Contec (451760) Q3 2026 earnings summary
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Q3 2026 earnings summary
13 Nov, 2026Executive summary
9M 2026 revenue was KRW 52,404 million, below KRW 60,555 million in 9M 2025; operating loss narrowed to KRW 8,986 million from KRW 11,934 million.
Net income was KRW 2,942 million versus a KRW 15,845 million net loss a year earlier; the period included a KRW 12,011 million gain on the disposal of CSO.
Quarterly consolidated statements were unaudited and had not been reviewed by the external auditor.
Financial highlights
9M revenue fell to KRW 52,404 million from KRW 60,555 million; gross profit was KRW 6,663 million versus KRW 6,597 million.
9M operating loss narrowed to KRW 8,986 million from KRW 11,934 million; net income was KRW 2,942 million versus a KRW 15,845 million loss.
9M consolidated basic EPS was KRW 454 in the summary financial data; current-period net income included discontinued operations.
Cash and cash equivalents were KRW 50,631 million at Sep. 30, 2026, versus KRW 44,372 million at Dec. 31, 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Planned investment includes additional domestic and overseas ground stations, including OGS facilities, space situational awareness infrastructure, and satellite launches and operations.
Development priorities include automated constellation control, laser-based optical communications ground networks, and optical space situational awareness services.
Public-sector awards are typically seasonally stronger in spring and autumn, with Q4 traditionally having higher revenue; percentage-of-completion recognition is intended to spread revenue across periods.
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