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HMM Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary12 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
9M 2026 revenue was ₩102,478억, operating income ₩20,179억 and net income ₩23,002억, up 25.2%, 76.4% and 51.8% YoY, respectively.
Q3 revenue was ₩41,271억, operating income ₩13,946억 and net income ₩15,352억; container and bulk markets strengthened.
Financial highlights
9M revenue increased ₩20,640억 YoY, operating income ₩8,739억 and net income ₩7,853억.
Q3 revenue was ₩41,271억 and operating income ₩13,946억, versus ₩34,020억 and ₩3,541억 in Q2.
Q3 revenue was KRW 4.127tn, gross income KRW 1.522tn and operating income KRW 1.395tn, versus KRW 2.706tn, KRW 475bn and KRW 297bn in Q3 2025.
9M operating cash flow was KRW 2.936tn; investing and financing cash outflows were KRW 2.360tn and KRW 1.304tn.
9M cost of revenue rose 18.3% YoY, below revenue growth of 25.2%; higher vessel acquisition costs contributed to a 25.1% rise in charter expenses.
Outlook and guidance
Q4 container demand faces seasonal off-peak conditions and geopolitical uncertainty; plans include route adjustments, flexible capacity, cost rationalization and focus on higher-yield cargo.
Container rates are expected to remain broadly stable amid route-level volatility; port congestion and El Niño may constrain effective supply growth.
Q4 dry-bulk demand may be supported by Brazilian iron ore, South American grain and Guinean bauxite; China steel output and iron-ore volumes remain key variables.
Tanker rates may remain high amid Middle East risks and seasonal demand; possible easing of Russia-related sanctions and policy shifts affecting refined-product exports add volatility.
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Latest events from HMM
- Freight-rate collapse cut earnings sharply, while stronger bulk results and lower leverage offered support.011200
Q4 2023 - H1 2026 revenue and profit fell, but profitability and investment in green shipping remain strong.011200Q2 2026
- Strong profit rebound in 2024 amid volatile shipping markets and major fleet investments.011200Q3 2024
- 1H 2024 net income rose to ₩1,145.8B on ₩4,993.3B revenue, with a 22.7% debt ratio.011200Q2 2024
- Revenue and profit fell, but strong liquidity and strategic investments support future growth.011200Q2 2025
- Q1 2026 profit dropped sharply amid lower shipping rates and rising costs.011200Q1 2026
- Operating income fell 58.4% YoY as lower freight rates and higher costs pressured margins.011200Q4 2025
- Revenue and profit fell as freight rates dropped and costs rose, but green investments and stability continued.011200Q3 2025
- Q1 2025 saw strong results from containers, but outlook remains cautious amid market risks.011200Q1 2025
Next HMM earnings date
Q4 202612 Feb, 2027
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Next HMM earnings date
Q4 202612 Feb, 2027
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HMM Co., Ltd., formerly known as Hyundai Merchant Marine, is a South Korea-based integrated logistics company offering a wide range of shipping and logistics services globally. The company's operations include container shipping for various types of cargo such as general, reefer, oversized, and dangerous goods. HMM also provides bulk liner services, operates trampers (including Cape, Panamax, and Supramax/Handy), tankers for crude oil and LNG, and offers heavy lift and project carrier services. Additionally, HMM operates container terminals and delivers intermodal services utilizing rail, barge, and truck transportation. The company's fleet comprises several classes of container ships, including the HMM Algeciras-class, which are among the world's largest container ships. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and its shares are listed on the Korea Exchange.