What were Lotte Chemical's key financial results for Q2 2026, and how do they compare to the same period last year?

Lotte Chemical reported Q2 2026 consolidated revenue of 5.69 trillion KRW, a 39.2% year-on-year increase; operating profit amounted to 110.1 billion KRW, marking a return to profitability; and net profit stood at 194.5 billion KRW, reversing from a net loss of 471.3 billion KRW in Q2 2025.

How did Lotte Chemical sustain profitability amid ongoing global supply chain pressures from Middle East geopolitical instability?

Despite persistent supply chain pressures caused by Middle East geopolitical instability, Lotte Chemical maintained profitability through production operation optimization and a management strategy focused on enhancing profitability, alongside accelerated business restructuring—including the June 2026 spin-off of the DaeSan plant, its planned integration with Hyundai Chemical into a joint entity in September 2026, regulatory approval for the restructuring of the Yeosu plant to advance integrated operations, and the planned completion of the Yulchon Compounding plant within 2026 to expand high-value-added products such as super engineering plastics and further optimize its business portfolio.

Lotte Chemical Continues Profitability

Aug 12, 2026

Lotte Chemical posted continued profits in Q2 2026 with revenue up 39.2% YoY, overcoming supply chain challenges. Strategic restructuring includes plant splits and expanded engineering plastics capacity via new factory construction.

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