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Telecommunications Equipment
Quarterly ResultMay 29, 2026, 06:12 AM

KT Corp Q1 Consolidated Operating Profit Down 29.9% to 482.7B

AI Summary

KT Corp reported a decline in its consolidated financial performance for the first quarter of 2026. Operating revenue decreased by 1.0%, while operating profit saw a significant 29.9% drop compared to the same period last year. Profit attributable to owners also fell by 34.8%, with basic earnings per share decreasing by 33.5%.

Key Highlights

  • Consolidated operating revenue decreased 1.0% to 6,778,448 million for Q1 2026.
  • Consolidated operating profit fell 29.9% to 482,701 million in Q1 2026.
  • Consolidated profit attributable to owners declined 34.8% to 352,247 million.
  • Consolidated basic earnings per share decreased 33.5% to 1,460.
  • Cash flows from operating activities increased 3.2% to 650,144 million.
  • Total assets grew 1.3% to 43,509,992 million as of March 31, 2026.
  • Total equity increased 2.8% to 19,993,556 million as of March 31, 2026.