[Breaking News] KEPCO E&C Turns Profitable in Q2 with Operating Income of KRW 3 Billion... First-Half Cumulative Operating Income Up 300%

KEPCO E&C recorded an operating income of KRW 3 billion on a consolidated basis in the second quarter of this year, turning from a loss in the same period last year to a profit. However, both revenue and net income decreased compared to the previous quarter.

On the 7th, KEPCO E&C disclosed its preliminary consolidated Q2 2026 earnings results.

■ Q2 Earnings Summary

Q2 revenue stood at KRW 103.284 billion, down 2.7% year-on-year and 8.9% quarter-on-quarter. Operating income came in at KRW 2.993 billion, swinging to a profit from the same period last year (a loss of KRW 511 million). However, this represents a 78.7% decline compared to the previous quarter (KRW 14.063 billion).

Profit from continuing operations before income tax expense was KRW 2.037 billion, up 528.7% year-on-year but down 88.5% quarter-on-quarter. Net income for the period was KRW 2.727 billion, surging 736.5% year-on-year but dropping 80.7% from the previous quarter. Net income attributable to owners of the parent company also stood at KRW 2.727 billion, up 736.5% year-on-year but down 80.7% quarter-on-quarter.

■ First-Half Cumulative Results

Cumulative revenue for the first half totaled KRW 216.618 billion, up 5.1% year-on-year. Cumulative operating income reached KRW 17.056 billion, soaring 300.4% year-on-year.

On a first-half cumulative basis, profit from continuing operations before income tax expense was KRW 19.81 billion, net income for the period was KRW 16.829 billion, and net income attributable to owners of the parent company was KRW 16.829 billion. These figures represent year-on-year decreases of 76.9%, 74.6%, and 74.6%, respectively.

The company stated that these results are preliminary consolidated figures prepared in accordance with the Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS) and may be subject to partial revision based on the external auditor's review.