SKM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield

SKM has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 0.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.85%
Payout Ratio 59.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -20.72%
Consistency Lifetime 81.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.57%
Payout FCF 50.0%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 1.00%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
AD 4,445 M 64.25% 151.83%
TIGO 14,092 M 10.16% 22.10%
TIMB 10,591 M 6.02% 13.38%
VOD 35,092 M 4.72% 5.93%
TKC 5,171 M 4.19% 6.21%
Top 3 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
TMUS 206,593 M 137.29% 26.1%
TIMB 10,591 M 45.77% 79.5%
AMX 79,164 M 8.94% 82.9%
SKM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH 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%
2021-12-31 2021-12-31 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.74 -96.2% 2.76%
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

What is the Dividend Yield of SKM?

As of May 2026, SKM's dividend yield is 2.85%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.60 USD by the current share price of 37.76.

Does SKM pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, SKM paid a dividend of 0.60 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 semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, SKM has issued 2 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 payments are between 0.12 (-54.9%) and 0.72 (+170.7%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.31%.

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 -20.7% 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 2.57%. If you bought SKM's shares at 23.32 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.57% 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 2.85% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SKM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SKM is 59.2%. 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 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SKM Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in SKM's Outstanding Shares?

SK Telecom's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.04% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -53.9%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

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
1998 418,661,300 0%
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 383,367,600 -1.47%
2026 376,214,400 -1.87%

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: 2026-05-20 02:37 UTC