SK Telecom Co.,Ltd (SKM) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure28 years of earnings data (1998–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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SK Telecom Co.,Ltd (SKM) Earnings Overview
As of October 3, 2026, SK Telecom Co.,Ltd (SKM) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $747.34B, reflecting -68.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1949.23 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 2.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, SKM's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -9.6%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $3.13T in fiscal 2018.
SK Telecom Co.,Ltd maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 87.3%, operating margin of 5.9%, and net margin of 2.4%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including KT ($1.28T net income, 6.1% margin), VIV ($6.60B net income, 10.3% margin), CHA ($958M net income, 9.1% margin), SKM has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare SKM vs KT →
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SKM Historical Earnings Data (1998–2025)
28 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $408.41B | -67.3% | $1.02T | $1022.75 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| 2024 | $1.25T | +14.3% | $1.69T | $3199.58 | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2023 | $1.09T | +19.9% | $1.76T | $2750.00 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| 2022 | $912.40B | -62.1% | $1.59T | $2286.67 | 5.3% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | $2.41T | +60.0% | $1.43T | $3179.29 | 14.4% | 8.6% |
| 2020 | $1.50T | +69.3% | $1.04T | $1691.19 | 9.4% | 6.4% |
| 2019 | $888.70B | -71.6% | $987.05B | $2218.52 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 2018 | $3.13T | +20.3% | $833.85B | $8061.11 | 18.5% | 4.9% |
| 2017 | $2.60T | +55.1% | $1.22T | $6692.22 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| 2016 | $1.68T | +10.4% | $1.30T | $4298.55 | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 2015 | $1.52T | -15.7% | $1.50T | $3839.55 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| 2014 | $1.80T | +9.9% | $1.61T | $4601.68 | 10.5% | 9.4% |
| 2013 | $1.64T | +42.3% | $1.58T | $4246.23 | 9.9% | 9.5% |
| 2012 | $1.15T | -28.6% | $1.74T | $2952.84 | 7.1% | 10.8% |
| 2011 | $1.61T | -12.4% | $2.16T | $4447.48 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 2010 | $1.84T | +47.7% | $2.34T | $3532.94 | 11.9% | 15.1% |
| 2009 | $1.25T | +2.6% | $1.88T | $3257.85 | 8.6% | 13.0% |
| 2008 | $1.22T | -26.3% | $1.75T | $3222.86 | 8.7% | 12.5% |
| 2007 | $1.65T | +19.1% | $2.10T | $4093.29 | 13.9% | 17.7% |
| 2006 | $1.38T | -25.3% | $2.50T | $3406.69 | 13.2% | 23.8% |
| 2005 | $1.85T | +28.6% | $2.64T | $4527.76 | 17.5% | 24.9% |
| 2004 | $1.44T | -30.1% | $2.36T | $3550.65 | 14.1% | 23.1% |
| 2003 | $2.06T | +38.6% | $3.26T | $5025.87 | 19.1% | 30.2% |
| 2002 | $1.49T | +29.7% | $2.80T | $3228.86 | 16.0% | 30.0% |
| 2001 | $1.15T | +18.2% | $2.33T | $2423.53 | 13.7% | 27.8% |
| 2000 | $970.13B | +244.9% | $1.49T | $2037.79 | 13.1% | 20.1% |
| 1999 | $281.31B | +87.0% | $306.29B | $701.39 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| 1998 | $150.41B | - | $467.45B | $413.71 | 4.3% | 13.5% |
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SKM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SKM stock.
What is SKM earnings per share (EPS)?
SKM trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1949.23, reflecting -68.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -9.6%. Complete EPS history from 1998 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is SK Telecom Co.,Ltd's net income?
SK Telecom Co.,Ltd (SKM) trailing twelve-month net income is $747.3B as of 2025. Earnings declined -68.0% year-over-year. SK Telecom Co.,Ltd has been profitable for 28 consecutive years.
Is SKM profitable?
Yes, SKM is profitable with a TTM net income of $747.3B and a net profit margin of +2.4%. SK Telecom Co.,Ltd has generated profits for 28 consecutive years.
What is SKM's earnings growth rate?
SKM compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -68.0%, 3-Year: -23.5%, 5-Year: -9.6%, 10-Year: -12.4%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1998 to 2025.
What are SKM's profit margins?
SK Telecom Co.,Ltd net profit margin is +2.4%, operating margin is +5.9%, and gross margin is +87.3%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +3.3%.
Is SKM growing earnings?
SKM earnings are declining — EPS fell -68.0% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $747.3B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -9.6%.
What was SKM's best earnings year?
SK Telecom Co.,Ltd's highest annual net income on record is $3.1T, achieved in fiscal year 2018. Earnings history on this page spans 1998 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were SKM's earnings last quarter?
SKM's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $470.6B with diluted EPS of $1213.89. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.