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Kakao

035720 · KOSPI · ₩KAKAO · 카카오

₩29,500▼ ₩50 (0.17%)End-of-day · Oct 27, 2026 · End-of-day prices.
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Price · 1Y −51.56%
Market cap
₩13T
Enterprise value
₩2.2T
P/E
37.7×
P/B
1.1×
Dividend yield
0.3%
ROE
2.9%
Net margin
4.2%

Trailing 12 months from filed financial statements, as of H1 2026. Dividend yield: the 2025 dividend per share from the annual report ÷ today's price.

52-week range−57.7% from the high

₩29,200Today: ₩29,350 – ₩30,100₩69,700

Returns

  • 1W−6.5%
  • 1M−11.8%
  • 3M−17.3%
  • 6M−39.6%
  • YTD−50.9%
  • 1Y−51.6%
Volume today
1,112,452
0.8× the 20-day average
Traded today
₩33B
Listed shares
443,000,510
EPS (12 months)
₩782
Earnings yield 2.7%
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AI research · Update noteKakao Says No Block Sale or Rights Offering, Cites ₩300B in Shareholder ReturnsThe October 20 statements remove two possible concerns, dilution through a rights offering and asset sales after the spin-off, and add a stated ₩300B shareholder return whose details are not available.Read the full report →

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Signals

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  • BuzzNormalBuzz 48 of 100 (50 is a normal day for this stock).
  • SentimentMixedNews: Mix of routine product and hiring news, with one labor request. Community: 0 bullish, 0 bearish posts this week.
  • MomentumWeak-13.6% over the last month; the price is below its 20-day average.
  • News impactHigh123 news items and filings in two weeks; 2 rated high impact, 9 medium.

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Knock-on effects

Kakao: "No block sale or rights offering"… ₩300B in shareholder returns

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News about other companies that has, in the past, moved this stock too. Evidence-based, not a prediction.

Leveraged ETF flows

Estimated leveraged-ETF rebalance on Oct 26: sell ₩919M at the close (2.1% of 20-day average trading value)

Sep 23Last 20 trading days (% of average trading value)Oct 26

On its 7 biggest days of the last 60 (moves of 3%+), the estimated pressure averaged 5.3% of trading value and pointed the same way 7 of 7 times.

  • -2× KODEX 200 Futures Inverse 2X −₩548M
  • 2× KODEX Leverage −₩191M
  • -1× KODEX Inverse −₩108M
  • -2× TIGER 200 Futures Inverse 2X −₩19M
  • 2× TIGER Leverage −₩16M

Mostly via futures: index funds hedge with KOSPI 200 / KOSDAQ 150 futures, spread here over the index's largest members by market value.

Final after the close. An intraday "if the close were now" estimate needs real-time prices, which we don't have yet.

Estimate based on ETF size and daily moves; actual trades may differ.

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Held by 32 funds.

Estimated from the funds' index or underlying stock.

Futures and options

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Futures (2026-11): 29,500

Basis −0.17% · implied rate −3.6%

Open interest 108,314 contracts

Options open interest: 17,765 calls, 26,793 puts (put/call 1.51)

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Kakao stock overview

Kakao (카카오, KRX: 035720) is listed on KOSPI, in the Internet sector. Kakao Corp. Its shares closed at ₩29,500 on Oct 27, 2026, down 0.17% on the day, giving it a market value of ₩13T.

Key facts

Market cap
₩13T
Sector
Internet
Latest price change
−0.17%
As of
Oct 27, 2026
Main business
Kakao Corp.

Quick answers about Kakao

What does Kakao do?
Kakao Corp. is a South Korean internet company whose business centers on its online platform services, including its messaging and portal businesses, along with related content and other services. The company's separate financial statements recognize goodwill tied to its internet portal and other services.
What is the market cap of Kakao?
The market capitalisation of Kakao was ₩13T at the close on Oct 27, 2026.
Who are the largest shareholders of Kakao?
According to the latest official filings, the largest reported holders are Kim Beom-su (24.16%, as of Jul 25, 2025); Maximo PTE LTD (5.75%, as of May 12, 2026); National Pension Service (5.39%, as of Jul 1, 2026).
When is the next earnings report from Kakao?
Korean companies rarely announce results dates in advance. Based on when Kakao filed the same report in past years, its next 3q results is expected around Nov 14, 2026.
Does the National Pension Service own Kakao?
Yes. The National Pension Service held 5.39% of Kakao shares as of Jul 1, 2026.

Company profile

Kakao Corp. is a South Korean internet company whose business centers on its online platform services, including its messaging and portal businesses, along with related content and other services. The company's separate financial statements recognize goodwill tied to its internet portal and other services. The provided excerpt does not fully describe its products, customers, or geographic markets beyond these references.

Written by AI from the company's latest annual report.

Korean name
카카오
Sector
Internet
Themes
Webtoons & contentAI software & servicesInternet platformsFintech & paymentsSoftware & cloudAR, VR & XRCrypto & digital assets
Business group
Kakao
CEO
정신아
Founded
Feb 1995
Listed
Jul 2017
Listed shares
443,000,510
Fiscal year ends
Month 12
Website
www.kakaocorp.com

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Recent news

News · Yonhap News Agency·

Kakao plans to introduce AI pre-interviews and personality tests in its hiring process

Kakao₩29,500▼0.17%
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Predicted impact: Low

AI-assisted hiring process change; minor operational news already reported in last 14 days.

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Also known as: Kakao / 카카오 / 035720 / KRX:035720

Source: KRX statistical information