LG Corp stock reports a 92.5 percent Q2 profit jump

Published on 10/07/2026 at 03:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

LG Corp stock produced KRW 2.14 trillion in Q2 revenue, up 19.0 percent year over year. Twelve analysts set a Buy consensus and a KRW 125,917 average target.

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LG Corp (ISIN KR7003550001) was trading at KRW 113,000 on KOSPI at 9:55 a.m. KST on October 7, 2026, down 2.08 percent from the prior close. The holding company posted Q2 2026 operating profit of KRW 533.0 billion, up 92.5 percent year over year, according to ATS View.

Second quarter profit accelerates

ATS View reports that LG generated KRW 2.14 trillion in Q2 2026 revenue, an increase of 19.0 percent from the same period a year earlier. Net income reached KRW 533.8 billion, up 118.6 percent year over year, while the operating margin stood at 24.9 percent.

The earnings mix matters because LG Corp is a holding company whose results reflect the performance of affiliated businesses across electronics, chemicals, telecommunications and services. Q2 operating profit also rose 28.8 percent from Q1, giving the first half of 2026 a stronger earnings base than the opening quarter alone.

Analysts keep target above the quote

According to Investing.com on October 6, 2026, 12 analysts gave LG a Buy consensus. The average 12-month target was KRW 125,917, with a high estimate of KRW 150,000 and a low estimate of KRW 71,000.

The average target lies 11.4 percent above the KRW 113,000 price on October 7, 2026. That gap places the analyst view above the latest market quote, while the 52-week range of KRW 70,100 to KRW 185,900 shows that the stock remains well below its yearly peak.

Stock value follows subsidiary earnings

LG Corp's market capitalization stood at KRW 17.1 trillion on October 7, 2026, while volume reached 22,163 shares during the quoted session. The combination of stronger consolidated earnings and a valuation target above the market price gives investors two separate reference points for the holding company's share value.

For investors, the key issue is whether subsidiary earnings can sustain the Q2 acceleration. LG's next earnings date is November 5, 2026, according to Investing.com.

LG Corp stock trades below its target

LG Corp stock was last at KRW 113,000 on KOSPI at 9:55 a.m. KST on October 7, 2026, with a daily change of negative 2.08 percent and a market capitalization of KRW 17.1 trillion. The next test is whether the earnings improvement can support the valuation gap reflected in the KRW 125,917 consensus target.