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Kolon Industries Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary7 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue reached KRW 1,356.5 billion in Q2 2026, up 7.8% YoY and 9.6% QoQ, with H1 2026 consolidated revenue at KRW 2,593.9 billion; operating profit for Q2 was KRW 98.7 billion, and H1 operating income was KRW 160.7 billion.
Net profit was KRW 66.0 billion in Q2 2026, up 126.7% YoY but down 17.2% QoQ; H1 2026 net income was KRW 145.7 billion.
Industrial materials led H1 sales (45.4%), followed by chemicals (30.2%), fashion (22.6%), and others (1.8%).
Major business events included the absorption of Kolon E&P and full acquisition of Kolon Glotech.
Financial highlights
Gross profit margin improved to 29% in Q2 2026, with operating margin at 8% and EBITDA margin at 12%; H1 2026 gross margin was 28.2%, operating margin 6.2%, and net margin 5.6%.
Debt to equity ratio stood at 87% in Q2 2026 and 86.7% as of June 2026; net debt ratio increased to 64%.
Total assets rose to KRW 8,074.2 billion, with equity at KRW 4,328.3 billion and total liabilities at KRW 3,745.8 billion as of June 2026.
Basic EPS (common) was KRW 3,917 for H1 2026.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects continued growth momentum in the Chemical segment and stable performance in Fashion, with ongoing focus on operational efficiencies, product mix improvements, and expansion in high-value materials, automotive, and eco-friendly businesses.
New investments in PU synthetic leather and mPPO production are planned to drive future growth.
Guidance includes ongoing portfolio optimization and global expansion, especially in automotive and electronics.
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Latest events from Kolon Industries
- Q1 2026 saw profits and margins surge on industrial materials, chemicals, and cost controls.120110
Q1 2026 - Q4 2025 revenue fell 7.4% YoY, operating profit plunged, and net income turned negative.120110Q4 2025
- Sales up YoY in 3Q24 but net profit negative; major expansions and restructuring ongoing.120110Q3 2024
- H1 2024 sales reached ₩2.45 trillion, with PET film business to be spun off into a JV.120110Q2 2024
- 4Q24 sales up 5.9% YoY, net profit rebounds, and debt ratio improves to 92%.120110Q4 2024
Next Kolon Industries earnings date
Q3 202611 Nov, 2026
Kolon Industries
Next Kolon Industries earnings date
Q3 202611 Nov, 2026
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Kolon Industries Inc. is a South Korean company that operates across several key industries, including industrial materials, chemicals, films and electronic materials, and fashion. The company's industrial materials segment is a significant part of its operations, producing items such as tire cords, airbags, aramid fibers, spunbond, and membranes. In the chemicals sector, Kolon manufactures a variety of resins, including hydrocarbon and phenolic resins, along with polyurethane products. Their films and electronic materials division focuses on producing polyester films, nylon films, and various specialized films used in electronics and packaging. The fashion segment includes the design and sale of sportswear, casual wear, and other apparel. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and its shares are listed on the KRX.