SK Telecom stock rebounds as Q3 profit recovery meets AI buildout
Published on 11/10/2026 at 20:17 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRecovery Meets AI Infrastructure Expansion
- SK Telecom reported a sharp third-quarter operating recovery while telecom demand continued to improve.
- SK Hyper and SK Horizon give the company separate vehicles for AI data-center development and infrastructure operations.
- Management is extending its proprietary AI model into consumer and workplace services.
SK Telecom reported a stronger third quarter on November 4, with consolidated revenue of KRW 4.4973 trillion, operating income of KRW 552.3 billion and net income of KRW 411.8 billion. The company said revenue rose 13.1 percent from a year earlier, while operating income exceeded KRW 500 billion for the third consecutive quarter. The figures come from the SK Telecom newsroom.
AI infrastructure gains structure
SK Telecom is building its artificial-intelligence growth plan around telecom services, data centers and software. SK Hyper is responsible for AI data-center business development, while SK Horizon handles infrastructure operations and expansion. The company said SK Horizon is developing new facilities in Ulsan and Seoul with combined capacity of approximately 180 megawatts.
The group is also expanding its proprietary AI foundation model across its A. assistant and workplace AI services. Management presented the combination of telecom distribution and AI capabilities as a unified growth strategy, while customer-focused products and services supported continued progress in the core business.
Dividend policy remains steady
SK Telecom declared a third-quarter dividend of KRW 830 per share, matching the distributions announced for the first and second quarters of 2026. For investors, the results point to a recovery in the established telecom operation alongside longer-term capital requirements for AI infrastructure.
Evening quote on Lang & Schwarz
SK Telecom stock traded at 29.50 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 20:11 CET on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
SK Telecom stock at a glance
- Company: SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
- ISIN: US78440P3064
- Ticker: SKM
- Home exchange: New York Stock Exchange
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 29.50 euros on November 10, 2026 at 20:11 CET
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