Kakao Corp (035720)

Currency in KRW
33,450
-100(-0.30%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
33,05033,600
52 wk Range
32,25069,700
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
33,400.00 / 33,450.00
Prev. Close
33,550
Open
33,550
Day's Range
33,050-33,600
52 wk Range
32,250-69,700
Volume
1.1M
Average Volume (3m)
1.94M
1-Year Change
-43.8758%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
52,583
Upside
+57.20%
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
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

18 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
24 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 52,583
(+57.20% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Bernstein SocGen Group
Buy55,000.00+64.42%65,000.00Maintain24-08-2026
HSBC
Hold42,000.00+25.56%60,000.00Downgrade23-08-2026
Nomura/Instinet
Hold41,000.00+22.57%45,000.00Maintain07-08-2026
JPMorgan
Hold42,000.00+25.56%50,000.00Maintain07-08-2026
CLSA
Buy41,000.00+22.57%42,000.00Maintain07-08-2026

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, 06:44 am
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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 1,144.03%
Dividend Yield
0.22%
Industry Median 1.66%
Annualised payout
75.00
Paid annually
5-Years Growth
+20.11%
Growth Streak

035720 Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
29.2x11.8x5.4x
PEG Ratio
0.220.030.01
Price/Book
1.3x1.2x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.8x1.3x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
57.2%51.4%34.5%
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
55.77M12.61%1.87T
Other Institutional Investors
124.38M28.11%4.17T
Public Companies & Retail Investors
262.30M59.28%8.80T
Total
442.45M100.00%14.84T

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Kcubeholdings Co., Ltd.10.45%4,62,53,2221,55,17,95,598
Maximo Pte. Ltd.5.74%2,54,07,35685,24,16,794

FAQ

What Is the Kakao (035720) Share Price Today?

The Kakao share price today is 33,450.

What is the current Kakao (035720) share price and day range?

As of 02-10-2026, the Kakao share price is 33,450, with a previous close of 33,550. The share price has ranged from 33,050 to 33,600 today, while the 52-week range spans from 32,250 to 69,700.

What Is the Kakao Market Cap?

As of today, Kakao market cap is 14.8T.

Does Kakao Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Kakao dividend yield is 0.22%.

What Is the Kakao (035720) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Kakao is 52,583, with a high estimate of 74000 and a low estimate of 40000. 18 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +57.20% Upside potential.

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

The Kakao EPS (TTM) is 1,144.

When Is the Next Kakao Earnings Date?

Kakao will release its next earnings report on 05-11-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is 035720 a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Kakao Trade On?

Kakao is listed and trades on the Seoul Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Kakao?

The stock symbol for Kakao is "035720."

How Many Times Has Kakao Stock Split?

Kakao has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Kakao Have?

Kakao has 15856 employees.
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