YG Entertainment Reports Q1 2026 Consolidated Revenue of KRW 147.1 Billion, Operating Profit of KRW 19.4 Billion; BLACKPINK and BABYMONSTER Tours Drive Growth
Consolidated Q1 2026 revenue KRW 147.1B (+34.6% YoY), operating profit KRW 19.4B (vs loss KRW 5.2B in Q1 2025), net income KRW 9.8B
BLACKPINK 'DEADLINE' world tour: 33 shows in 16 cities, including Wembley Stadium; BABYMONSTER drew 440K fans in 2 years; TREASURE surpassed 1M cumulative audience in Japan
Debt ratio 32.62%, cash & equivalents KRW 192.7B; sound financial position
Dividend policy: 10-20% of separate net income (2024-2026); no share buyback or cancellation plan
Continued establishment of new subsidiaries and investment funds: expanding into AI, bio, robotics
YG Plus resolved to acquire convertible bonds of FNC Entertainment (April 2026)