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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2026

Commission File Number: 333-04906

 

 

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

65, Euljiro, Jung-gu

Seoul 04539, Korea

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  ☒    Form 40-F  ☐

 

 
 

Preliminary Results of Operations

 

  •  

The preliminary results shown below may differ from the final results.

1. Basis: Consolidated

 

Classification

(unit : in 100 millions of Won, %)

    Current Period
(Third
quarter(1)
of 2026)		      Previous Period
(Second
quarter(2)
of 2026)		     Changes
(%)		     Year to Year
Comparison
(Third quarter(1)
of 2025)		      Changes
(%)		  

Operating Revenue

    Quarterly Results      44,973        43,591       3.17       39,781        13.05  
   Year-to-date (“YTD”)(3) Results      132,486        N.A *      N.A *      127,705        3.74  

Operating Income

    Quarterly Results      5,523        5,660       (2.43 )      484        1040.28  
   YTD(3) Results      16,559        N.A *      N.A *      9,541        73.56  

Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax

    Quarterly Results      6,092        5,720       6.50       -1,639        N.A * 
   YTD(3) Results      16,467        N.A *      N.A *      5,844        181.77  

Profit (Loss) for the Period

    Quarterly Results      4,118        4,660       (11.64 )      -1,667        N.A * 
   YTD(3) Results      11,942        N.A *      N.A *      2,781        329.41  

Attributable To: Controlling Interests

    Quarterly Results      4,133        4,706       (12.18 )      -1,582        N.A * 
   YTD(3) Results      12,063        N.A *      N.A *      2,959        307.72  

 

(1)

Refers to the three-month period from July1 to September 30 of a given year.

(2)

Refers to the three-month period from April 1 to June 30 of a given year.

(3)

Refers to the nine-month period from January 1 to September 30 of a given year.

*

Means “not applicable.”

2. Basis: Separate

 

Classification

(unit : in 100 millions of Won, %)

    Current Period
(Third
quarter(1)
of 2026)		      Previous Period
(Second
quarter(2)
of 2026)		     Changes
(%)		     Year to Year
Comparison
(Third
quarter(1)
of 2025)		     Changes
(%)		  

Operating Revenue

    Quarterly Results      31,563        31,170       1.26       26,647       18.45  
   YTD(3) Results      93,791        N.A *      N.A *      89,673       4.59  

Operating Income (Loss)

    Quarterly Results      4,135        4,277       (3.33 )      -522       N.A * 
   YTD(3) Results      12,508        N.A *      N.A *      6,811       83.64  

Profit (Loss) Before Income Tax

    Quarterly Results      4,062        4,019       1.06       (2,305 )      N.A * 
   YTD(3) Results      12,421        N.A *      N.A *      5,655       119.63  

Profit (Loss) for the Period

    Quarterly Results      2,989        3,106       (3.77 )      (2,066 )      N.A * 
   YTD(3) Results      9,422        N.A *      N.A *      3,048       209.08  

 

(1)

Refers to the three-month period from July 1 to September 30 of a given year.

(2)

Refers to the three-month period from April 1 to June 30 of a given year.

(3)

Refers to the nine-month period from January 1 to September 30 of a given year.

*

Means “not applicable.”

3. Source of Data    Data Provider    IR, SK Telecom
   Provided for    Analysts and Investors
   Date of Provision    November 4, 2026 / 4:00 p.m. (Seoul time)
   Location    2026 3Q Earnings Results Conference Call
   Organizing Team   

IR, SK Telecom

(+82-2-6100-2114)

4. Other Important Matters Relating to an Investment Decision   

•

The preliminary results set forth in this report have been prepared on a consolidated basis and separate basis in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted in Korea and may be subject to change based on the results of the audit by the Company’s external auditor.

 

•

For further relevant materials, please refer to the Company’s IR website at:

 

https://www.sktelecom.com/en/investor/lib/announce.do

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

SK TELECOM CO., LTD.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Taehee Kim
(Signature)
Name: Taehee Kim
Title: Vice President

Date: November 4, 2026