EcoPro BM (247540) Q2 2026 earnings summary
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Q2 2026 earnings summary
31 Jul, 2026Executive summary
Sales declined 4.7% sequentially and 26% year-over-year in 2Q26, mainly due to stagnant EV demand in North America and flat sales in Europe amid OEM model changes.
Operating profit dropped 14% QoQ and 63% YoY to KRW 18.0 bn, reflecting Hungary plant ramp-up costs.
EBITDA margin improved slightly to 7.1% in 2Q26 from 6.4% in 1Q26, but down from 9.9% YoY.
Financial highlights
2Q26 revenue was KRW 5,767 bn, down 5% QoQ and 26% YoY.
Operating profit was KRW 180 bn, with an operating margin of 3.1%.
EBITDA reached KRW 407 bn, with a margin of 7.1%.
Net income for 2Q26 was -KRW 5 bn, a significant decline from KRW 122 bn in 1Q26.
Outlook and guidance
North American market expected to remain slow due to the end of consumer subsidies.
European OEM model changes to negatively impact sales, but new vehicle launches may offset this.
Non-EV sectors, especially Power Applications, are expected to grow, driven by data center expansion and E-bike demand in Southeast Asia.
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