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Korea Electric Power Board Proposes KRW 988.6 Billion Dividend for 2025

Tipranks - Fri Feb 27, 6:45AM CST

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Korea Electric Power ( (KEP) ) just unveiled an announcement.

On February 26, 2026, KEPCO’s board approved a proposal to pay total cash dividends of KRW 988.6 billion for the 2025 fiscal year to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025. The plan, which remains subject to approval at the annual general meeting on March 25, 2026, reflects a dividend of KRW 1,540 per share, corresponding to a market value dividend ratio of 3.2% based on the stipulated reference pricing period.

The proposed payout amount is calculated on KEPCO’s 641,964,077 outstanding voting shares, and dividends are scheduled to be distributed within one month after the shareholders’ meeting in line with Korean commercial law. The final dividend terms may still change depending on the external auditor’s review and the outcome of the shareholder approval process, leaving some uncertainty for investors regarding the ultimate size and timing of the distribution.

The most recent analyst rating on (KEP) stock is a Buy with a $23.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Korea Electric Power stock, see the KEP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on KEP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, KEP is a Outperform.

The score is driven primarily by very attractive valuation (low P/E and very high dividend yield). Financial performance is improving with better margins and strong free cash flow growth, but elevated leverage and margin volatility temper the rating. Technicals are modestly supportive with price above key moving averages and neutral momentum.

To see Spark’s full report on KEP stock, click here.

More about Korea Electric Power

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) is South Korea’s dominant state-controlled electric utility, responsible for power generation, transmission and distribution across the country. The company supplies electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customers and is a key player in the national energy infrastructure and policy landscape.

Average Trading Volume: 549,256

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $28.34B

See more insights into KEP stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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