Annual Payout Ratio
209.68%155.49%+286.93%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, KT annual payout ratio is 209.68%, up +286.93% on
- Historical Performance
- KT annual payout ratio is up +773.30% over the past 3 years, and up +357.62% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- KT annual payout ratio is currently at its all-time high
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- KT annual payout ratio is +545.17% above its 3-year low of 32.50% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- KT annual payout ratio is higher than 97.49% of companies in Communication Services sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 209.68% | +286.9% | +773.3% | +357.6% | +455.1% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 33.61% | +15.9% | +860.3% | +4568.1% | +1531.5% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 57.83% | -66.1% | -20.0% | -37.8% | -32.6% | |
| Price | $19.21 | +22.6% | +40.4% | +75.3% | -5.8% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 6.53% | -18.4% | +22.5% | +18.1% | +20.0% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $639.70M | +58.7% | +109.1% | +144.5% | +255.9% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $1.25 | +76.5% | +66.2% | +182.3% | +41.0% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.25B | +22.5% | +9.0% | +2736.7% | +290.2% | |
| Annual Revenue | $19.38B | +5.8% | -10.8% | -7.1% | +25.9% | |
| Annual EPS | $0.70 | -54.1% | -72.2% | -35.1% | -60.0% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 209.68% | at high | |
| 5Y | 209.68% | at high | |
| All | 209.68% | at high |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 32.50% | N/A | +545.2% |
| 5Y | 24.01% | +773.3% | |
| All | -809.02% | +125.9% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of KT?
As of today, KT annual payout ratio is 209.68%
What is 1-year change in KT annual payout ratio?
KT annual payout ratio is up +286.93% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in KT annual payout ratio?
KT annual payout ratio is up +773.30% over the past 3 years
How far is KT annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
KT annual payout ratio is currently at its all-time high
How does KT annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
KT annual payout ratio is higher than 97.49% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is KT next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for KT is on
What is KT next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for KT has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
57.83%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, KT TTM payout ratio is 57.83%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- KT TTM payout ratio is down -66.12% year-over-year, and down -20.00% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- KT TTM payout ratio is currently -83.85% below its historical high of 358.04% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- KT TTM payout ratio is +62.81% above its 3-year low of 35.52% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- KT TTM payout ratio is higher than 91.99% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 57.83% | +2.9% | -66.1% | -20.0% | -37.8% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 33.61% | -12.2% | +15.9% | +860.3% | +4568.1% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 209.68% | – | +286.9% | +773.3% | +357.6% | |
| Price | $19.21 | -1.6% | +22.6% | +40.4% | +75.3% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 4.19% | +4.5% | -47.6% | -61.4% | -56.3% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $407.72M | +6.8% | -25.9% | +1.9% | +57.6% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $0.80 | +2.9% | -35.8% | -45.8% | -23.4% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $422.11M | +84.4% | -68.4% | +22.0% | +0.6% | |
| TTM Revenue | $19.87B | +1.2% | +1.0% | -3.7% | -0.8% | |
| TTM EPS | $1.39 | +3.7% | -20.4% | -42.6% | +33.1% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 170.68% | -66.1% | |
| 3Y | 170.68% | -66.1% | |
| 5Y | 170.68% | -66.1% | |
| All | 358.04% | -83.8% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 42.15% | +37.2% | |
| 3Y | 35.52% | +62.8% | |
| 5Y | 28.42% | +103.5% | |
| All | -371.87% | +115.5% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of KT?
As of today, KT TTM payout ratio is 57.83%
What is KT TTM payout ratio most recent change?
KT TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 6, 2026
What is 1-year change in KT TTM payout ratio?
KT TTM payout ratio is down -66.12% year-over-year
How far is KT TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
KT TTM payout ratio is currently -83.85% below its historical high of 358.04% set on December 28, 2006
How does KT TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
KT TTM payout ratio is higher than 91.99% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is KT next earnings release?
The next earnings release for KT is on
What is KT next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for KT has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
33.61%4.65%-12.15%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, KT quarterly payout ratio is 33.61%, down -12.15% on
- Historical Performance
- KT quarterly payout ratio is up +15.90% year-over-year, and up +860.29% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- KT quarterly payout ratio is currently -91.41% below its historical high of 391.39% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- KT quarterly payout ratio is +286.10% above its 3-year low of -18.06% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- KT quarterly payout ratio is higher than 86.43% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 33.61% | -12.2% | +15.9% | +860.3% | +4568.1% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 209.68% | – | +286.9% | +773.3% | +357.6% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 57.83% | +2.9% | -66.1% | -20.0% | -37.8% | |
| Price | $19.21 | -1.6% | +22.6% | +40.4% | +75.3% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 4.19% | +4.5% | -47.6% | -61.4% | -56.3% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $107.91M | -46.1% | +31.9% | +1168.0% | +7589.5% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $0.80 | +2.9% | -35.8% | -45.8% | -23.4% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $382.15M | -59.3% | +102.3% | +282.0% | -6.7% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $5.14B | -3.1% | +4.8% | +6.5% | +1.8% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $0.58 | -41.9% | +9.4% | +27.2% | +67.7% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 38.26% | -12.2% | |
| 3Y | 155.21% | -78.3% | |
| 5Y | 155.21% | -78.3% | |
| All | 391.39% | -91.4% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | -18.06% | N/A | +286.1% |
| 3Y | -18.06% | +286.1% | |
| 5Y | -18.06% | +286.1% | |
| All | -95.00% | +135.4% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of KT?
As of today, KT quarterly payout ratio is 33.61%
What is KT quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
KT quarterly payout ratio was down -12.15% on September 1, 2025
What is 1-year change in KT quarterly payout ratio?
KT quarterly payout ratio is up +15.90% year-over-year
How far is KT quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
KT quarterly payout ratio is currently -91.41% below its historical high of 391.39% set on September 30, 2014
How does KT quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
KT quarterly payout ratio is higher than 86.43% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is KT next earnings release?
The next earnings release for KT is on
What is KT next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for KT has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- KT Official Website www.kt.com
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/892450/000119312525101714/0001193125-25-101714-index.htm
- KT Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/KT
- KT Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/kt