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Solum Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary14 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Operates globally in electronic components and ICT, with 35 consolidated subsidiaries and a diversified product portfolio including power modules, 3IN1 boards, ESL, and IoT solutions.
2026 H1 revenue was KRW 970.1 billion, with operating income of KRW 43.5 billion and net income of KRW 10.1 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline in profitability.
Major customer Samsung Electronics and affiliates accounted for 43% of H1 revenue.
Significant investments in R&D and global production capacity, with ongoing expansion in new markets and product lines.
Financial highlights
H1 2026 revenue: KRW 970.1 billion (down from KRW 1,700.2 billion in H1 2025).
Operating income: KRW 43.5 billion (down from KRW 46.5 billion in H1 2025).
Net income: KRW 10.1 billion (down from KRW 14.2 billion in H1 2025).
Gross margin: 18.6% in H1 2026 (down from 20.2% in H1 2025).
Basic EPS: KRW 195 (down from KRW 281 in H1 2025).
Cash and cash equivalents at period end: KRW 132.0 billion.
Outlook and guidance
Focus on expanding ESL and digital signage solutions, leveraging in-house test-bed for new retail technologies.
Continued investment in R&D and global production to support growth in high-value applications (AI, EV, data centers).
Management expects ongoing market volatility but aims for long-term growth through product mix optimization and global expansion.
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- Q1 2026 revenue and net income grew, led by ICT, but customer concentration and litigation risks remain.248070Q1 2026
- Revenue up, profit down; major expansion, new preferred shares, and legal risks ongoing.248070Q4 2025
- 2Q25 sales hit a record, ICT surged, but leverage rose and H1 profit declined; cosmetics deal closed.248070Q2 2025
- 2024 profit fell 67% on lower sales, but SoluM accelerates global and new business expansion.248070Q4 2024
Next Solum earnings date
Q3 202620 Nov, 2026
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Solum Co., Ltd., headquartered in Yongin-si, South Korea, is a company primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sales of electronic components. The company operates in two main segments: Electronic Parts and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). In the Electronic Parts segment, Solum manufactures and sells a variety of products including switching mode power supplies for televisions, adapters for mobile devices, power modules for servers, LED lighting, 3IN1 boards, and tuners. The ICT segment focuses on the production and sales of electronic shelf labels (ESLs), Internet of Things (IoT) products, and CE-WiFi. Its shares are listed on the Korea Exchange.