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SKM Dividend History & Analysis | 4.8% Yield

SKM has a dividend yield of 4.8% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.77%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.00
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -1.12%
Overall Dividend Rating 29.11%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.00%
Payout Ratio 54.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 3
Payout Consistency 5y -74.69%

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: -3.5% (S&P 500: 17.6%)
Total Return 5y: 25.9% (S&P 500: 112.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
AD 6,449 M 46.6% 113%
TIGO 7,891 M 12.6% 22.3%
TKC 5,272 M 11.2% 16.9%
SPOK 327 M 7.74% 21.9%
TIMB 10,263 M 6.32% 16.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
TMUS 258,092 M 335% 23.5%
SPOK 327 M 25.8% 87.6%
TKC 5,272 M 37.8% 47.2%
TIMB 10,263 M 18.7% 78.8%
AMX 67,394 M 9.34% 79.0%

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

SPOK
Spok Holdings
 7.74% Yield
TIMB
TIM Participacoes
 6.32% Yield
TKC
Turkcell Iletisim
 11.23% Yield
TMUS
T-Mobile US
 2.00% Yield

SKM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 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 2920.6% 66.09%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-11-26 Quarterly 0.6376 59.9% 2.15%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-08-17 Semiannual 0.3987 -55.4% 1.25%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-04-28 Semiannual 0.8932 476.8% 3.66%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-08-26 Semiannual 0.1549 -80.9% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-04-28 Semiannual 0.8103 782.6% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-09-04 0.0918 -89.5% N/A
2018-12-30 2018-12-31 2019-05-01 Semiannual 0.8723 779.3% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-08-27 Semiannual 0.0992 -89.4% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-04-26 Semiannual 0.9369 847.2% N/A
2017-06-29 2017-06-30 2017-09-06 Semiannual 0.0989 -88.7% N/A
2016-12-29 2016-12-30 2017-04-20 Semiannual 0.8778 768.5% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-06-30 2016-08-24 Semiannual 0.1011 -88.4% N/A
2015-12-30 2015-12-31 2016-04-19 Semiannual 0.8708 833.2% N/A
2015-06-29 2015-06-30 2015-08-19 Semiannual 0.0933 -89% N/A
2014-12-30 2014-12-31 2015-04-22 Semiannual 0.8502 687.7% N/A
2014-06-29 2014-06-30 2014-08-20 Semiannual 0.1079 -87.9% N/A
2013-12-30 2013-12-31 2014-04-23 Semiannual 0.8937 801.4% N/A
2013-06-27 2013-06-28 2013-08-21 Semiannual 0.0991 -88.1% N/A
2012-12-30 2012-12-31 2013-04-23 Semiannual 0.8304 745.7% N/A
2012-06-28 2012-06-29 2012-08-21 Semiannual 0.0982 -88% N/A
2011-12-29 2011-12-30 2012-04-24 Other 0.8176 687.6% N/A
2011-06-29 2011-06-30 2011-08-23 Semiannual 0.1038 -87.9% N/A
2010-12-30 2010-12-31 2011-04-12 Semiannual 0.8555 799.6% N/A
2010-06-29 2010-06-30 2010-08-17 Semiannual 0.0951 28.2% N/A
2010-06-28 0.0742 -91.1% N/A
2009-12-30 2009-12-31 2010-04-13 Semiannual 0.8305 32.3% N/A
2009-12-29 0.6278 607.9% N/A
2009-06-29 2009-06-30 2009-08-19 Semiannual 0.0887 28.2% N/A
2009-06-26 0.0692 -90% N/A
2008-12-30 2008-12-31 2009-04-10 Annual 0.6925 -39.3% N/A
2008-12-29 1.14 943.4% N/A
2008-06-29 2008-06-30 2008-08-14 Other 0.1093 37.9% N/A
2008-06-26 0.0792 -91.7% N/A
2007-12-30 2007-12-31 2008-04-11 Annual 0.9535 0% N/A

SKM Dividend FAQ

SK Telecom Co Ltd ADR (NYSE:SKM) is a leading South Korean telecommunications company that operates through three main segments: Cellular Services, Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services, and Other Businesses. The companys Cellular Services segment is a major driver of revenue, offering wireless voice and data transmission, IoT solutions, and metaverse platform-based services. Its diverse service portfolio also includes fixed-line telephone services, broadband Internet services, and media platform services.

What is the Dividend Yield of SKM?

As of October 2025, SKM`s dividend yield is 4.77%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 21.05.

Does SKM pay a dividend?

As of October 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.

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 -1.12% 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 6.00%. If you bought SKM's shares at 16.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.00% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SKM?

SKM Payout Consistency is 84.0%. 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 4.77% 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 54.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SKM?

SKM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 29.11%. 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 (CAGR)?

SK Telecom`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.29% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has SK Telecom ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2021-11-30 with a factor of 607:1000. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.61.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 418,661,300
1999 476,278,300 +13.76%
2000 472,682,100 -0.76%
2001 467,025,600 -1.2%
2002 416,417,500 -10.84%
2003 401,800,500 -3.51%
2004 408,565,500 +1.68%
2005 405,979,900 -0.63%
2006 405,539,000 -0.11%
2007 406,292,600 +0.19%
2008 399,407,000 -1.69%
2009 400,728,800 +0.33%
2010 400,526,400 -0.05%
2011 393,589,800 -1.73%
2012 380,971,500 -3.21%
2013 387,757,000 +1.78%
2014 387,756,600 -0%
2015 389,763,200 +0.52%
2016 385,968,200 -0.97%
2017 391,585,100 +1.46%
2018 388,934,800 -0.68%
2019 350,202,600 -9.96%
2020 641,409,100 +83.15%
2021 391,647,900 -38.94%
2022 392,611,000 +0.25%
2023 394,029,800 +0.36%
2024 389,072,600 -1.26%
2025 383,936,400 -1.32%

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: 2025-10-07 02:27