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LG Chem Q2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2025 earnings summary7 Aug, 2025
Executive summary
Sales declined to KRW 11,418 bn in 2Q 2025, down from KRW 12,121 bn in 1Q 2025 and KRW 12,242 bn in 2Q 2024, reflecting subdued demand and cautious purchasing sentiment.
Operating profit improved to KRW 477 bn (4.2% margin) from KRW 438 bn in 1Q 2025, despite lower sales.
Net income turned negative at KRW -112 bn, compared to KRW 260 bn in 1Q 2025 and KRW 60 bn in 2Q 2024.
Financial highlights
EBITDA reached KRW 1,715 bn (15.0% margin), up from KRW 1,723 bn in 1Q 2025.
Gross margin remained stable at 16.6% in 2Q 2025, similar to 16.7% in 1Q 2025.
Cash and equivalents increased to KRW 8,385 bn from KRW 7,293 bn in 1Q 2025.
Liabilities/equity ratio rose to 110.7% from 97.7% in 1Q 2025.
Net debt/equity ratio increased to 52.5% from 46.0% in 1Q 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Demand in petrochemicals expected to remain subdued despite resolution of U.S. tariff uncertainties; focus on cost reduction and capacity normalization.
Advanced Materials faces slowing EV battery materials demand due to early IRA subsidy termination; IT/Engineering materials sales remain solid.
Life Sciences anticipates higher revenue and profit from rare obesity treatment out-licensing.
Farm Hannong expects improved profitability in 2H 2025 from crop protection sales growth.
Energy Solution projects increased cylindrical and ESS shipments in North America, but conservative inventory management to persist.
Explain the impact of IRA subsidies on battery materials.
How will new capacity normalization affect profitability?
What is driving the increased ESS production in North America?
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LG Chem Ltd, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, stands as a leading chemical manufacturer on a global scale. The company's diverse product portfolio includes petrochemicals like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethylene, and propylene, alongside advanced materials such as polarizers, glass substrates, and semiconductor materials. It also ventures into life sciences, producing medical devices and health care products. LG Chem has established a significant presence in the energy sector, particularly in the development and manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), which are supplied to major automotive manufacturers. The company operates manufacturing facilities across South Korea and has a significant international footprint with operations in regions such as China, the United States, and Europe, underscoring its global reach and influence in the chemical, advanced materials, and life sciences industries. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and its shares are listed on the Korea Exchange.
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