Operating Profitability and Strong EBITDA
Operating profit of KRW 146.7 billion in Q1 with an operating margin of 3% and an EBITDA margin of 21%. Management noted the company remained profitable for three months in a row and cited YoY profitability improvement driven by cost innovation and mix improvements.
Successful Shift to OLED and ASP Improvement
OLED products accounted for 60% of total revenue (up 5 percentage points YoY). ASP per square meter was $1,244, up 55% YoY (despite a 4% QoQ decline), reflecting a higher mix of premium OLED panels and improved product mix.
Stable Cash Position and Disciplined CapEx Plan
Cash and cash equivalents of KRW 1.525 trillion were largely unchanged QoQ. Management reiterated a disciplined CapEx approach: 2026 CapEx guidance of ~KRW 2 trillion with a disclosed ~KRW 1.1 trillion investment in new OLED technology infrastructure focused on future-proof tech.
Near-Term Shipment Recovery Guidance
For Q2 management expects total area to grow by a low-10% level QoQ, driven by increased shipments in large-sized panels. Monitor OLED gaming share expected to increase from low-teens last year to around 20% this year, signaling growth in high-margin monitor segment.
Revenue Mix Diversification and Growing Auto Exposure
Revenue breakdown in Q1: IT 37%, Mobile & Others 37% (down 3pp QoQ due to seasonality), TV 16%, Auto 10% (up 3pp QoQ). Auto and high-end segments highlighted as less seasonally sensitive and strategic growth areas.