Kia Reports 4.16 Trillion Won Net Profit in H1 2026, Down 10.79% Year-on-Year

Kia has released its 2026 fiscal year first-half financial report, disclosing revenue of 62.54 trillion Korean won and net profit attributable to the parent company's shareholders of 4.16 trillion KRW.

Key Financial Metrics

Operating revenue for the first half of 2026 reached 62.54 trillion KRW, representing a year-on-year decline of 10.79%. Net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company came in at 4.16 trillion KRW, also down 10.79% year-on-year.

Basic earnings per share totaled 10,700 KRW. Operating cash flow from activities amounted to 7.17 trillion KRW. No significant changes were noted in the company's profit structure.

Balance Sheet Overview

As of June 30, 2026, Kia's total assets stood at 106.83 trillion KRW, with total liabilities of 42.14 trillion KRW. Shareholders' equity was recorded at 64.69 trillion KRW, and the overall financial position remained stable. No major adjustments were made to the company's financial structure.

Quarterly Context

In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Kia reported net profit of 2.33 trillion KRW, up 2.6% year-on-year. The first quarter saw operating profit of 2.21 trillion KRW, indicating a gradual recovery in profitability following earlier pressure on margins.