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SM Entertainment Q1 2026 Revenue $192M, Up 20.6% YoY

SM Entertainment reported Q1 2026 revenue of $192M and operating profit of $27M, representing 20.6% and 18.5% year-over-year growth respectively. However, both metrics declined sequentially from Q4 2025.

전영빈·May 6, 2026 at 14:00·3 min read

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SM Entertainment reported Q1 2026 revenue of $192M, up 20.6% year-over-year with $27M operating profit (+18.5%)
Sequential results declined sharply: revenue dropped 12.5% and operating profit fell 29.3% from Q4 2025

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Updated May 6, 02:50 PM

SM Entertainment announced preliminary Q1 2026 results via DART disclosure on May 6, 2026: revenue of $192M and operating profit of $27M.

Performance at a Glance

Both revenue and operating profit grew year-over-year. However, sequential comparison with Q4 2025 shows double-digit declines in both metrics.

Revenue: $192M, +20.6% YoY, -12.5% QoQ
Operating Profit: $27M, +18.5% YoY, -29.3% QoQ
Operating Margin (Operating Profit/Revenue): ~13.8%
Net Income: $25M, -85.5% YoY (prior-year period included one-time gains)
Net Income Attributable to Controlling Shareholders: $22M

Market Reaction

IBK Investment & Securities assessed that SM Entertainment's earnings momentum remains valid across three dimensions with ongoing operational improvement. Samsung Securities characterized the Q4 slowdown as a 'pause for breath' while noting that junior artist growth trajectories remain on track. Meanwhile, subsidiary SM C&C recorded an operating loss of $2M in Q1 2026, extending its deficit position.

This article was auto-generated based on DART disclosures and domestic/international reporting, with the objective of rapidly disseminating key data following announcement. We recommend reviewing official company disclosures before making investment decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were SM Entertainment's Q1 2026 revenue and operating profit?

According to DART preliminary disclosure, revenue was $192M and operating profit was $27M. Both metrics increased 20.6% and 18.5% respectively compared to Q1 2025.

Why did net income drop 85% year-over-year if operations improved?

Q1 2025 net income of $174M included one-time gains unrelated to core operations. Q1 2026 net income of $25M reflects operational results alone, making direct YoY comparison misleading regarding operational performance.

What does operating margin mean?

Operating margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes operating profit. SM Entertainment's Q1 2026 operating margin of 13.8% means that for every $100 in revenue, approximately $13.80 translates to operating profit.

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