Cheil Worldwide (030000) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for 2026 H1 was ₩20,921 billion, down 3.1% year-over-year, with Q2 revenue at ₩10,745 billion.

• Operating profit for H1 was ₩1,292 billion, a 14.2% decrease year-over-year, while Q2 operating profit was ₩927 billion, up 0.6% year-over-year.

• Net income for H1 reached ₩918 billion, up 15.8% year-over-year, with Q2 net income at ₩635 billion, up 24.0% year-over-year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit for H1 was ₩9,319 billion, up 1.6% year-over-year; Q2 gross profit was ₩4,896 billion, up 1.2%.

• Operating margin for H1 was 13.9%, down from 16.4% the previous year.

• Non-recurring costs in Q1 included retirement benefit provisions and overseas restructuring expenses.

• Total assets at H1 end were ₩34,644 billion, with cash and equivalents at ₩8,277 billion.

Outlook and guidance

• Future performance is subject to uncertainties such as exchange rates, interest rates, inflation, and strategic decisions including M&A.

• Forecasts are forward-looking and may differ from actual results due to market volatility.