StocksMedium•28 October 2026•
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South Korea's SKC Reports Q3 Operating Loss of 49.6 Billion Won
Key Facts
1SKC recorded a consolidated operating loss of 49.6 billion won in Q3, which was 2.7 times higher than the market forecast of 18.3 billion won.
2Company revenue reached 638.9 billion won, representing a 26.0% increase compared to the same period last year.
3Samsung Securities expects losses in the secondary battery materials division to continue through the first half of next year.
SKC recorded a consolidated operating loss of 49.6 billion won in the third quarter of 2026. Financial News reported that the loss was 2.7 times higher than the market forecast of 18.3 billion won, even as company revenue grew by 26% year-on-year to reach 638.9 billion won.
Samsung Securities expects losses in the secondary battery materials division of SKC to continue through the first half of next year. The wider-than-expected deficit is attributed to ongoing operational challenges within the battery segment, which significantly impacted the quarterly bottom line.