SK Telecom reported consolidated operating revenue of ₩4.50 trillion for the third quarter of 2026, slightly exceeding the analyst consensus of ₩4.46 trillion. Profitability saw a massive rebound as operating income surged to ₩552.3 billion, a sharp recovery from the prior year's quarter which was heavily impacted by costs related to cybersecurity incidents.
Key Highlights
- Consolidated operating revenue grew 13.05% year-over-year to ₩4.50 trillion, driven by stable mobile performance.
- Operating income jumped to ₩552.3 billion from just ₩48.4 billion in the year-ago period, representing a significant margin recovery.
- Net profit attributable to controlling interests reached ₩413.3 billion, reversing a loss of ₩158.2 billion in the third quarter of 2025.