[Edaily Reporter Yun Junghoon ] #KTCorporation Alpha continued its trend of improved profitability in the third quarter of this year, driven by steady growth in its T-commerce and mobile businesses.

KTCorporation announced that its consolidated operating profit for the third quarter of 2026 was 11.5 billion won, a 1.5% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue for the same period fell 2.6% to 93.8 billion won due to the shift toward a consignment-based product operation model. In contrast, transaction volume—which reflects actual trading activity—rose significantly by 15.3% year-over-year, surpassing the first-half growth rate of 9.0%.

TV and Mobile Drive Growth… Double-Digit Growth in Transaction Volume

Both the company’s core T-commerce and mobile gift certificate businesses recorded double-digit growth in transaction volume, driving overall expansion.

Transaction volume for the T-commerce channel “KT Alpha Shopping” in the third quarter increased by 10.2% year-over-year. Intensive investment in products and promotions centered on the company’s own online store, based on a “mobile-first” strategy, proved effective. Strategic product curation targeting the Chuseok season, new promotional programs, and expanded partnership marketing also boosted customer acquisition.

The mobile gift card business also saw third-quarter transaction volume rise 19.6% year-over-year, driven by strengthened partnerships with major platforms and increased demand for integrated gift cards.

Accelerating the AX Transition in Q4… Strengthening Exclusive Fashion Brands

In the fourth quarter, KTCorporation Alpha AI will implement its “SHIFT 2026” business strategy to accelerate its transformation into an AI- and data-driven “Connected Commerce Company.”

While expanding its AI data analytics platform company-wide, KT Alpha will enhance “Live Talk”—KT Alpha Shopping’s real-time communication feature—to strengthen the live elements of data-driven broadcasting. It will also apply an AI search response solution to “Giftyshow Biz,” its B2B service.

The company is also expanding its product lineup. It plans to successively launch exclusive and proprietary fashion brands such as “Le Toi,” “De Kim by Kim Seo-ryong,” and “Superior,” and actively target corporate customer demand with customizable, integrated gift cards.

The company will also continue its shareholder return policy, backed by a stable financial structure. As of the end of the third quarter, KTCorporation Alpha has maintained a debt-free business model and is continuing its shareholder return policy with a dividend payout ratio of around 30%.

Park Jeong-min, CEO of KT Alpha, emphasized, “While continuing our profitability-focused restructuring, we achieved double-digit growth in sales volume for both businesses through mobile transformation and channel expansion.” He added, “We have already begun laying the groundwork in November to ensure growth and a major leap forward next year, and we will swiftly implement business structure innovations so that we can deliver results immediately starting early next year.”