Korea Electric Power rises 21.3%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 24 2025
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- Stock Performance: Korea Electric Power's stock has increased by 21.3%, rising $2.21 to reach a price of $12.60.
- Market Context: This performance reflects positive market trends for the company as of October 2023.
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Analyst Views on KEP
Wall Street analysts forecast KEP stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KEP is 20.00 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 20.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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1 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 21.390
Low
20.00
Averages
20.00
High
20.00
Current: 21.390
Low
20.00
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20.00
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20.00
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About KEP
Korea Electric Power Corp is a Korea-based company principally engaged in the sale and delivery of electricity. The Company operates its business through four segments. The Electricity Sale Business segment is engaged in the sale and delivery of electricity and the development of power resources, among others. The Nuclear Power Business segment is engaged in the nuclear power, hydropower and pumped power generation business. The Thermal Power Business segment is engaged in power generation business such as bituminous coal, anthracite coal, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and others. The Other Business segment is involved in the design of power plants, the maintenance of power generation facilities, the supply of nuclear fuel, the provision of power information and communications technologies (ICT) services, the operation of renewable and solar power generation businesses, and the emission of greenhouse gases.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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