Trailing Dividend / Share
$2118.12
SK Telecom Co.,Ltd (SKM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.9%
Payout Ratio
65.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
SKM Dividend Income Check
Safety
65.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.4% and trend is rising.
SKM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.9%
Trailing DPS$2118.12
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout65.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout26.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-8.6%
5Y CAGR1.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return72.3%
5Y Total Return102.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)81.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,27010Y ago$33,95920Y ago$27,954
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SKM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (30 years of payments)
SKM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
SK Telecom Co.,Ltd distributes 65.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 26.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SKM has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -8.6% and 5-year CAGR of 1.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SKM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.9% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 102.7%, with dividends contributing 81.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,959 today.
SKM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$26.48
Avg/Payment$1.3238
Latest Change+0.1%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025Latest | $0.3335 | ↑ +0.1% | 4.98% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3332 | ↓ -17.8% | 5.19% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.4051 | ↑ +23.8% | 4.89% | May 2, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.3273 | ↓ -3.4% | 5.99% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.3387 | ↑ +0.7% | 6.91% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.3363 | ↓ -20.5% | 6.71% | May 21, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.4227 | ↑ +21.4% | 6.85% | May 2, 2024 |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.3482 | ↓ -0.3% | 6.48% | Nov 21, 2023 |
SKM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.9%
#4 of 8
Safety
Watch
65.9% payout
Streak
1Y
1.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKMSK Telecom Co.,Ltd | $14.2B | 3.9% | 65.9% | 1 | Watch |
 KTKT Corporation | $10.2B | 3.8% | 33.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 VIVTelefônica Brasil S.… | $25.5B | 2.0% | 45.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  PHIPLDT Inc. | $4.4B | 7.8% | 68.6% | 1 | Watch |
3rd  TAT&T Inc. | $178.4B | 4.5% | 37.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  VZVerizon Communicatio… | $200.1B | 5.7% | 66.9% | 11 | Watch |
 TMUST-Mobile US, Inc. | $209.0B | 1.9% | 37.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
 LUMNLumen Technologies, … | $10.1B | 0.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
SKM Annual Dividend History (1996–2025)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.07 | 6.9% | 3 | — | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | -31.7% | 3 | $3199.58 | 0.0% | 3192.37x | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $1.47 | 4.7% | 4 | $2750.00 | 0.1% | 1873.18x | 6.1% |
| 2022 | $1.40 | -92.9% | 4 | $2286.67 | 0.1% | 1630.11x | 5.8% |
| 2021 | $19.73 | 1899.4% | 3 | $3179.29 | 0.6% | 161.10x | 81.9% |
| 2020 | $0.99 | 13.4% | 2 | $1691.19 | 0.1% | 1713.46x | 4.1% |
| 2019 | $0.87 | -10.4% | 2 | $2218.52 | 0.0% | 2549.26x | 3.6% |
| 2018 | $0.97 | -50.8% | 2 | $8061.11 | 0.0% | 8297.75x | 4.0% |
| 2017 | $1.97 | 101.5% | 2 | $6692.22 | 0.0% | 3392.22x | 8.2% |
| 2016 | $0.98 | 1.5% | 2 | $4298.55 | 0.0% | 4391.34x | 4.1% |
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Start ComparisonSKM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SKM stock.
How much dividend does SKM pay per share?
SK Telecom Co.,Ltd (SKM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2118.12 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SKM's next ex-dividend date?
SKM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SKM typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SKM's dividend safe?
SKM's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +65.9% and FCF payout ratio of +26.9%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has SKM increased its dividend?
SKM has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.7%.
How often does SKM pay dividends?
SK Telecom Co.,Ltd pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2118.12 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1996 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in SKM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SKM five years ago would be worth approximately $20,270 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SKM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SKM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.