NAVER Corporation

KOSE:A035420 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₩31.6t

NAVER Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

NAVER is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 7.5% and 8.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 5.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 7.9% in 3 years.

Key information

7.5%

Earnings growth rate

5.38%

EPS growth rate

Interactive Media and Services earnings growth12.4%
Revenue growth rate8.6%
Future return on equity7.90%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated30 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

A035420: Higher Profit Margins And Dividend Policy Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts now set NAVER's fair value at around ₩305,880, down from roughly ₩326,269. The revision reflects updated assumptions for a slightly higher discount rate, a small change in expected revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple.

A035420: Higher Dividend And Margin Outlook Will Support Undervalued Upside Potential

Analysts are keeping NAVER's price target steady at ₩260,000, with updated assumptions that reflect more moderate revenue growth expectations, improved profit margin forecasts, and a slightly higher discount rate and P/E input. What's in the News NAVER Corporation announced an annual dividend of ₩2,630 per share, with payment scheduled for April 14, 2026, an ex-dividend date on February 26, 2026, and a record date on February 27, 2026 (Key Developments).

A035420: Higher Terminal P/E Assumptions Will Support Undervalued Upside Potential

Analysts now set NAVER's fair value at ₩260,000, up from ₩246,454. This reflects updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E.

A035420: Dividend Policy And AI Partnership Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for NAVER to ₩326,269 from ₩325,235, reflecting adjusted assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News NAVER Corporation announced an annual dividend of ₩2,630 per share.

NAVER's (KRX:035420) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Feb 09
NAVER's (KRX:035420) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

A035420: Future Alliance And High P/E Assumptions Will Likely Overstate Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on NAVER from ₩205,137.70 to ₩246,453.74, citing updated assumptions related to revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News note inc.

A035420: Global Content Alliance And AI Partnership Will Support Long-Term Upside

Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for NAVER from ₩320,157.69 to ₩325,234.62, reflecting slightly revised assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News note inc.

Subdued Growth No Barrier To NAVER Corporation's (KRX:035420) Price

Jan 14
Subdued Growth No Barrier To NAVER Corporation's (KRX:035420) Price

A035420: Generative AI Creator Alliance Will Drive Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power

Analysts have modestly raised their price target for NAVER to ₩410,000. This reflects slightly lower growth and margin expectations, offset by a higher anticipated future P/E multiple, which together support a stable fair value outlook.

Some Investors May Be Worried About NAVER's (KRX:035420) Returns On Capital

Dec 30
Some Investors May Be Worried About NAVER's (KRX:035420) Returns On Capital

Should You Think About Buying NAVER Corporation (KRX:035420) Now?

Dec 15
Should You Think About Buying NAVER Corporation (KRX:035420) Now?

A035420: Generative AI Content Alliance Will Support Stronger Long-Term Earnings Power

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for NAVER from ₩380,000 to ₩410,000 per share, citing stronger expected revenue growth that more than offsets a modestly higher discount rate and slightly lower profit margin assumptions, as well as support from a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News NAVER forms a capital and business alliance with note inc., investing JPY 2 billion to jointly build a global ecosystem for creation and distribution in the generative AI era (Key Developments) The partnership targets cross-distribution of content and IP across NAVER and note inc.

NAVER (KRX:035420) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Nov 29
NAVER (KRX:035420) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

A035420: Global Content Alliance And AI Initiatives Will Drive Long-Term Upside

Analysts have raised NAVER's price target from ₩312,669 to ₩320,158, citing updated forecasts that reflect slight adjustments in growth projections and valuation assumptions. What's in the News note inc.

A035420: Profit Margins Expected To Strengthen With Modest Upward Forecast

Narrative Update on NAVER: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have raised their price target for NAVER from ₩300,531 to ₩312,669. They cite improved revenue growth and slightly higher profit margin expectations as key factors behind the upward adjustment.

A035420: Sustained AI Integration And Platform Synergies Will Drive Future Value

Analyst Price Target Update for NAVER Analysts have maintained NAVER's price target at ₩300,531, citing slight improvements in revenue growth projections and a modest reduction in the discount rate as supporting factors for their stable outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value remains unchanged at ₩300,531.

Robust AI Integration And Cross-Platform Synergies Will Unlock Future Value

Analysts have modestly raised their price target for NAVER from ₩298,807 to ₩300,531, citing slightly improved revenue growth expectations and a marginal reduction in the assumed discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Increased slightly from ₩298,807 to ₩300,531.

Calculating The Fair Value Of NAVER Corporation (KRX:035420)

Oct 15
Calculating The Fair Value Of NAVER Corporation (KRX:035420)

Robust AI Integration And Cross-Platform Synergies Will Unlock Future Value

Analysts have raised their price target for NAVER from ₩293,703 to ₩298,807. They cite modest improvements in revenue growth projections and a slightly lower discount rate as key factors for the update.

NAVER Corporation's (KRX:035420) 28% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

Sep 29
NAVER Corporation's (KRX:035420) 28% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

The Returns On Capital At NAVER (KRX:035420) Don't Inspire Confidence

Sep 22
The Returns On Capital At NAVER (KRX:035420) Don't Inspire Confidence

Robust AI Integration And Cross-Platform Synergies Will Unlock Future Value

NAVER's fair value metrics, including the consensus analyst price target, discount rate, and future P/E, all remained essentially unchanged this period, with the price target steady at ₩293,703. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for NAVER The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, at ₩293703.

Does NAVER (KRX:035420) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 29
Does NAVER (KRX:035420) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying NAVER Corporation (KRX:035420)?

Aug 17
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying NAVER Corporation (KRX:035420)?

Should You Be Adding NAVER (KRX:035420) To Your Watchlist Today?

Jul 12
Should You Be Adding NAVER (KRX:035420) To Your Watchlist Today?

NAVER Corporation's (KRX:035420) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 44% Above Its Share Price

Jun 30
NAVER Corporation's (KRX:035420) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 44% Above Its Share Price

Earnings Not Telling The Story For NAVER Corporation (KRX:035420) After Shares Rise 31%

Jun 18
Earnings Not Telling The Story For NAVER Corporation (KRX:035420) After Shares Rise 31%

NAVER's (KRX:035420) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Jun 14
NAVER's (KRX:035420) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

NAVER (KRX:035420) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

May 19
NAVER (KRX:035420) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
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NAVER's AI and hyper-personalized services aim to boost user engagement and ad revenue, enhancing margins through targeted advertising.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

KOSE:A035420 - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (KRW Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202816,046,1732,613,4663,097,7004,171,17512
12/31/202714,785,1682,405,9962,557,1233,908,24125
12/31/202613,725,7092,140,8072,003,0622,765,2313
12/31/202512,035,0071,942,8781,776,6983,095,807N/A
9/30/202511,725,5442,173,2262,050,1663,019,843N/A
6/30/202511,303,0461,967,2221,737,7962,489,558N/A
3/31/202510,998,4471,816,8411,866,0042,574,789N/A
12/31/202410,737,7191,912,9002,011,8902,589,874N/A
9/30/202410,389,1031,672,8161,834,8922,305,578N/A
6/30/202410,118,8381,528,2041,875,4072,412,800N/A
3/31/20249,916,2561,457,4811,565,8302,177,907N/A
12/31/20239,670,6441,001,9691,310,6062,002,233N/A
9/30/20239,405,383836,9241,159,4751,941,539N/A
6/30/20239,017,422718,139793,5321,576,153N/A
3/31/20238,655,299633,772834,7271,579,249N/A
12/31/20228,220,079749,900698,0801,453,390N/A
9/30/20227,876,061931,241797,1991,440,028N/A
6/30/20227,545,9841,006,180929,6521,531,775N/A
3/31/20227,163,7521,350,522813,8501,503,475N/A
12/31/20216,817,6001,489,945574,2541,379,906N/A
9/30/20216,402,5051,615,440451,9701,370,573N/A
6/30/20216,036,0291,537,624479,2421,416,338N/A
3/31/20215,648,5221,262,228408,9951,365,966N/A
12/31/20205,304,1461,298,114584,8241,447,212N/A
9/30/20204,970,5341,292,496754,2731,484,772N/A
6/30/20204,705,6101,280,112817,8181,447,335N/A
3/31/20204,000,0721,320,376813,8631,371,468N/A
12/31/20194,356,2401,106,937849,9711,356,843N/A
9/30/20194,693,736783,550N/A1,179,078N/A
6/30/20194,995,594640,815N/A1,087,014N/A
3/31/20195,788,706612,421N/A943,310N/A
12/31/20185,586,905643,827N/A973,506N/A
9/30/20185,336,304707,749N/A910,763N/A
6/30/20185,139,266822,870N/A989,357N/A
3/31/20184,905,282731,932N/A1,121,859N/A
12/31/20174,678,469775,434N/A939,982N/A
9/30/20174,497,548764,474N/A1,051,967N/A
6/30/20174,309,947749,393N/A989,313N/A
3/31/20174,167,597788,472N/A1,079,311N/A
12/31/20164,022,630761,140N/A1,164,024N/A
9/30/20163,829,071764,882N/A1,098,728N/A
6/30/20163,656,526704,658N/A1,028,313N/A
3/31/20163,450,641640,037N/A1,011,438N/A
12/31/20153,253,930595,979N/A851,367N/A
9/30/20153,109,338554,332N/A892,103N/A
6/30/20152,968,811559,128N/A780,842N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: A035420's forecast earnings growth (7.5% per year) is above the savings rate (3.1%).

Earnings vs Market: A035420's earnings (7.5% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the KR market (32.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: A035420's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: A035420's revenue (8.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the KR market (12.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: A035420's revenue (8.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: A035420's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (7.9%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/30 11:02
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/30 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • 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

NAVER Corporation is covered by 45 analysts. 25 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