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SK Telecom (SKM) Dividend

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. · Communication Services · Telecom Services · quarterly payer

$29.70

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As of Nov 5, 2026, SK Telecom (SKM) pays a quarterly dividend, or $0.64 a year, a 2.03% yield at its $29.70 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in May, June, August and November. It has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

2.03%

Annual Dividend

$0.64

Payout Ratio

48%

5-Yr Growth

19.0%

Ex-Date

Aug 31, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SKM's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) has a forward dividend yield of 2.03%, based on an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and a share price of $29.70.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SKM's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (58 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • SKM last cut its regular dividend in 2024.
  • SKM's most recent ex-dividend date was May 30, 2025, for a dividend of $0.33 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SKM pays out 48% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • SKM's dividend has grown at an average rate of 19.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SKM's 2.03% yield is 85% below its five-year average yield of 13.54%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SKM is $23.04 per share, 22% below the $29.70 share price, so SKM screens as overvalued.
  • SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "SKM Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SKM

Is SKM a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.03% ($0.64/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (48%)
  • Strong 19.0% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2024
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.03%
Payout Ratio
48%
Annual Dividend
$0.64
5-Yr Avg Growth
19.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 31, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.66
Market Cap
$11.4B
P/E Ratio
22.7
5-Yr Total Return
-34%
52-Week Range
$19.66 – $47.18
Dividend Safety
C · 58/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2024)

SKM dividend changes

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) pays a variable dividend: across the 31 payments on record since 1996, 12 were higher than the one before and 5 lower. The latest change was up 1.8% to $0.333 per share, going ex-dividend on May 30, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 30, 2025Higher$0.327 → $0.333+1.8%
Sep 30, 2024Lower$0.339 → $0.327−3.5%
Jun 28, 2024Higher$0.336 → $0.339+0.9%
Mar 27, 2024Lower$0.423 → $0.336−20.6%
Dec 28, 2023Higher$0.348 → $0.423+21.6%
Jun 29, 2023Higher$0.348 → $0.349+0.3%
Mar 30, 2023Higher$0.343 → $0.348+1.5%
Dec 29, 2022Lower$0.348 → $0.343−1.4%
Jun 29, 2022Lower$0.360 → $0.351−2.5%
Mar 30, 2022Lower$0.638 → $0.360−43.5%
Sep 29, 2021Higher$0.399 → $0.638+59.9%
Jun 29, 2021Higher$0.155 → $0.399+157.4%
Every SKM payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
SKM ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 31, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SKM dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →SKM dividend calculator100 shares pay $64.00 a year, $16.00 each quarterCalculate →SKM total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SKM a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.03% ($0.64/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is SKM undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SKM's fair value is about $23.04 versus a $29.70 share price — so it looks overvalued (-22% vs. fair value).

Is SKM's dividend safe?

SKM has a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2024, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is SKM's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for SKM is about $23.04 per share, about 22% below the current $29.70 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is SKM a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SKM screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.03% ($0.64/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will SKM cut its dividend?

SKM earns a dividend-safety grade of C (58/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2024). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does SKM pay a dividend?

Yes. SK Telecom Co., Ltd. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.64 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.03%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of SKM pay?

At $0.64 per share a year, 100 shares of SKM pay $64.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $16.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $2,970 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is SKM's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, SKM's forward dividend yield is 2.03%, based on a $0.64 annual dividend and a $29.70 share price.

What is SKM's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, SKM pays $0.64 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is SKM's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, SKM's payout ratio is 48% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has SKM grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, SKM has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next SKM ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, SKM's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was May 30, 2025, for $0.33 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.64 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$16.00
Annual$64.00
Monthly avg$5.33
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