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KT&G Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary5 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Record Q3 revenue of KRW 1,905.2bn (+4.3% YoY) and operating profit of KRW 530.1bn (+13.9%); tobacco business also set quarterly revenue and operating-profit records.
Tobacco growth, stronger health-functional food profitability and real-estate cost savings supported results; consolidated net income was KRW 114.1bn versus KRW 272.9bn a year earlier.
Financial highlights
Revenue was KRW 1,905.2bn (+4.3% YoY); operating profit was KRW 530.1bn (+13.9%); EBITDA was KRW 606.2bn (+12.2%).
Earnings highlights showed net income of KRW 104.1bn (-75.1% YoY) and EPS of KRW 1,022 (-73.8%); the condensed consolidated income statement listed net income of KRW 114.1bn versus KRW 272.9bn.
Consolidated gross profit was KRW 998.4bn (+11.1% YoY); gross margin was 51.7% versus 45.4%, and operating margin was 27.8% versus 25.5%.
Consolidated other income/expenses were KRW 358.4bn of expense versus KRW 39.9bn of income in 3Q'25.
Segment performance
Tobacco revenue reached a record KRW 1,306.5bn (+6.0% YoY); operating profit was a record KRW 425.5bn (+14.4%), with a 32.6% margin.
International combustible-cigarette volume, revenue and operating profit grew 6.2%, 10.5% and 21.9% YoY, respectively; volume and revenue reached quarterly highs.
NGP revenue rose to KRW 294.0bn from KRW 279.1bn; Korea stick volume grew 6.8% YoY and stick share reached 49.1%, up 3.2pp.
Health-functional food revenue increased 3.4% to KRW 372.2bn and operating profit rose 12.2% to KRW 80.1bn; growth came from premium and value brands and improved regional profitability.
Real-estate revenue fell 13.3% to KRW 126.7bn as projects neared completion; operating profit increased 19.8% to KRW 24.8bn on lower costs.
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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.