Lotte Chemical turns profitable in Q1 2026... Operating profit KRW 73.5B, net income KRW 49.6B


  • Consolidated revenue KRW 4.99T, operating profit KRW 73.5B (swing to profit vs FY2025 loss of KRW 943.1B), net profit attributable to parent KRW 49.6B (vs FY2025 loss of KRW 2.04T)
  • Separate revenue KRW 3.06T, operating profit KRW 76.2B, net income KRW 91.7B
  • Basic chemicals swing to profit KRW 52.1B; advanced materials KRW 29.5B; fine chemicals KRW 32.7B profitable; battery materials still loss KRW 7.7B
  • Debt ratio 76.03% vs 76.52% end of 2025 (slight improvement)
  • Physical spin-off of Daesan plant scheduled June 1, 2026 (board resolution Mar 26, EGM approval Apr 30)
  • Multiple lawsuits ongoing (employee status, indemnity, damages etc.), outcome uncertain

KOSPI Filing Information


  • Filing: Quarterly Report (2026.03)
  • Company: LOTTE CHEMICAL (011170)
  • Submission: LOTTE CHEMICAL CORPORATION
  • Receipt: 05-15-2026