KT&G Corp Reports Continued Growth and Strong Shareholder Returns

KT&G Corp, a leading Korean company in the tobacco industry, has announced its second-quarter results for 2025, marking the third consecutive quarter of revenue and operating profit growth. The company, which is listed on the Korea Exchange Stock Market, reported consolidated revenue of KRW 1.5479 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 349.8 billion. These figures represent year-over-year growth of 8.7% and 8.6%, respectively.

The company’s success is attributed to new global product launches and strategic pricing, which have driven strong performance across its segments. Notably, the tobacco segment saw a 10% increase in revenue and a 1.6% rise in operating profit. Global cigarette sales reached record levels, with revenue up 30.6% year-over-year to KRW 469 billion.

In addition to its operational achievements, KT&G has demonstrated a strong commitment to shareholder value. The company announced an increase in its interim dividend by KRW 200, bringing the total to KRW 1,400 per share. Furthermore, KT&G plans to repurchase and cancel KRW 300 billion worth of treasury shares, reinforcing its high-dividend trends and prioritizing shareholder returns.

Looking ahead, KT&G aims for double-digit operating profit growth for the year 2025. The company’s strategic initiatives and robust financial performance position it well to continue delivering strong results and shareholder returns in the second half of the year.

KT&G Corp’s market capitalization stands at KRW 15,758,268,563,456, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.39466. The company’s close price as of July 17, 2025, was KRW 139,500, with a 52-week high of KRW 144,000 and a low of KRW 94,300. Beyond its core tobacco business, KT&G also engages in the production of ginseng products and real estate development of former factory sites.