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LG Electronics Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary28 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue was KRW 23,824.1bn, up 8.9% YoY; operating income was KRW 781.9bn, up KRW 93.0bn YoY, with a 3.3% margin.
Net income was KRW 708.4bn; home appliances and automotive electronics maintained profitability, TV improved significantly YoY, and automotive electronics sustained mid-single-digit-or-higher profitability for seven consecutive quarters.
B2B and subscription sales grew YoY; AIDC cooling orders exceeded KRW 3tn by Q3.
Financial highlights
Revenue was KRW 23,824.1bn, up 8.9% YoY; operating income was KRW 781.9bn, up KRW 93.0bn YoY and down KRW 797.2bn QoQ.
Net income was KRW 708.4bn, versus KRW 461.0bn in Q3 2025; income from continuing operations was KRW 708.4bn.
Operating cash flow was KRW 620.5bn; investing cash flow was negative KRW 986.9bn. Cash and cash equivalents ended the quarter at KRW 8.26tn.
HS sales were KRW 7,044.4bn with operating income of KRW 259.2bn; MS sales were KRW 5,021.5bn with operating income of KRW 146.7bn.
VS sales were KRW 2,826.1bn with operating income of KRW 190.3bn; ES sales were KRW 2,173.6bn with operating income of KRW 87.2bn.
Outlook and guidance
Q4 uncertainty includes interest rates, raw-material prices, FX volatility, geopolitical risks and diverging regional demand.
HS expects limited global appliance demand recovery; priorities include localization, regionally tailored Global South products, and subscription, B2B and online growth.
MS expects Q4 TV demand to decline YoY amid weak consumer sentiment and higher memory and LCD panel costs; cost competitiveness and efficiency remain priorities.
VS expects limited automotive demand recovery amid weak EV demand, while seeking backlog-driven sales growth and protecting profitability through cost and efficiency measures.
ES plans to grow overseas HVAC and AI data-center cooling; broader priorities include B2B expansion, Global South growth, production efficiency and supply-chain diversification.
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Latest events from LG Electronics
- Q2 2026 saw robust sales and profit growth, with advances in robotics and AI cooling.066570
Q2 2026 - Q1 2026 sales rose 4.3% to KRW 23.7T, with operating income up 32.9% to KRW 1.67T.066570Q1 2026
- 2025 sales growth offset by Q4 net loss; 2026 targets AI, B2B, and shareholder returns.066570Q4 2025
- Q3 sales and profit held steady as premium, B2B, and subscription growth offset global headwinds.066570Q3 2025
- Q2 2025 profit fell on tariffs, but B2B, subscriptions, and financial health showed strong gains.066570Q2 2025
- Q3 2024 revenue up 10.7% YoY, but profit pressured by costs and EV market delays.066570Q3 2024
- Q2 revenue up 8.5% YoY to KRW 21.69T, operating profit up 61%, strong B2B growth.066570Q2 2024
- Q1 2025 revenue up 7.8% YoY to KRW 22.74T; record profit and strong B2B, VS, and ES growth.066570Q1 2025
- Q4 2024 sales rose, profits held steady, and growth focused on innovation and efficiency.066570Q4 2024
Next LG Electronics earnings date
Q4 202628 Jan, 2027
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Next LG Electronics earnings date
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LG Electronics Inc., a subsidiary of LG Corp, is a major global player in the consumer electronics and home appliances market. The company manufactures and markets a wide range of products including televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and various other electronic appliances. LG Electronics is also involved in the production of vehicle components and business solutions, providing products like in-vehicle infotainment systems, HVAC components, and advanced displays for various applications. Additionally, the company offers digital signage and commercial products through its Business Solutions segment. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and its shares are listed on the Korea Exchange.