Kakao Corp.

KOSE:A035720 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₩15.6t

Kakao Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Kakao is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 18.3% and 6.7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 18.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 6.7% in 3 years.

Key information

18.3%

Earnings growth rate

18.11%

EPS growth rate

Interactive Media and Services earnings growth9.8%
Revenue growth rate6.7%
Future return on equity6.68%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated29 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 23

A035720: Future Investment Commitments Will Support Long-Term Bullish Outlook

Analysts have revised Kakao's fair value estimate from ₩59,000 to about ₩46,022, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher discount rate, even though the projected future P/E remains broadly similar. What's in the News Kakao has scheduled a board meeting on Feb 23, 2026, to consider finalized terms and conditions for an investment amount of ₩45,100,000,000.
Narrative Update • Jun 06

A035720: Upcoming Capital Injections Will Support Stronger Profitability Outlook

Analysts have trimmed Kakao's implied fair value only slightly, from about ₩70,556 to around ₩69,815. This points to updated assumptions that include modestly higher revenue growth, a wider profit margin and a somewhat lower future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • May 23

A035720: Upcoming Capital Injections Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed Kakao's fair value estimate from ₩76,115 to ₩70,556, reflecting updated views on slightly softer revenue growth and profit margins, along with a modestly higher discount rate, even as future P/E assumptions remain broadly similar. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for February 23, 2026, to review finalized terms and conditions for a KRW 45,100,000,000 portion of a broader investment plan (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • May 02

A035720: Upcoming Capital Inflows And Dividend Policy Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have trimmed Kakao's fair value estimate from ₩59,666 to ₩59,000, as they now expect lower revenue growth and profit margins, along with a higher assumed discount rate and future P/E multiple. What's in the News Kakao's board plans to meet on February 23, 2026 to review finalized terms and conditions for a KRW 45.1b portion of a total investment (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 17

A035720: Dividend Initiation And Capital Raise Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept Kakao's fair value estimate steady at ₩90,000. They explained that the unchanged price targets reflect offsetting shifts in inputs, including a slightly higher discount rate, higher projected revenue growth and profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Apr 03

A035720: New Capital Raise And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have adjusted their Kakao price target slightly lower from about ₩76,667 to around ₩76,115, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, which they see as better aligned with current forecasts. What's in the News Kakao has scheduled a board meeting on March 17, 2026 to finalize specific terms for part of a new share issuance under the 2nd capital increase to other investors, involving KRW 3.0b in convertible preferred shares to GS Assemble Fund, with an expected payment date of March 20, 2026, subject to procedural progress (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 20

A035720: Future Capital Raise And Dividend Policy Will Support Bullish Outlook

Analysts have reduced their Kakao fair value estimate from ₩61,562 to ₩59,667, reflecting higher discount rates together with stronger assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E. What's in the News Kakao plans a board meeting on March 17, 2026 to finalize specific terms for part of a new share issuance under the 2nd capital increase to other investors.
Narrative Update • Mar 06

A035720: Dividend Introduction And Margin Improvement Will Support Future Upside

Analysts are maintaining Kakao's fair value estimate at ₩90,000. This updated view is guided by a slightly higher discount rate, a modestly lower revenue growth assumption, and a small uplift in profit margin and future P/E expectations.
Narrative Update • Feb 20

A035720: Higher Future P/E Multiple Will Support Margin Recovery And Upside

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Kakao to ₩90,000 from ₩88,000, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Kakao Corp.
Narrative Update • Feb 06

A035720: External Investment Review Will Support Higher Margins And Future Upside

Analysts are holding Kakao's fair value estimate steady at ₩88,000, with a slightly higher discount rate, slightly lower revenue growth, and slightly higher profit margin and future P/E assumptions shaping the latest price target view. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025, to review the purpose of an external investment, the overall transaction structure, and the transaction price (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Jan 22

A035720: Fair Outlook As Q4 Trends And Board Review Will Guide Expectations

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Kakao from ₩57,984 to ₩61,562 as they incorporate slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E into their updated models. What's in the News Kakao has scheduled a board meeting for Nov 19, 2025 to review the purpose of an external investment, the transaction structure, the transaction price, and other related matters (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Jan 08

A035720: Fair Outlook As Q4 Advertising And Board Review Will Shape Expectations

Analysts now see Kakao’s fair value at ₩57,984, up from ₩53,712. This reflects adjusted views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update • Dec 25

A035720 External Investment Review And Q4 Guidance Will Support Improved Profitability

Analysts have lifted their price target on Kakao by ₩0 to ₩88,000, citing slightly stronger projected revenue growth, higher expected profit margins, and a modestly lower forward P/E multiple that together support a more favorable risk-reward profile despite a higher discount rate. What's in the News Kakao's board has scheduled a meeting for November 19, 2025, to review the purpose of an external investment, overall transaction structure, pricing, and related matters (board meeting filing).
Narrative Update • Dec 11

A035720: Upcoming Investment Review And Earnings Momentum Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Kakao upward to ₩76,666.67, reflecting slightly lower perceived risk, a stable long term growth and margin outlook, and a marginally lower future P E expectation. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, to review an external investment, including purpose, transaction structure, pricing, and related matters (company filing) New earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025 targets comfortable double-digit year-over-year growth in Talk Biz advertising revenue, with overall revenue growth expected to accelerate on deferred transactions and year-end seasonality (company guidance) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate remains unchanged at approximately ₩76,666.67 per share, indicating no material revision to the intrinsic value assessment.
Narrative Update • Nov 27

A035720: Rising Profit Margins And Lower P/E To Drive Future Upside

Narrative Update on Kakao: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have raised Kakao's fair value estimate from 75,250 KRW to 76,666.67 KRW. This revision reflects improved profit margin expectations and a lower anticipated future price-to-earnings ratio, even though revenue growth forecasts have been moderated.
Narrative Update • Nov 08

A035720: Modest Revenue Gains And Higher Multiple Will Drive Future Upside

Kakao Analyst Price Target Raised on Expectations of Modest Growth Analysts have increased Kakao's fair value estimate by ₩1,000 to ₩75,250, citing slightly higher projected revenue growth, even though there is a minor decrease in the expected profit margin. Valuation Changes The Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly, increasing from ₩74,250 to ₩75,250.
Narrative Update • Sep 24

Advanced AI And Fintech Expansion Will Transform Digital Engagement

Kakao's valuation metrics, including net profit margin and discount rate, showed only marginal improvement, resulting in an almost unchanged consensus analyst price target, which increased slightly from ₩73,500 to ₩74,250. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Kakao The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from ₩73500 to ₩74250.
Narrative Update • Aug 08

Advanced AI And Fintech Expansion Will Transform Digital Engagement

Upward revisions in both Kakao's net profit margin and consensus revenue growth forecasts have driven the analyst price target higher from ₩63,554 to ₩68,768. What's in the News Kakao Corp.
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New Narrative • Nov 18

Unlocking Growth And Innovation Through Personalized AI, Healthcare Expansion, And Enhanced User Engagement

Kakao's focus on user engagement and AI-driven services could enhance revenue streams and profit potential through targeted advertising and differentiated offerings.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

KOSE:A035720 - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (KRW Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20289,854,598933,0211,645,5802,058,64620
12/31/20279,152,755793,0131,330,7201,839,54427
12/31/20268,325,710667,1601,229,8771,576,98122
3/31/20268,293,339520,002939,5791,499,240N/A
12/31/20258,099,148500,367823,5091,404,763N/A
9/30/20257,812,166323,469710,9851,207,132N/A
6/30/20257,646,983304,328840,4101,241,709N/A
3/31/20257,623,569244,371647,4661,122,887N/A
12/31/20247,864,033106,328783,5311,250,459N/A
9/30/20247,913,153-830,749888,8211,476,730N/A
6/30/20248,003,226-915,669910,8141,570,293N/A
3/31/20247,921,583-961,027736,4281,478,215N/A
12/31/20237,557,002-1,012,551630,7201,341,098N/A
9/30/20237,024,522-20,067387,1661,048,591N/A
6/30/20236,871,74765,405360,5211,044,107N/A
3/31/20236,770,80777,086243,752853,792N/A
12/31/20226,798,7421,358,019134,841678,376N/A
9/30/20226,892,2881,549,079554,3891,016,415N/A
6/30/20226,774,3712,221,867528,354858,349N/A
3/31/20226,304,2522,465,914852,4961,115,788N/A
12/31/20215,910,5131,387,3141,013,9511,306,572N/A
9/30/20215,500,6651,122,172777,1231,066,961N/A
6/30/20214,860,322470,575826,7091,178,814N/A
3/31/20214,460,980298,677712,236989,278N/A
12/31/20204,071,392151,601707,335971,096N/A
9/30/20203,769,255-82,071675,650878,233N/A
6/30/20203,451,994-153,880605,042744,034N/A
3/31/20203,232,176-254,866668,463824,446N/A
12/31/20193,070,111-304,815N/A752,667N/A
9/30/20192,895,867121,034N/A776,139N/A
6/30/20192,711,98581,952N/A632,933N/A
3/31/20192,567,88461,544N/A488,020N/A
12/31/20182,416,99247,886N/A491,470N/A
9/30/20182,288,33260,379N/A374,441N/A
6/30/20182,204,45275,799N/A351,660N/A
3/31/20182,083,96168,736N/A419,212N/A
12/31/20171,972,326108,597N/A371,927N/A
9/30/20171,881,481120,522N/A389,229N/A
6/30/20171,757,459100,683N/A355,843N/A
3/31/20171,665,53698,213N/A322,907N/A
12/31/20161,464,23357,674N/A317,259N/A
9/30/20161,252,09245,234N/A216,341N/A
6/30/20161,090,28146,023N/A185,160N/A
3/31/2016940,24457,745N/A185,673N/A
12/31/2015932,15275,666N/A162,217N/A
9/30/2015944,500116,571N/A221,404N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: A035720's forecast earnings growth (18.3% per year) is above the savings rate (3.1%).

Earnings vs Market: A035720's earnings (18.3% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the KR market (33.6% per year).

High Growth Earnings: A035720's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: A035720's revenue (6.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the KR market (17.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: A035720's revenue (6.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: A035720's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (6.7%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/04 18:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/03 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Kakao Corp. is covered by 38 analysts. 27 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Seyon ParkBarclays
Min-joo KangBernstein
A-Hyung ChoBofA Global Research