Corporate & Sustainability

Samsung C&T Q1 2026 Earnings

April 29, 2026

Samsung C&T Global PR Manager

[Overall Performance – Revenue: KRW 10.466T, Operating Profit: KRW 720B]

[Revenue]
Increased by KRW 729B compared to KRW 9.737T in Q1 2025
Decreased by KRW 366B compared to KRW 10.832T in Q4 2025

[Operating Profit]
Decreased by KRW 4B compared to KRW 724B in Q1 2025
Decreased by KRW 102B compared to KRW 822B in Q4 2025

< Executive Summary >

Amid an uncertain business environment driven by geopolitical risks and despite the reflection of one-off costs, Samsung C&T maintained solid performance backed by a diversified business portfolio and competitiveness.

– The Engineering & Construction Group recorded a year-on-year decline in revenue and operating profit due to the completion of large-scale projects and one-off cost impacts. However, gradual performance improvement is expected, supported by the stable progress of key businesses. The Trading & Investment Group recorded a year-on-year increase in performance, driven by strong trading performance in key sectors including steel, fertilizers, and non-ferrous metals, as well as solid results from solar development and overseas operations.

– The Fashion Group recorded increases in both revenue and operating profit year-on-year, supported by improved consumer sentiment and strong sales of new products driven by enhanced product competitiveness. The Resort Group recorded revenue growth due to expansion in food service businesses such as catering and food materials. However, operating profit declined due to the impact of one-off costs.

< Performance by Group >

[Engineering & Construction Group]

Revenue: KRW 3.413T, Operating Profit: KRW 111B

[Revenue]
Decreased by KRW 207B compared to KRW 3.620T in Q1 2025
Decreased by KRW 631B compared to KRW 4.044T in Q4 2025

[Operating Profit]
Decreased by KRW 48B compared to KRW 159B in Q1 2025
Decreased by KRW 37B compared to KRW 148B in Q4 2025

– The Engineering & Construction Group recorded a decrease in both revenue and operating profit year-on-year due to the reflection of one-off costs and the completion of large-scale projects. However, gradual performance improvement is expected, supported by the stable progress of key businesses.

[Trading & Investment Group]

Revenue: KRW 4.114T, Operating Profit: KRW 109B

[Revenue]
Increased by KRW 678B compared to KRW 3.436T in Q1 2025
Increased by KRW 574B compared to KRW 3.540T in Q4 2025

[Operating Profit]
Increased by KRW 46B compared to KRW 63B in Q1 2025
Increased by KRW 56B compared to KRW 53B in Q4 2025

– The Trading & Investment Group recorded increases in both revenue and operating profit compared to the previous quarter and year-on-year, driven by recovery in steel demand, expansion of fertilizer sales, and strong performance in non-ferrous metal trading, along with solid results from global solar development and overseas operations.

[Fashion Group]

Revenue: KRW 573B, Operating Profit: KRW 38B

[Revenue]
Increased by KRW 69B compared to KRW 504B in Q1 2025
Increased by KRW 13B compared to KRW 560B in Q4 2025

[Operating Profit]
Increased by KRW 4B compared to KRW 34B in Q1 2025
Decreased by KRW 7B compared to KRW 45B in Q4 2025

– The Fashion Group recorded increases in both revenue and operating profit year-on-year, driven by stable growth of key brands and strong sales of new brands.

[Resort Group]

Revenue: KRW 930B, Operating Profit: KRW -21B

[Revenue]
Increased by KRW 51B compared to KRW 879B in Q1 2025
Decreased by KRW 55B compared to KRW 985B in Q4 2025

[Operating Profit]
Decreased by KRW 9B compared to KRW -12B in Q1 2025
Decreased by KRW 76B compared to KRW 55B in Q4 2025

– The Resort Group recorded revenue growth driven by an increase in park visitors and expansion of food service businesses such as catering and food materials. However, operating profit declined due to the impact of one-off costs.