LG Corp (003550) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Consolidated revenue for 2025 reached KRW 7,253B, a 1% increase year-over-year, with net income attributable to controlling interests up 28% to KRW 737B, mainly due to the Gwanghwamun Building sale.

• Separate revenue declined 5% YoY to KRW 885B, but separate net income surged 61% YoY to KRW 814B, also driven by the building sale.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated operating profit dropped 5.7% YoY to KRW 912B, while equity method gains fell 38% YoY to KRW 134B due to weak petrochemical markets and non-recurring impairment losses.

• Brand royalties and rental revenues remained stable YoY at KRW 496B.

• Dividend income on a separate basis decreased 10% YoY to KRW 389B, mainly from reduced payouts by LG Chem.

• Cashable assets on a standalone basis at year-end 2025 were KRW 1.35T.

Outlook and guidance

• Dividend per share for FY25 maintained at KRW 3,100, supported by allocating KRW 100B from building sale proceeds.

• Interim dividends introduced from FY25, with a flexible record date.

• Remaining treasury shares (2.0% of common stock) to be cancelled within 1H'26.