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Kakao (035720.KS)
₩35,400-1150.00 (-3.15%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Kakao Corp.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
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The Narrative
Kakao Corp. in the Communication Services sector is trading at $35,400 with a market capitalization of $17.3T. Wall Street consensus targets $54,960 (25 analysts), implying a +55.3% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $36,500, remaining 26.2% below its 200-day moving average. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 45/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +55.3% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (KRW) | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | Q1 2026 | Q2 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | ₩1.92T↓ | ₩2.09T↓ | ₩2.12T↑ | ₩1.94T↓ | ₩2.10T |
| Gross Profit | ₩1.81T↓ | ₩1.97T↓ | ₩2.00T↑ | ₩1.80T↓ | ₩1.93T |
| Operating Income | ₩203.90B↓ | ₩208.05B↓ | ₩234.26B↑ | ₩211.40B↓ | ₩277.02B |
| Net Income | ₩161.25B↑ | ₩124.92B↑ | ₩33.47B↓ | ₩171.70B↑ | ₩16.33B |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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,...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
₩17.32T
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.15
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
20.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
3.85%
Volume
Today's trading volume
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