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Jun 30
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KT Q2 2025 Earnings Report
KT posted strong earnings in Q2 2025, with record operating income driven by real estate sales, cloud and telecom growth.
Key Takeaways
KT delivered outstanding performance in Q2 2025, achieving operating income of KRW 1.01T and net income of KRW 733.3B. Revenue grew 13.5% YoY supported by gains in real estate, telecom, and digital services.
Revenue reached KRW 7,427.4B, up 13.5% YoY.
Operating income surged to KRW 1,014.8B, up 105.4% YoY.
Net income climbed to KRW 733.3B, up 78.6% YoY.
EBITDA rose to KRW 1,990.7B with margin at 26.8%.
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Forward Guidance
KT aims to sustain its AI and cloud-driven growth trajectory, with continued profitability focus and expanding partnerships in digital services.
Positive Outlook
- Operating profit driven by real estate projects and portfolio growth.
- AI/IT revenue reached KRW 317.6B, up 13.8% YoY.
- KT cloud revenue grew 23.0% YoY, driven by global clients.
- Dividend of KRW 600 per share announced (+20% YoY).
- KT strengthened its AI model portfolio via MS collaboration.
Challenges Ahead
- BC Card revenue declined 6.9% YoY.
- Labor cost remained flat QoQ, limiting margin improvement.
- Cost of goods sold increased 46.8% YoY.
- Real estate gains may not be repeatable in future quarters.
- Interconnection revenue declined 11.8% YoY.