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Dec 31, 2024
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KT Q4 2024 Earnings Report
KT reported a net loss in Q4 2024 due to a one-time spike in labor costs despite stable service revenue.
Key Takeaways
KT posted a consolidated net loss of KRW 736.6B in Q4 2024, primarily due to a sharp increase in labor costs tied to restructuring. While service revenue held steady, operating income turned negative, resulting in a -KRW 655.1B operating loss.
Revenue for Q4 2024 was KRW 6,575.6B, down 1.7% YoY.
Operating income swung to a loss of KRW 655.1B due to one-off labor costs.
Net income came in at -KRW 736.6B.
Labor cost nearly doubled YoY to KRW 2,189.6B in the quarter.
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Forward Guidance
KT expects over KRW 28 trillion in consolidated revenue in 2025, driven by B2B growth, AI transformation, and real estate monetization.
Positive Outlook
- Targeting consolidated revenue > KRW 28T in 2025.
- Expansion of AI/IT revenue through AX platforms and consulting.
- B2B AX growth aided by strategic partnership with Microsoft.
- Ongoing buyback and cancellation plan of KRW 1T until 2028.
- Focus on core businesses and divestment of non-core assets.
Challenges Ahead
- High labor cost pressures impacted Q4 earnings significantly.
- No guidance on profitability improvement in near term.
- Decline in device sales and home telephony revenue observed.
- Continued operating losses in certain subsidiaries.
- Negative investor sentiment due to sharp earnings decline in Q4.