SK Discovery (006120) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for the first half of 2026 was KRW 6,344.8 billion, with net income attributable to owners at KRW 121.5 billion, and basic EPS of KRW 6,696 per common share.

• The group operates as a pure holding company, with major subsidiaries in green chemicals, life sciences, gas, blood products, real estate, and renewable energy.

• The gas business remains the largest revenue contributor, accounting for 93.9% of consolidated sales.

• The company completed several major asset sales and share buybacks, and continued its shareholder return policy with interim and annual dividends.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated revenue for H1 2026: KRW 6,344.8 billion (down from FY2025: KRW 10,164.0 billion).

• Operating income for H1 2026: KRW 159.4 billion.

• Net income attributable to owners: KRW 121.5 billion.

• Total assets: KRW 19,340.3 billion; total equity: KRW 8,229.6 billion.

• Interim dividend of KRW 500 per share and annual dividend of KRW 1,500 per share for common stock.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end: KRW 2,003.0 billion.

Outlook and guidance

• The company maintains a progressive dividend policy, targeting a minimum annual dividend of KRW 1,700 per share and plans to repurchase and cancel KRW 60 billion in treasury shares over 2026–2028.

• Ongoing portfolio rebalancing, including divestment of SK D&D and SK Eternix, is expected to further optimize the business structure.