Korea Electric Power
About: Korea Electric Power Corp is an electric utility company in which the government of South Korea holds a controlling stake. The firm operates in the following segments: Transmission and distribution, Electric power generation (Nuclear), Electric power generation (Non-Nuclear), Plant maintenance & engineering service, and Others. The majority of the energy produced by the company comes from its nuclear and coal-fired assets. Korea Electric Power generates revenue through the Transmission and distribution segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Domestic operations.
Employees: 48,440
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
188% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $23K | Put options by funds: $8K
24% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 42 | Existing positions reduced: 34
7% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $128M [Q4 2024] → $138M (+$9.47M) [Q1 2025]
0.01% less ownership
Funds ownership: 2.9% [Q4 2024] → 2.9% (-0.01%) [Q1 2025]
14% less funds holding
Funds holding: 116 [Q4 2024] → 100 (-16) [Q1 2025]
57% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 21
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for KEP.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Benzinga
1 week ago
Top 3 Utilities Stocks That May Crash In June
As of June 2, 2025, three stocks in the utilities sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:KEP ) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript May 13, 2025 2:00 AM ET Company Participants Young Ji Chang - General Manager of IR Yong Thae Seop - Senior IR Manager Conference Call Participants Moon Kyeongwon - Meritz Securities Co., Ltd. Operator Good morning and good evening.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Korea Electric Power Corporation Files 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F
NAJU, South Korea , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 28, 2025, Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE: KEP) ("KEPCO") filed its annual report including audited consolidated financial statements on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report is available at KEPCO's website, home.kepco.co.kr/kepco/EN/ (Investor Relations – IR Information – U.S. Filing), as well as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website, www.sec.gov.
Negative
Benzinga
1 month ago
Top 2 Utilities Stocks That May Collapse This Month
As of April 21, 2025, two stocks in the utilities sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
KEPCO: Tailwind From Lower Energy Prices
KEPCO, South Korea's dominant power utility, is poised to benefit from lower fuel prices due to President Trump's tariffs, boosting its profitability. KEPCO's reliance on coal and LNG, combined with falling energy prices, positions it for strong earnings in 2025. Trading at a low valuation, KEPCO's stock offers significant upside potential, with the possibility of reinstating dividends.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Korea Electric Power: Dividends Are Back And Outlook Is Positive
I am still bullish on Korea Electric Power stock, considering its prospects and capital return. KEP has resumed dividend distributions, and its expected FY25 yield is at the high-single digit level. KEP should continue to deliver positive earnings on the back of drivers like operating leverage, a favorable change in generation mix, and lower energy-related costs.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
Korea Electric Power: South Korea's Power Giant Is On Sale
Korea Electric Power, the sole electricity distributor in South Korea, has faced significant challenges from 2021 to 2023, causing its stock price to plummet -71.19% from its ATH. Increased production costs, inability to pass costs to consumers, high debt, and political instability have contributed to KEP's financial struggles. KEPCO's monopoly status, cost management strategies, improved operating environment, and potential political reforms indicate it can weather the crisis and potentially thrive.
Negative
CNBC International TV
6 months ago
Mizuho Americas: Weaker Korean won would impact major companies
Farzin Azarm of Mizuho Americas says a weaker Korean won would impact major companies like SK Hynix and Samsung.
Negative
Investors Business Daily
6 months ago
South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall
South Korea is in turmoil and several stocks are taking a hit. The post South Korea's President Declares Martial Law, Says Nation On 'Edge Of Collapse'; Korean Stocks Fall appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:KEP ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 13, 2024 1:00 AM ET Company Participants Yang Si-young - Head of IR Conference Call Participants Pierre Lau - Citigroup Operator Good morning, and good evening. First of all, thank you all for joining this conference call.
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