Kakao Corp (035720)

Currency in KRW
40,450
+900(+2.28%)
Delayed Data·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
39,20040,950
52 wk Range
32,25069,700
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
40,400.00 / 40,450.00
Prev. Close
39,550
Open
39,450
Day's Range
39,200-40,950
52 wk Range
32,250-69,700
Volume
1.99M
Average Volume (3m)
2.34M
1-Year Change
-36.9938%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
58,885
Upside
+45.57%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years

Kakao Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

22 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
26 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 58,885
(+45.57% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Nomura/Instinet
Hold41,000.00+1.61%45,000.00Maintain07/08/2026
JPMorgan
Hold42,000.00+4.09%50,000.00Maintain07/08/2026
CLSA
Buy41,000.00+1.61%42,000.00Maintain07/08/2026
Macquarie
Buy42,000.00+4.09%83,000.00Maintain03/08/2026
Goldman Sachs
Buy49,000.00+21.44%81,000.00Maintain30/06/2026

Kakao Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Kakao Q2 revenue rose 9% YoY to KRW 2,099B, beating forecasts; operating profit jumped 36% to KRW 277B with margin expanding to 13%.
  • Talk Biz hit record quarterly revenue of KRW 643B with first double-digit growth in four years; platform revenue climbed 17% YoY to KRW 1,230B.
  • Stock fell 1.7% to $37,500 despite strong results as investors weighed AI investment costs against delayed monetization timeline through 2027.
  • Management expects to exceed 2026 targets of 10%+ revenue growth and 10% operating margin, calling Q2 a 'new baseline' for future performance.
  • AI monetization planned for 2027 via transaction fees, subscriptions, and advertising; targeting 10M+ monthly AI users in KakaoTalk by end-2026.
Last Updated: 06/08/2026, 02:14
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Earnings

Latest Release
05/08/2026
EPS / Forecast
37.00 / 389.56
Revenue / Forecast
2.1T / 2.05T
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1,178.25%
Dividend Yield
0.19%
Industry Median 1.67%
Annualised payout
75.00
Paid annually
5-Years Growth
+20.11%
Growth Streak

Kakao (035720) Income Statement & Profits

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P/E Ratio
33.5x12.6x6.7x
PEG Ratio
0.130.210.01
Price/Book
1.5x1.3x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
2.1x1.6x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
44.1%41.0%28.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Kakao Corp. operates mobile and online platforms in South Korea. The company offers Kakao Pay, a financial service solution; Kakao Bank, a banking solution; Kakao Mobility for mobility services; Kakao Style, a lifestyle solution; Kakao Entertainment, a solution for entertainment industry; Kakao Games, a solution for the gaming industry; Kakao piccoma, a content service platform; Kakao Brain, an artificial intelligence solution; Kakao Enterprise, a cloud service solution; and Kakao Healthcare, a mobile-based personal healthcare solution. It also provides Linkagelab, a workplace for individuals with disabilities; investment services in start-ups under the Kakao Investment name; and various solutions under the KakaoTalk, Kakao Business Service, Daum, Kakao Ventures, and Kakao Map names. The company was formerly known as Daum Kakao Corp. and changed its name to Kakao Corp. in October 2015. Kakao Corp. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Jeju-si, South Korea.

Employees
15856

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
54.63M12.40%2.18T
Other Institutional Investors
124.05M28.16%4.95T
Public Companies & Retail Investors
261.88M59.44%10.45T
Total
440.55M100.00%17.58T

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Kcubeholdings Co., Ltd.10.50%46,253,2221,845,503,558
Maximo Pte. Ltd.5.77%25,407,3561,013,753,504

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FAQ

What Is the Kakao (Seoul: 035720) Share Price Today?

The Kakao stock price today is 40,450 KRW.

What Stock Exchange Does Kakao (035720) Trade On?

Kakao is listed and trades on the Seoul Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Kakao?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Kakao is "035720."

Does Kakao Pay Dividends? What’s The Current 035720 Dividend Yield?

Yes, 035720 Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Kakao dividend yield is 0.19%.

What Is the Current Kakao Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Kakao (Seoul: 035720) market cap is 17.42T KRW.

What Is Kakao's (035720) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Kakao EPS is currently 1,178 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Kakao Earnings Date?

Kakao's next earnings report will be released on 05/11/2026.

Is 035720 a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Kakao moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for 035720 stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Kakao Stock Split?

Kakao has split 3 times. (See the 035720 stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Kakao Have?

Kakao has 15856 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Kakao (Seoul: 035720)?

As of 11/08/2026, Kakao (035720) is trading at a share price of 40,450 KRW, with a previous close of 39,550 KRW. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 39,200 KRW to 40,950 KRW, while its 52-week range spans from 32,250 KRW to 69,700 KRW.

What Is Kakao (035720) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Kakao is 58,885 KRW, with a high estimate of 87000 KRW and a low estimate of 41000 KRW. 22 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +45.57% Upside potential.
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