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Telecoms\' Q1 results diverge after hacking incidents; SKT and KT profitability slows

A series of hacking incidents last year is expected to affect South Korea\'s three mobile carriers in the first quarter. SK Telecom and KT are seen posting weaker results as compensation payments and marketing costs weigh on profitability. LG Uplus is forecast to be the only one to report gains in both sales and operating profit, helped by subscriber inflows and growth in new businesses. Analysts also see scope for a recovery in the second half.

Industry

SK hynix results D-1 stirs market buzz as shares hit record high again

Market expectations for SK hynix are peaking ahead of its first-quarter preliminary results due on April 23. The stock rose as high as 1,228,000 won intraday on April 21, setting a record. Brokerages expect operating profit of 38 to 40 trillion won, above the 35.9 trillion won consensus. Analysts cite conventional DRAM and enterprise SSD, alongside a broader surge in memory export values.

Industry

Korea display big two expected to hold up in Q1 despite memory headwinds

Korea\'s two biggest display makers are expected to post relatively resilient first-quarter results despite weaker smartphone shipments linked to rising memory chip prices. Samsung Display is seen supporting earnings by supplying panels for flagship models such as the Galaxy S25 series. LG Display is forecast to return to operating profit, helped by base effects from one-off costs booked in the fourth quarter and a gap left by Chinese rivals.