Mondrian Investment Partners 13F: Adds $3.4M to KT Stake
Key Points
- Mondrian Investment Partners raised its stake in KT Corporation by 7.3% to end with 2,620,126 shares valued at about $49.7 million.
- The telecom provider trades near its 52-week low at $17.32, sitting well below its average targets.
- KT Corporation is scheduled to report its next round of earnings on November 5, 2026.
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Mondrian Investment Partners grew its stake in KT Corporation by buying 177,892 shares during the third quarter. According to a Form 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 23, 2026, the firm held 2,620,126 shares worth about $49,651,393 at the end of the period. That move was a 7.3% increase from its previous holding of 2,442,234 shares.
Other Institutional Activity in KT Corporation
Other large investors adjusted their positions in the telecom company around the same time. Foster Group completely exited its position, selling all 14,571 of its shares. Niatross Investments Ltd grew its holdings by 1,744,039 shares, ending with 11,060,644 shares worth about $190,625,025. Kopernik Global Investors, Llc boosted its stake by 3,722,096 shares to hold 9,043,938 shares valued at about $156,641,003. Capital International Investors reduced its holdings by 1,449,134 shares, leaving it with 8,756,032 shares worth about $151,654,471. Pzena Investment Management LLC grew its holdings by 111,217 shares, finishing with 7,286,500 shares valued at about $126,202,177.
KT Corporation Stock Down 4.0%
KT Corporation recently traded around $17.32 as of October 24, 2026, matching its close of $17.32 on October 23, 2026. The stock sits near its 52-week low of $17.13 and far below its 52-week high of $24.58. Shares also trade lower than both their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Analysts tracked by consensus carry a mean price target of $21.94 for the company, leaving the recent price well underneath that average expectation.
Recent Earnings
KT Corporation posted trailing twelve month revenue of 27.43 trillion South Korean won, alongside trailing earnings of $1.84 per share. The company operates with a net margin of 4.7% and a return on equity of 7.2%. Its revenue dropped 10.1% year over year in the period. Observers will watch the company's upcoming earnings release on November 5, 2026, for further clues on its financial trajectory.
Dividend
The company pays an annual dividend rate of $0.81 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 4.7%. That payout is supported by a dividend payout ratio of 44.4%, meaning KT shares roughly half of its earnings with shareholders.
About KT Corporation
KT Corporation provides integrated telecommunications and platform services in South Korea, the rest of Asia, and other international markets. Headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea, the company connects millions of customers through high-speed internet, wireless services, and digital solutions. Institutional moves like this offer a window into how large managers view the long-term value of the firm's telecom infrastructure.
Bottom Line
Investors tracking KT will have fresh data to digest when the company reports earnings on November 5, 2026. Future regulatory filings will show whether institutional managers continue to accumulate shares near these price levels.
Source: Mondrian Investment Partners's 13F filing on $KT (Oct 23, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts