Update shared on13 Oct 2025
Fair value Increased 1.21%KT&G's analyst price target has been raised modestly from 165,600 KRW to 167,600 KRW. Analysts cite improvements in discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin forecasts.
What's in the News
- KT&G Corporation provided 2025 guidance targeting double-digit growth in both operating profit and revenue (Corporate Guidance).
- The company announced an increase in its minimum annual dividend per share to KRW 6,000, up KRW 600 from the previous year (Dividend Increases).
- KT&G and Altria Group, Inc. entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding to pursue collaboration opportunities in modern oral nicotine and non-nicotine products, including a joint investment in Another Snus Factory Stockholm AB (Strategic Alliances).
- A new share repurchase program was authorized with plans to repurchase up to 1,823,281 common shares by December 23, 2025. The program aims to enhance shareholder value and stock cancellation (Buyback Transaction Announcements).
- KT&G expanded its ESSE brand into the Bulgarian market following launches in multiple European countries, strengthening its international market presence (Business Expansions).
Valuation Changes
- Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from ₩165,600 to ₩167,600.
- Discount Rate has decreased modestly from 7.70% to 7.64%.
- Revenue Growth projection has improved marginally, moving from 3.52% to 3.59%.
- Net Profit Margin forecast has increased from 20.74% to 21.00%.
- Future P/E has edged down from 16.01x to 15.95x.
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