter of 2025.
How much profit was attributable to SK Telecom (SKM) controlling interests?
Profit attributable to controlling interests in Q1 2026 was 3,224 (unit in 100 millions of Won). It increased strongly from 1,125 in the fourth quarter of 2025, but decreased 11.53% compared with 3,644 in the first quarter of 2025.
How did SK Telecom (SKM) perform on a separate basis in Q1 2026?
On a separate (parent‑only) basis, SK Telecom recorded operating revenue of 31,058 and operating income of 4,095 (unit in 100 millions of Won) in Q1 2026. Revenue grew 0.71% quarter‑on‑quarter, while operating income rose sharply but fell 15.10% year‑on‑year.
Are SK Telecom (SKM) Q1 2026 results final or preliminary?
The Q1 2026 figures are preliminary results prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea. They may change after the company’s external auditor completes its audit, so final audited numbers could differ from these preliminary data.
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