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Korea Aerospace Industries Q1 2026 Revenue Hits $7.5B, Up 56% YoY

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $7.5B and operating profit of $463M, representing 56% and 43% year-over-year growth respectively. Brokerages upgraded price targets, citing a turnaround in earnings and expansion across all business divisions.

전영빈·May 7, 2026 at 16:01·2 min

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AIKey Summary

KAI's Q1 2026 revenue jumped to $7.5B, up 56% year-over-year, with operating profit rising 43% to $463M
Quarter-over-quarter declines reflect delivery timing, but strong YoY growth signals a sustained business turnaround

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced Q1 2026 revenue of $7.5B, surging 56.3% year-over-year, according to preliminary DART filings released May 7, 2026.

Q1 2026 Results at a Glance

Both revenue and operating profit posted double-digit year-over-year gains. However, compared to the prior quarter (Q4 2025), revenue and operating profit declined 25.5% and 12.8% respectively.

Revenue: $7.5B, +56.3% YoY / -25.5% QoQ
Operating profit: $463M, +43.4% YoY / -12.8% QoQ
Net income: $285M, +41.4% YoY / -33.5% QoQ
Operating margin: ~6.1%

Market Reaction

Stock price rose 6% following the earnings release. DB Securities and Hana Securities both raised price targets, citing "all business segments entering growth phase." Analysts attributed strength to near-term revenue expectations from KF-21 fighter jet production ramp and Saudi space ventures.

This article was auto-generated based on DART official filings and international/domestic media reports, with the aim of rapidly disseminating key data immediately after announcement. Investors are advised to review official company filings before making trading decisions.

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