Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate SK Telecom Co., Ltd. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s stock price such as:

• SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s current stock price and volume
• Why SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s stock price changed recently
• Upgrades and downgrades for SKM from analysts
• SKM’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM)

Before we jump into SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of wireless telecommunication services in South Korea. The company operates through three segments: Cellular Services, Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services, and Other Businesses. The Cellular Services segment offers wireless voice and data transmission, cellular interconnection, Internet of Things solutions and enterprise communications, cloud, subscription, advertising and curated shopping services; as well as sells wireless devices. Its Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services segment provides fixed-line telephone, broadband Internet services; media platform services, such as internet protocol TV and cable TV; and business communications and related infrastructure services. The Other Businesses segment offers T-commerce services. In addition, it provides call center management, base station maintenance, information gathering and consulting, database and internet website, and broadcasting programs; international telecommunication and mobile virtual network operator services; and operates information and communications facilities; as well as engages in telecommunications and communication device retail; and software development and supply business. SK Telecom Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1984 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

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SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of May 08, 2026, 11:33 AM, CST, SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s stock price was $36.905.

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. is up 1.67% from its previous closing price of $36.300.

During the last market session, SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s stock traded between $35.870 and $37.070. Currently, there are approximately 0.15 million shares outstanding for SK Telecom Co., Ltd..

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 28.7, which is high compared to the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry median of 23. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. Stock Price History

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s (SKM) price is currently down 1.35% so far this month.

During the month of May, SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s stock price has reached a high of $38.150 and a low of $35.870.

Over the last year, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. has hit prices as high as $40.490 and as low as $19.660. Year to date, SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s stock is up 79.76%.

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What Caused SK Telecom Co., Ltd. Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of May 07, 2026, there were analysts who downgraded SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s stock and analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a A, which means it is considered to be Deep Value.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of May 07, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of 11.73%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 82 and is considered to be Very Strong.

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SK Telecom Co., Ltd. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of May 8, 2026, SK Telecom Co., Ltd.’s stock price is $36.905, which is up 1.67% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like SK Telecom Co., Ltd. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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