SK Telecom stock reports an EPS beat despite a revenue miss

Published on 09/29/2026 at 18:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

SK Telecom stock reached USD 35.87 above its 200-day average on September 29, 2026. Q2 EPS was USD 0.81 versus USD 0.59 consensus.

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SK Telecom (ISIN KR7017670001) stock traded as high as USD 35.87 on September 29, 2026, above its 200-day moving average of USD 35.34, as MarketBeat reported. The technical signal sits alongside a quarterly earnings beat and a revenue miss.

Stock clears its 200-day average

According to MarketBeat on September 29, 2026, SK Telecom shares reached USD 35.87 while the 200-day average stood at USD 35.34. The session also showed volume of 993,797 shares, giving the technical move a measurable trading backdrop.

The distance between the intraday high and the moving average was USD 0.53, or 1.50 percent above the average. That places the current market discussion on price structure as well as on the company's latest operating figures.

EPS beat contrasts with revenue miss

In its Q2 2026 results released on August 6, 2026, SK Telecom delivered quarterly EPS of USD 0.81 versus a consensus estimate of USD 0.59, a beat of USD 0.22, according to MarketBeat.

The revenue picture was less favorable. MarketBeat reported Q2 revenue of USD 2.81 billion against a USD 2.96 billion consensus estimate, a shortfall of USD 0.15 billion.

The contrast matters because the earnings beat came with weaker-than-expected sales. For investors, the next results will show whether profit delivery can continue while revenue growth catches up with expectations.

Market value puts the move in context

SK Telecom had a market capitalization of USD 13.6 billion on September 29, 2026. The company operates in wireless telecommunications, with mobile communications, broadband, media, cloud, data center and enterprise technology activities forming the broader business profile.

The combination of a USD 35.87 technical high, a USD 0.22 EPS beat and a USD 0.15 billion revenue shortfall gives the stock a divided signal. The price action is constructive, while the latest sales comparison keeps execution at the center of the investment case.