Aekyung Industrial announced on the 11th that its consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026 reached 158.8 billion KRW, representing a 5.1% increase year-on-year. Excluding one-time costs, the operating profit stood at 5.7 billion KRW, indicating robust core business profitability, despite reporting a net loss of 1.6 billion KRW when including those one-time expenses.

The company is implementing a multi-faceted growth strategy focused on global market diversification, product portfolio expansion, enhanced response to growth channels, and strengthening profitability based on premium offerings. The cosmetics segment achieved a revenue of 51.9 billion KRW, a notable 13.0% increase compared to the previous year. However, the segment did experience an operating loss of 1.5 billion KRW, shifting into the red, although the adjusted operating profit excluding one-time costs was 500 million KRW.

In response to varying consumer preferences and market conditions across different countries, Aekyung Industrial is aggressively rolling out brand strategies tailored to local markets. Its skincare brand signiq has entered the U.S. market through Amazon and TikTok Shop and is also expanding in China via Tmall and TikTok channels while actively participating in domestic pop-up events through Musinsa, significantly enhancing its global recognition.

Aekyung's makeup brands, AGE20'S and LUNA, have successfully penetrated the European market, with expansions into Poland and the UK, respectively. In China, the company is restructuring its business operations to focus on live streaming channels like TikTok, Kuaishou, and is cultivating new strategic products aimed at driving revenue growth.

Domestically, AGE20'S has launched new products such as the 'Ampoule Essence Pact Diamond Glow Shot', 'Melanin Shot Spot Cover Cushion', and 'Melan Defense Spot Tone-Up Essence Sun Cream', enhancing its competitive edge in home shopping and digital channels. LUNA also achieved its highest-ever sales during the Olive Young sales period, underlining its strong growth trajectory.

Looking ahead, Aekyung plans to concentrate on nurturing its skincare brands, including signiq and One Thing, while bolstering the global presence of its makeup brands, AGE20'S and LUNA. The strategy involves segmenting its cosmetics division into makeup and skincare sectors and enhancing its global and digital marketing capabilities, with a goal of increasing the cosmetics revenue share to over 50% by 2028.

In terms of daily necessities, the business recorded first-quarter revenues of 103.7 billion KRW with operating income dropping to 200 million KRW, a decrease of 95.8% year-on-year. However, excluding one-time costs, adjusted operating income rose by 12.2%, highlighting significant profitability improvements in global operations. Aekyung has entered major global distribution channels, including Walmart in the U.S., Rossmann in Poland, and Matsumoto Kiyoshi in Japan, which contributed to sales buoyancy across strategic countries such as the U.S., Europe, Russia/CIS, and Japan.

As the company works to solidify its presence in global markets, it aims to nurture key personal care brands such as KERASYS, SHOWERMATE, and LUVSCENT into global mega-brands while persistently expanding its distribution channels. The daily necessities sector will be refined into haircare and daily care divisions, enhancing global and digital marketing while focusing on premium products offering differentiated functionalities and value.

Aekyung Industrial is on a trajectory to transform into a global total beauty enterprise by adapting to changes in domestic and international consumer environments and market trends. Strategies for diversifying the brand portfolio, globalization initiatives, and strengthening profitability through premium offerings are in place to enhance market competitiveness and establish a solid foundation for long-term growth.