Sk Telecom Co Ltd 6-K, filed May 7, 2026
Sk Telecom Co Ltd (SKM)
About this 6-K
Sk Telecom Co Ltd filed this 6-K on May 7, 2026.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE MONTH OF May 2026
Commission File Number: 333-04906
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
65, Euljiro, Jung-gu
Seoul 04539, Korea
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Preliminary Results of Operations
| • | The preliminary results shown below may differ from the final results. |
1. Basis: Consolidated
| Classification (unit : in 100 millions of Won, %) |
Current Period (First quarter(1) of 2026) |
Previous Period (Fourth quarter(2) of 2025) |
Changes (%) |
Year to Year Comparison (First quarter(1) of 2025) |
Changes (%) |
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| Operating Revenue |
Quarterly Results | 43,923 | 43,287 | 1.47 | 44,537 | (1.38) | ||||||||||||||||
| Year-to- date (“YTD”)(3) Results |
43,923 | N.A | * | N.A | * | 44,537 | (1.38) | |||||||||||||||
| Operating Income |
Quarterly Results | 5,376 | 1,191 | 351.25 | 5,674 | (5.25) | ||||||||||||||||
| YTD(3) Results | 5,376 | N.A | * | N.A | * | 5,674 | (5.25) | |||||||||||||||
| Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax |
Quarterly Results | 4,656 | 1,378 | 237.75 | 5,079 | (8.33) | ||||||||||||||||
| YTD(3) Results | 4,656 | N.A | * | N.A | * | 5,079 | (8.33) | |||||||||||||||
| Profit (Loss) for the Period |
Quarterly Results | 3,164 | 970 | 226.22 | 3,616 | (12.49) | ||||||||||||||||
| YTD(3) Results | 3,164 | N.A | * | N.A | * | 3,616 | (12.49) | |||||||||||||||
| Attributable To: Controlling Interests |
Quarterly Results | 3,224 | 1,125 | 186.44 | 3,644 | (11.53) | ||||||||||||||||
| YTD(3) Results | 3,224 | N.A | * | N.A | * | 3,644 | (11.53) | |||||||||||||||
| (1) | Refers to the three-month period from January 1 to March 31 of a given year. |
| (2) | Refers to the three-month period from October 1 to December 30 of a given year. |
| (3) | Refers to the three-month period from January 1 to March 31 of a given year. |
| * | Means “not applicable.” |
2. Basis: Separate
| Classification (unit : in 100 millions of Won, %) |
Current Period (First quarter(1) of 2026) |
Previous Period (Fourth quarter(2) of 2025) |
Changes (%) |
Year to Year Comparison (First quarter(1) of 2025) |
Changes (%) |
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| Operating Revenue |
Quarterly Results | 31,058 | 30,837 | 0.71 | 31,675 | (1.95) | ||||||||||||||||
| YTD(3) Results | 31,058 | N.A | * | N.A | * | 31,675 | (1.95) | |||||||||||||||
| Operating Income (Loss) |
Quarterly Results | 4,095 | 1,308 | 213.20 | 4,824 | (15.10) | ||||||||||||||||
| YTD(3) Results | 4,095 | N.A | * | N.A | * | 4,824 | (15.10) | |||||||||||||||
| Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax |
Quarterly Results | 4,339 | 1,710 | 153.83 | 6,010 | (27.80) | ||||||||||||||||
| YTD(3) Results | 4,339 | N.A | * | N.A | * | 6,010 | (27.80) | |||||||||||||||
| Profit (Loss) for the Period |
Quarterly Results | 3,327 | 1,060 | 214.01 | 4,746 | (29.90) | ||||||||||||||||
| YTD(3) Results | 3,327 | N.A | * | N.A | * | 4,746 | (29.90) | |||||||||||||||
| (1) | Refers to the three-month period from January 1 to March 31 of a given year. |
| (2) | Refers to the three-month period from October 1 to December 30 of a given year. |
| (3) | Refers to the three-month period from January 1 to March 31 of a given year. |
| * | Means “not applicable.” |
| 3. Source of Data | Data Provider | IR, SK Telecom | ||
| Provided for | Analysts and Investors | |||
| Date of Provision | May 7, 2026 / 4:00 p.m. (Seoul time) | |||
| Location | 2026 1Q Earnings Results Conference Call | |||
| Organizing Team | IR, SK Telecom (+82-2-6100-2114) | |||
| 4. Other Important Matters Relating to an Investment Decision | • The preliminary results set forth in this report have been prepared on a consolidated basis and separate basis in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea and may be subject to change based on the results of the audit by the Company’s external auditor.
• For further relevant materials, please refer to the Company’s IR website at:
https://www.sktelecom.com/en/investor/lib/announce.do | |||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| SK TELECOM CO., LTD. | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| By: | /s/ Taehee Kim | |
| (Signature) | ||
| Name: | Taehee Kim | |
| Title: | Vice President | |
Date: May 7, 2026