DK&D Q1 2026: Revenue and Profit Growth, Credit Rating Upgrade

Consolidated Q1 2026 revenue: 39.68 billion KRW (+18.5% YoY), operating profit: 2.17 billion KRW (+22.6% YoY), net income: 2.28 billion KRW.
Credit rating upgraded to A0 (e-3) from A- (Nice D&B).
Cash dividend of 1.36 billion KRW paid in Q1 2026 (+89% YoY).
Total of 1,690,258 shares canceled in 2023-2025; continuous shareholder return policy.
Debt ratio 39.0% (FY2025: 36.6%), cash and cash equivalents 26.42 billion KRW.
Hat segment revenue 12.66 billion (+13.6%) and product (fabric etc.) revenue 13.20 billion (+44.2%) led growth.
New eco-friendly synthetic leather for car seats commenced mass production; government R&D projects ongoing.