Amorepacific (090430) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue grew 6.4% year-over-year to 1,135.8 billion KRW, with operating profit up 7.6% to 126.7 billion KRW and net income at 113.0 billion KRW.

• Domestic sales grew 8.5% to 626.4 billion KRW, while overseas sales rose 5.8% to 497.1 billion KRW, led by Americas, EMEA, Japan, and APAC, despite a decline in Greater China.

• Growth was driven by strong domestic performance, resilient online and MBS channels, and stable travel retail and cross-border business.

• The company strengthened its global portfolio through the acquisition of COSRX and focused on channel diversification and premium product launches.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit margin expanded to 73.1% from 72.1% year-over-year.

• Operating profit margin improved to 11.2% from 11.0% year-over-year.

• Net income margin decreased to 9.9% from 11.1% year-over-year.

• Basic EPS for common shares was KRW 1,573, compared to KRW 1,606 in the prior year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were KRW 653.4 billion, up from KRW 524.6 billion at the end of 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• Continued focus on online and multi-brand shop channels, global expansion of key brands, and strengthening of travel retail and cross-border business.

• The company aims to maintain a dividend payout ratio of 35% through 2025, with a focus on stable shareholder returns and free cash flow utilization.

• Ongoing investments in marketing, new product launches, ESG, and digital transformation are expected to support future growth.