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SKM Dividend History & Analysis | 4.9% Yield

SKM has a dividend yield of 4.9% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.90%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.00
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 12.03%
Overall Dividend Rating 50.45%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.58%
Payout Ratio 93.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 3
Payout Consistency 5y -48.51%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -5.9% (S&P 500: 14.4%)
Total Return 5y: 13.9% (S&P 500: 99.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Wireless Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AD 6,449 M 45.9% 106%
TIGO 8,967 M 12.0% 17.1%
SPOK 263 M 9.62% 19.8%
TIMB 11,043 M 6.53% 13.6%
SKM 7,648 M 4.90% 5.58%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TMUS 232,545 M 335% 23.5%
SPOK 263 M 25.8% 87.6%
TKC 4,950 M 37.8% 46.2%
TIMB 11,043 M 18.7% 77.6%
AMX 69,591 M 10.1% 78.0%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare SKM Dividends with its Peer-Group

SPOK
Spok Holdings
 9.62% Yield
TIMB
TIM Participacoes
 6.53% Yield
TKC
Turkcell Iletisim
 4.03% Yield
PHI
PLDT
 7.62% Yield
TMUS
T-Mobile US
 1.75% Yield

SKM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-24 Quarterly 0.266 -20.1% 1.23%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-27 Quarterly 0.333 -17.8% 1.61%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-05-02 Quarterly 0.405 23.9% 1.87%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-11-20 Quarterly 0.327 -3.5% 1.36%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-08-21 Quarterly 0.339 0.9% 1.63%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-05-21 Quarterly 0.336 -20.6% 1.51%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-05-02 Quarterly 0.423 21.6% 1.97%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-11-21 Quarterly 0.348 -0.3% 1.63%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-08-18 Quarterly 0.349 0.3% 1.78%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-05-17 Quarterly 0.348 1.5% 1.69%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-05-04 Quarterly 0.343 -1.4% 1.64%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.348 -0.9% 1.8%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-08-24 Quarterly 0.351 -2.5% 1.55%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-05-24 Quarterly 0.36 -51.4% 1.38%
2021-12-30 0.74 -96.2% 2.73%
2021-12-27 2021-12-20 2021-12-23 Other 19.258 4876.2% 66.09%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-11-26 Quarterly 0.387 59.9% 1.3%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-08-17 Semiannual 0.242 -55.4% 0.76%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-04-28 Semiannual 0.5422 476.8% 2.22%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-08-26 Semiannual 0.094 -80.9% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-04-28 Semiannual 0.4918 782.7% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-09-04 0.0557 -89.5% N/A
2018-12-30 2018-12-31 2019-05-01 Semiannual 0.5295 779.4% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-08-27 Semiannual 0.0602 -89.4% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-04-26 Semiannual 0.5687 847.2% N/A
2017-06-29 2017-06-30 2017-09-06 Semiannual 0.06 -88.7% N/A
2016-12-29 2016-12-30 2017-04-20 Semiannual 0.5328 768.5% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-06-30 2016-08-24 Semiannual 0.0614 -88.4% N/A
2015-12-30 2015-12-31 2016-04-19 Semiannual 0.5286 833.1% N/A
2015-06-29 2015-06-30 2015-08-19 Semiannual 0.0567 -89% N/A
2014-12-30 2014-12-31 2015-04-22 Semiannual 0.5161 687.8% N/A
2014-06-29 2014-06-30 2014-08-20 Semiannual 0.0655 -87.9% N/A
2013-12-30 2013-12-31 2014-04-23 Semiannual 0.5425 801.4% N/A
2013-06-27 2013-06-28 2013-08-21 Semiannual 0.0602 -88.1% N/A
2012-12-30 2012-12-31 2013-04-23 Semiannual 0.5041 745.8% N/A
2012-06-28 2012-06-29 2012-08-21 Semiannual 0.0596 -88% N/A
2011-12-29 2011-12-30 2012-04-24 Other 0.4963 687.7% N/A
2011-06-29 2011-06-30 2011-08-23 Semiannual 0.063 -87.9% N/A
2010-12-30 2010-12-31 2011-04-12 Semiannual 0.5193 799.5% N/A
2010-06-29 2010-06-30 2010-08-17 Semiannual 0.0577 28.2% N/A
2010-06-28 0.045 -91.1% N/A
2009-12-30 2009-12-31 2010-04-13 Semiannual 0.5041 32.3% N/A
2009-12-29 0.3811 607.9% N/A
2009-06-29 2009-06-30 2009-08-19 Semiannual 0.0538 28.2% N/A
2009-06-26 0.042 -90% N/A
2008-12-30 2008-12-31 2009-04-10 Annual 0.4203 -39.3% N/A
2008-12-29 0.692 943.4% N/A
2008-06-29 2008-06-30 2008-08-14 Other 0.0663 37.9% N/A
2008-06-26 0.0481 -91.7% N/A
2007-12-30 2007-12-31 2008-04-11 Annual 0.5787 0% N/A

SKM Dividend FAQ

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE: SKM) is South Korea’s largest wireless carrier, delivering voice, data, and IoT services through its Cellular Services segment, while also operating Fixed-Line Telecommunications (broadband, IPTV, and business communications) and a diversified “Other Businesses” unit that includes T-commerce, the Nate portal, and various B2B services such as call-center management and network-equipment manufacturing.

What is the Dividend Yield of SKM?

As of December 2025, SKM`s dividend yield is 4.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 20.47.

Does SKM pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, SKM paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-29 and the payout was 0.26599 USD.

How often does SKM pay dividends?

SKM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SKM has issued 3 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-29.

SKM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SKM for the next 4 payments are between 0.719 (+170.3%) and 1.659 (+523.7%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will SKM pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.26599 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for SK Telecom (SKM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SKM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for SK Telecom (SKM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SKM?

SKM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.0% per year.
Strong growth: SKM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SKM?

SKM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.58%. If you bought SKM's shares at 17.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.58% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SKM?

SKM Payout Consistency is 84.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: SK Telecom has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SKM have a good Dividend Yield?

SKM`s 4.90% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SKM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SKM is 93.2%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of SKM?

SKM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 50.45%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-11-19 02:43