KT Nasmedia Reports Strong 1Q 2026 Results: Revenue +12.5%, Operating Profit +36.6%

1Q 2026 Results: Revenue 26.45bn KRW (+12.5% YoY), Operating Profit 3.32bn (+36.6%), Net Income from cont. ops 3.66bn (+26.5%)
Debt ratio improved to 97% from 118% at year-end 2025, no borrowings
Final dividend for FY2025: 700 KRW per share (total 7.89bn), paid on Apr 24, 2026
Additional treasury share purchases: held shares increased from 261,994 to 423,583 (161,589 shares bought in Q1)
R&D expenses 1.37bn (5.2% of revenue), up from 4.4% a year ago
Growth in digital (39%) and platform (61%) advertising; overseas revenue 1.81bn (+66% YoY)
Operating cash flow 8.82bn, lower than prior year but still solid
No significant litigation or contingent liabilities