KT Future Growth

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KT is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 9.6% and 2.7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 11% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 7.3% in 3 years.

Key information

9.6%

Earnings growth rate

11.0%

EPS growth rate

Telecom earnings growth	9.5%
Revenue growth rate	2.7%
Future return on equity	7.3%
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	17 Apr 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

KT Corporation: Recent Developments Support A Hold Rating

Apr 04

KT Corporation: Valuations Are Reasonable Considering Outlook And ROE

Jan 14

KT Corporation: Watch Upcoming Earnings Release And New Capital Return Framework

Nov 02

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:KT - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (KRW Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	28,271,205	1,334,160	2,516,501	5,148,455	10
12/31/2025	27,938,635	1,334,320	1,824,118	5,028,928	25
12/31/2024	27,030,969	1,219,127	1,706,191	5,062,882	25
12/31/2023	26,376,273	1,008,715	1,338,710	5,503,289	N/A
9/30/2023	26,260,441	1,194,069	1,033,474	4,851,724	N/A
6/30/2023	26,040,200	1,227,545	225,300	4,222,438	N/A
3/31/2023	25,804,831	1,146,302	-352,118	3,675,211	N/A
12/31/2022	25,650,011	1,261,714	-367,894	3,597,065	N/A
9/30/2022	25,690,638	1,424,060	422,812	4,608,310	N/A
6/30/2022	25,430,819	1,436,861	843,678	4,956,584	N/A
3/31/2022	25,146,279	1,461,629	920,443	5,234,603	N/A
12/31/2021	24,898,005	1,354,537	1,326,256	5,561,834	N/A
9/30/2021	24,481,670	1,018,386	1,145,148	5,226,891	N/A
6/30/2021	24,265,486	911,396	1,097,563	4,970,217	N/A
3/31/2021	24,114,377	751,714	1,274,901	4,981,277	N/A
12/31/2020	24,099,394	700,889	1,034,529	4,739,827	N/A
9/30/2020	23,904,896	611,328	543,716	4,210,578	N/A
6/30/2020	24,117,373	597,779	77,514	3,900,572	N/A
3/31/2020	24,339,403	593,622	-406,478	3,576,217	N/A
12/31/2019	24,342,064	615,777	-36,843	3,745,173	N/A
9/30/2019	24,117,015	569,875	-56,057	3,903,660	N/A
6/30/2019	23,851,821	602,616	635,577	4,309,363	N/A
3/31/2019	23,560,226	679,704	1,123,376	4,306,889	N/A
12/31/2018	23,436,050	645,571	1,023,409	4,010,464	N/A
9/30/2018	23,731,798	529,166	1,358,894	4,053,517	N/A
6/30/2018	23,609,917	486,586	1,136,148	3,976,953	N/A
3/31/2018	23,645,453	457,763	1,264,946	4,130,085	N/A
12/31/2017	23,546,929	461,559	844,650	3,877,749	N/A
9/30/2017	23,678,996	683,671	N/A	4,090,989	N/A
6/30/2017	23,382,360	715,183	N/A	4,004,611	N/A
3/31/2017	23,217,514	723,074	N/A	4,385,972	N/A
1/1/2017	23,164,202	745,090	N/A	4,770,750	N/A
9/30/2016	23,100,182	495,637	N/A	4,297,911	N/A
6/30/2016	23,062,467	419,051	N/A	4,889,752	N/A
3/31/2016	22,816,179	328,844	N/A	4,306,459	N/A
12/31/2015	22,699,856	404,045	N/A	4,229,965	N/A
9/30/2015	22,047,400	319,653	N/A	4,384,604	N/A
6/30/2015	22,212,602	208,484	N/A	3,331,851	N/A
3/31/2015	22,414,868	-733,396	N/A	2,173,605	N/A
12/31/2014	22,612,713	-1,116,640	N/A	1,916,413	N/A
9/30/2014	23,349,346	-1,462,736	N/A	2,579,664	N/A
6/30/2014	23,426,543	-1,380,327	N/A	3,113,522	N/A
3/31/2014	23,549,981	-465,823	N/A	4,543,251	N/A
12/31/2013	23,146,020	-215,843	N/A	4,111,073	N/A
9/30/2013	24,345,890	497,965	N/A	4,673,391	N/A
6/30/2013	24,799,503	762,535	N/A	4,372,875	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: KT's forecast earnings growth (9.6% per year) is above the savings rate (2.3%).

Earnings vs Market: KT's earnings (9.6% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (14.7% per year).

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

Revenue vs Market: KT's revenue (2.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.1% per year).

High Growth Revenue: KT's revenue (2.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: KT's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (7.3%).

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Recent future growth updates

KT Corporation Provides Consolidated and Standalone Earnings Guidance for the Year 2022

Recent updates

KT Corporation: Recent Developments Support A Hold Rating

KT Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2024

KT Corporation Declares Dividend for the Year Ended December 31, 2023

KT Corporation to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 08, 2024

KT Corporation: Valuations Are Reasonable Considering Outlook And ROE

KT Corporation: Watch Upcoming Earnings Release And New Capital Return Framework

Kt Corporation Announces Change in Representative Director

KT Corporation: Consider Both Positives And Negatives

LS Cable & System Ltd. completed the acquisition of 25.58% stake in KT Submarine Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A060370).

KT Corporation to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 07, 2023

KT Corp.: Too Early To Turn Bullish

KT Corporation (KOSE:A030200) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 300,000 million worth of its shares.

KT Corporation (KOSE:A030200) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 300,000 million worth of its shares.

KT Corporation: A Bright Future Lies Ahead

KT Corporation: Multiple Tailwinds

KT Corporation to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Nov 08, 2022

KT Corporation: Perhaps Not So Boring Anymore

KT Corporation: Hedge Inflation With This Korean Telecom

KT Corporation reports Q2 results

KT Corp: Success In Diversifying Revenues, And Pays Dividends, Too

KT Corporation to Report Q1, 2022 Results on May 12, 2022

kt M mobile Corporation agreed to acquire B2C USIM business of KT Corporation (KOSE:A030200) for approximately KRW 12.6 billion.

Why You Should Diversify Your AT&T And Verizon Positions With KT Corporation

KT Corporation Provides Consolidated and Standalone Earnings Guidance for the Year 2022

KT Corporation to Report Q4, 2021 Results on Feb 09, 2022

KT Corporation Announces Executive Changes

KT Corp.: New Partnership And Potential Listing Draw Attention

KT Corporation (KOSE:A030200) and Daishin Private Equity Co., Ltd. acquired Epsilon Global Communications Pte. Ltd. from The Kuok Group, Stone Family and others for approximately $150 million.

KT Corporation: Positive On Q2 Results And Dividend Policy Commitment

KT Corporation: Positive Earnings Growth And Capital Return Expectations

Intelligent Digital Integrated Security Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A143160) completed the acquisition of 44.8% stake in KT Powertel Co., Ltd. from KT Corporation (KOSE:A030200).

KT Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Mar 29, 2021

Intelligent Digital Integrated Security Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A143160) agreed to acquire 44.8% stake in KT Powertel Co., Ltd. from KT Corporation (KOSE:A030200) for KRW 40.6 billion.

KT Corp. Launches IPTV Service in Thailand

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KT Corporation reports Q3 results

Moonbug and KT Partner to Bring Global Sensation CoComelon to Families Across South Korea

LS Cable Reportedly Seeks to Acquire KT Submarine

KT Corporation Expanding its Strategic Partnership with Jasmine Group

SecuLetter and KT Allied to Launch an Integrated Security Product

Asseco Consortium Signs Agreement with Mazovia Development Agency

Jasmine Telecom Systems Public Company Limited Signs Strategic Collaboration Agreement with KT Corporation

KT Corporation to Report Q2, 2020 Results on Aug 07, 2020

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