LOTTE Himart Co (071840) Q4 2025 earnings summary
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Q4 2025 earnings summary
9 Sep, 2026Executive summary
Achieved first annual sales growth in five years, overcoming a domestic home appliance market downturn.
Both existing stores and e-commerce channels contributed to revenue growth, with strategic focus on customer lifetime care and differentiated services.
Operating profit returned to positive territory after four years, driven by improved profitability and one-off items.
Financial highlights
2025 revenue reached KRW 2.3 trillion, up 0.8% year-over-year; operating profit at KRW 10 billion.
4Q revenue grew 2.8% year-over-year; cumulative annual revenue increased 0.8%.
Gross profit margin improved to 29.6% from 28.7% year-over-year.
Net profit saw a significant increase, with notable one-time gains and losses impacting results.
Outlook and guidance
Targeting KRW 30 billion in operating profit for 2026 through continued execution of four strategic pillars: service, contents, products, and store/e-commerce innovation.
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