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KT&G Q3 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q3 2025 earnings summary6 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved record operating profit in five years, with highest-ever quarterly revenue and operating profit, driven by strong global tobacco business and improved next-generation products (NGP) performance.

  • Global conventional cigarettes (CC) posted record-high performance for three consecutive quarters, with double-digit growth in both volume (+12.9%) and average selling price (+10.7%).

  • Full-year guidance raised to double-digit growth in revenue and operating profit, supported by global CC momentum.

  • Strategic partnership and joint acquisition of ASF, a leading Nordic nicotine pouch manufacturer, with Altria to expand globally from 2026.

Financial highlights

  • Consolidated Q3 revenue reached KRW 1.83 trillion, up 11.6% year-over-year.

  • Operating profit was KRW 465.3 billion, up 11.4% year-over-year.

  • Net income surged to KRW 418.7 billion, a 73.4% increase year-over-year.

  • EPS rose 81.7% year-over-year to KRW 3,898.

  • EBITDA was KRW 540.5 billion with a margin of 29.6%.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year guidance raised to reflect double-digit growth in both revenue and operating profit, driven by strong global CC growth.

  • Global expansion of nicotine pouch business planned from 2026, leveraging new partnership.

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Frequently asked questions

KT&G Corporation operates within the consumer defensive sector, specifically focusing on the tobacco industry. Alongside its primary business of producing and selling tobacco and related materials, KT&G has diversified its operations to include the manufacturing and distribution of red ginseng, red ginseng products, and other health foods. Additionally, the company is involved in the food and beverage sector, health functional food products, and cosmetics. KT&G also provides support services for leaf tobacco cultivation and engages in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of pharmaceuticals, including drugs, bio-pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter medicines, and medical supplies and equipment. Beyond its core areas, KT&G participates in the trading, real estate, leasing, and housing businesses. KT&G Corporation is headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, and its shares are listed on the Korea Exchange.

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