Zacks upgraded SK Telecom stock to Hold on October 14, 2026

Published on 10/20/2026 at 20:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue was USD 2.81 billion versus USD 2.96 billion. SK Telecom stock costs EUR 28.60 on October 20, 2026, down 0.69 percent versus Xetra close.

Analyst rating and trading facts

Zacks Research upgraded SK Telecom from strong sell to hold on October 14, 2026.
Reported revenue was USD 2.81 billion against USD 2.96 billion consensus for the latest quarter.
SK Telecom stock costs EUR 28.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 8:23 p.m. CEST, 0.69 percent below the Xetra close of October 19, 2026.
SK Telecom is scheduled to report September 2026 results on October 29, 2026.

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SK Telecom (ISIN US78440P3064) had its rating upgraded from strong sell to hold by Zacks Research on October 14, 2026, according to MarketBeat. The move gives the latest rating change a more neutral tone, while the stock remains below its recent dollar high. SK Telecom was trading at EUR 28.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 8:23 p.m. CEST, down 0.69 percent versus the Xetra close of October 19, 2026 at EUR 28.80.

Quarterly revenue missed estimates

The company reported USD 2.81 billion in revenue for its latest quarter, compared with a USD 2.96 billion consensus estimate, according to MarketBeat. The same report said earnings per share reached USD 0.81 against a USD 0.59 estimate, a USD 0.22 difference. That combination leaves the next reporting date especially relevant for judging whether revenue growth can catch up with profit performance.

Stock sits below its yearly high

On the NYSE, SKM was last quoted at USD 32.20 on October 20, 2026 at 2:28 p.m. EDT. Its 52-week range was USD 19.66 to USD 47.18, placing the quote 31.75 percent below the high and 63.78 percent above the low. The stock was up 69.77 percent in 2026 as of October 19, 2026, while reported volume on October 20, 2026 was 326,692 shares.

Valuation and the next date

SK Telecom carried a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 22.65 and a market capitalization of USD 12.4 billion on October 20, 2026. The company is scheduled to report September 2026 results on October 29, 2026, according to MetaCap. The date offers the next defined point for testing the earnings and valuation picture.

What does the rating change mean?

The upgrade to hold contrasts with the latest earnings comparison: earnings per share exceeded consensus by USD 0.22, while revenue was USD 150.0 million below the estimate. For investors, the upcoming report therefore carries two separate yardsticks, operating sales and profitability. The October 14, 2026 rating change and the October 29, 2026 reporting date frame that assessment without changing the company's reported figures.

SK Telecom market comparison

SK Telecom's USD 12.4 billion market capitalization and 22.65 price-to-earnings ratio provide the current valuation frame. The S&P 500 stood at 7,659.44 and fell 1.09 percent on October 16, 2026, offering a broad US market reference for the NYSE-listed ADR.

Euro quote after hours

After the Xetra close, SK Telecom was trading at EUR 28.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 8:23 p.m. CEST, 0.69 percent below the Xetra close of October 19, 2026 at EUR 28.80. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of SK Telecom stock.