SKM Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

SKM has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.70%
Payout Ratio 93.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -53.03%
Consistency Lifetime 81.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.05%
Payout FCF 86.6%
Streak Years 30
Dividend Rating 18.19%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 14.4%
Total Return 5y: 17.5%

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 42.9% 141%
TIGO 9,362 M 14.5% 14.8%
TIMB 10,176 M 10.5% 20.1%
SPOK 271 M 8.12% 16.2%
PHI 4,886 M 7.61% 8.0%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TMUS 209,688 M 137% 26.1%
TIMB 10,176 M 45.8% 79.5%
SPOK 271 M 25.8% 87.9%
AMX 61,606 M 8.95% 78.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Wireless Telecommunication Services

TIMB
TIM Participacoes
 10.46% Yield
AMX
America Movil SAB de CV
 2.79% Yield

SKM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

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% N/A
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 Internet-of-Things services through its Cellular Services segment, while also offering fixed-line telephone, broadband, IPTV, and enterprise communications via its Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services segment. A third “Other Businesses” segment bundles e-commerce (T-commerce), portal (Nate), and ancillary services such as call-center operations, base-station maintenance, and non-memory IC manufacturing.

What is the Dividend Yield of SKM?

As of January 2026, SKM`s dividend yield is 4.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 23.35.

Does SKM pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, 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 2026?

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 -53.03% per year.
Negative growth: SKM's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of SKM?

SKM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.05%. If you bought SKM's shares at 19.87 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.05% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SKM?

SKM Payout Consistency is 81.4%. 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 4.70% 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 18.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SKM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SKM's Outstanding Shares?

SK Telecom's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.15% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has SKM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 30, 2021 with a ratio of 607:1000.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 398,000,000
2012 381,000,000 -4.27%
2013 386,000,000 +1.31%
2014 391,000,000 +1.3%
2015 391,000,000
2016 386,000,000 -1.28%
2017 386,000,000
2018 386,000,000
2019 394,000,000 +2.07%
2020 398,000,000 +1.02%
2021 599,000,000 +50.5%
2022 392,000,000 -34.56%
2023 391,000,000 -0.26%
2024 383,000,000 -2.05%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-16 02:40