SM Entertainment Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results and Continued Shareholder Returns

Consolidated Q1 2026 revenue: KRW 279.1bn (+18.4% YoY), operating profit: KRW 38.6bn (+22.2% YoY), net income controlling: KRW 32.5bn (+26.5% YoY)
Dividend per share: KRW 1,620 for 2025 (up 305% from KRW 400), successful 3-year shareholder return policy
Total 936,211 shares cancelled in 2024-2025; no treasury shares held
Credit rating: A+ (NICE), stable outlook
Major lawsuit (KRW 9.1bn) won; contingent liabilities of KRW 11.58bn (K-ist 2nd trial judgment etc.) remain
Tencent Music executive appointed to board, strengthening strategic alliance
Additional 11.42% stake in Dear U acquired (KRW 135.6bn) to enhance control
Total assets: KRW 2.01tn, debt ratio 32.6% – sound financial structure