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KT&G Corporation (KTCIY) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript

KT Corporation remains a Buy, targeting ROE expansion from 8.3% to 9–10% by FY28 to justify a higher valuation. KT is monetizing non-core assets, with real estate alone potentially worth ₩15.1T, over three times its book value. Margin improvement and AI-driven growth, especially in AI Data Centers, underpin a dual focus on digital transformation and shareholder returns.

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I lift KT Corporation's (KT) rating from 'Hold' to 'Buy,' after assessing its latest capital expenditure proposal. KT intends to allocate ₩18T to AI-related investments; a major goal is to increase its AI data center capacity to 1.0GW by 2031. KT's existing policy to distribute 50% of its earnings in the form of dividends and buybacks should remain unchanged, as it will explore a variety of funding options for DCs.

- Foreign ownership rises to 51% based on strong overseas performance and enhanced shareholder returns - CEO Bang Kyung-man and senior management actively communicate with global investors through Overseas Non-Deal Roadshows (NDRs) SEOUL, South Korea, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KT&G (KRX: 033780) announced on the 10th that BlackRock Fund Advisors, the world's largest asset manager, has acquired a 6.15% stake in the company for investment purposes. According to the DART system, BlackRock Fund Advisors disclosed that it held a 5.01% stake in KT&G at the end of January.

KT Corporation (KT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

KT NYSE: KT reported lower first-quarter earnings for fiscal 2026 as higher sales and labor costs and a year-earlier property development gain weighed on profitability, while management outlined plans to reposition the company around AI-driven “AX” services and maintain its shareholder return framework.

SEOUL, South Korea, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KT Corporation (NYSE: KT ), South Korea's largest integrated telecom and digital platform service provider, announced that it has filed its Form 20- F Annual Report on April 29th, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. The report can be accessed on KT's English website at  https://corp.kt.com/eng in the Investors section under Business Report as well as the SEC's Edgar database at www.sec.gov.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.