APR Co., Ltd. (A278470) Earnings Call Transcripts

APR Co., Ltd.'s Latest Earnings Call - Q1 FY2026

In the first quarter of 2026, APR Co., Ltd. reported record-high consolidated revenue of KRW 593 billion, a 123% increase year-over-year, and operating profit of KRW 152 billion, up 174% year-over-year. The strong performance was driven by significant growth in the cosmetics division, particularly in overseas markets, which accounted for 89% of total revenue. Management maintained a cautious outlook, indicating that while they expect continued growth, they are not raising guidance beyond the KRW 2 trillion revenue target for the fiscal year.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

Management expects to maintain healthy growth in Q2, with sales potentially similar to or slightly higher than Q1, despite the typical seasonal slowdown. They did not provide specific revenue targets for the U.S. and European markets.

What management said

[Interpreted] Before applying IFRS, well, for the #18 of the regulation, that standard and the operating profits are reflected there. And to follow the global standard, we decided to apply it earlier than the regulation announced -- regulation set. And you mentioned the difference between before and after the IFRS. And well, regarding the other revenue, there is no changes. But regarding the foreign exchange -- forei...

[Interpreted] Yes. My name is [indiscernible] from the communication team. Regarding the second number regarding in other region, you mentioned the proportions of vendors. We have many vendors. So it is really hard to break all down. But those vendors we call cross borders at the global level. And their proportion as of the first quarter is 40%, middle of 40%. And then regarding the first quarter, you also asked ab...

What analysts pressed on

Analysts expressed concerns regarding the sustainability of growth in the domestic market, particularly due to the decline in revenue from noncore businesses. Additionally, there were questions about the impact of rising logistics costs and air freight expenses on future profitability.

Main topics on the call

• Record Revenue Performance — APR achieved consolidated revenue of KRW 593 billion, marking a record high for the quarter. Management noted, "This quarter demonstrates our ability to overcome seasonality through sustained demand with growth momentum ...
• Cosmetics Division Growth — The cosmetics division reported revenue of KRW 453 billion, up 174% year-over-year, continuing a trend of triple-digit growth for five consecutive quarters. Management highlighted that this division is building a more ba...
• International Market Expansion — Overseas revenue reached KRW 528 billion, a 180% increase year-over-year, with the U.S. market showing particularly strong growth at 251%. Management stated, "The growth led by the U.S. continues to expand globally with ...
• Guidance and Future Outlook — Management did not raise guidance despite strong Q1 results, maintaining a target of KRW 2 trillion in revenue for the fiscal year. They indicated that while they expect continued growth, they cannot disclose specific ta...

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Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 4 APR Co., Ltd. earnings call transcripts on record, spanning November 6, 2024 to May 7, 2026. Based on this history, APR Co., Ltd. reports semi-annually. The most recent call on file is dated May 7, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

A278470

Exchange

KOSE

Country

KR

Sector

Consumer Staples

Industry

Personal Care Products

Calls on record

4

First call

November 6, 2024

Most recent

May 7, 2026

Reporting cadence

semi-annually