Kakao (035720) financial statements
+3742.5%since 2013
- FY2025 revenue
- ₩8.1T▲ +3.0%
- FY2025 net income
- ₩491.5B▲ +789.1%
- FY2025 free cash flow
- ₩925.6B▲ +6.3%
Kakao income statement
| KRW millions | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period ended | 31 Dec 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Revenue | 8,099,148 | 7,864,033 | 7,554,821 |
| Operating income | 732,037 | 495,278 | 482,999 |
| Pretax income | 621,536 | 49,665 | -1,621,232 |
| Net income | 491,492 | 55,277 | -1,012,551 |
| Diluted earnings per share | n/a | 92.00 | -2,315.00 |
Kakao balance sheet
| KRW millions | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period ended | 31 Dec 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 6,373,784 | 6,169,766 | 5,389,191 |
| Total assets | 27,783,525 | 25,773,028 | 25,179,969 |
| Total liabilities | 12,558,603 | 11,830,134 | 11,321,370 |
| Total equity | 15,224,922 | 13,942,894 | 13,858,599 |
| Long-term debt | 990,548 | 327,870 | 845,628 |
Kakao cash flow statement
| KRW millions | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period ended | 31 Dec 2025 | 31 Dec 2024 | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Operating cash flow | 1,404,763 | 1,250,459 | 1,341,098 |
| Capital expenditure | -479,169 | -379,616 | -575,150 |
| Free cash flow (derived) | 925,593 | 870,843 | 765,948 |
| Dividends paid | -38,947 | -43,475 | -54,575 |
Quarterly highlights
| KRW millions | Q2 FY2026 | Q1 FY2026 | Q4 FY2025 | Q3 FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period ended | 30 Jun 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Revenue (derived) | 2,098,456 | 1,942,077 | 2,120,524 | 2,086,580 |
| Operating income (derived) | 277,016 | 211,398 | 232,662 | 208,048 |
| Net income (derived) | 16,332 | 171,696 | 33,469 | 124,924 |
| Diluted earnings per share | n/a | n/a | n/a | 278.00 |
| Operating cash flow (derived) | 43,261 | 316,695 | 467,740 | 313,254 |
| Total assets | 27,672,995 | 28,802,760 | 27,783,525 | 26,891,358 |
Kakao major shareholders
| Holder | Share of class | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 김범수 | 24.2% | 106,894,502 | 24 July 2025 |
| 막시모피티이엘티디 | 5.8% | 25,407,356 | 11 May 2026 |
| 국민연금공단 | 5.4% | 23,873,979 | 30 June 2026 |
| BlackRockFundAdvisors | 5.0% | 22,210,895 | 2 August 2026 |
Kakao DART filings
| Filed | Form | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2026 | Major Matters Report | Current report |
| 20 August 2026 | Major Matters Report | Current report |
| 20 August 2026 | Major Matters Report | Current report |
| 13 August 2026 | Semiannual Report | Half-year report |
| 14 May 2026 | Quarterly Report | Quarterly report |
| 15 April 2026 | Major Matters Report | Current report |
| 17 March 2026 | Business Report | Annual report |
| 10 February 2026 | Major Matters Report | Current report |
Common questions
What was Kakao's revenue in fiscal 2025?
Kakao reported ₩8.1 trillion in revenue for fiscal 2025, the year ended 31 December 2025, up 3.0% from fiscal 2024.
What was Kakao's net income in fiscal 2025?
Kakao reported net income of ₩491.5 billion for fiscal 2025, the year ended 31 December 2025, up 789.1% from fiscal 2024.
What was Kakao's free cash flow in fiscal 2025?
Kakao had ₩925.6 billion in free cash flow in fiscal 2025. Operating cash flow was ₩1.4 trillion and capital expenditure was ₩479.2 billion.
What were Kakao's total assets at the end of fiscal 2025?
Kakao reported total assets of ₩27.8 trillion at the end of fiscal 2025, the year ended 31 December 2025.
How much Kakao history do I get?
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