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KT&G Q1 2026 Operating Profit $251M, Up 27.7% YoY

KT&G reported consolidated Q1 2026 operating profit of $251 million, a 27.7% increase year-over-year. Revenue also grew 14.3% to $1.18 billion during the same period.

전영빈·May 7, 2026 at 16:00·Updated May 7, 2026 at 18:00·2 min read

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KT&G's Q1 2026 operating profit surged 27.7% YoY to $251 million
Revenue and net income climbed 14.3% and 46.6% respectively, signaling robust earnings momentum

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KT&G disclosed via DART filing on May 7, 2026 that consolidated operating profit for Q1 2026 reached $251 million, a 27.7% increase compared to the prior year period.

Earnings at a Glance

Revenue, operating profit, and net income all posted double-digit growth compared to the prior year. Operating margin was approximately 21.4%.

Revenue: $1.18 billion, +14.3% YoY
Operating Profit: $251 million, +27.7% YoY
Pre-tax Income: $351 million, +50.6% YoY
Net Income: $261 million, +46.6% YoY
Controlling Interest Net Income: $262 million, +48.9% YoY

Market Reaction

Foreign investors executed 13 consecutive trading days of net buying in KT&G shares around the earnings announcement. Yuanta Securities raised its price target citing improved earnings and per-share value, while Shinhan Investment highlighted strong performance from domestic and international tobacco operations.

This article was auto-generated based on DART filings and domestic/international news sources for timely delivery of key data following the announcement. Please review the company's official disclosure before making investment decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was KT&G's Q1 2026 operating profit?

Consolidated operating profit was $251 million, a 27.7% increase from $199 million in Q1 2025.

What is the difference between consolidated and standalone basis?

Consolidated basis combines KT&G headquarters and all domestic and international subsidiaries. Standalone basis reflects only KT&G headquarters results: revenue of $699 million (+10.6%) and operating profit of $176 million (+28.2%) in this period.

Are these final or preliminary figures?

These are preliminary figures pending completion of external audit. According to the filing, numbers may change following the external audit process.

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