KT & G Corporation 033780

KT&G successfully concluded its participation in InterTabac 2026, the world's largest tobacco industry trade fair, held in Dortmund, Germany, from September 15th to 17th, showcasing its global brands and expanding its presence in the global tobacco market.

KT&G (CEO, Kyung-man Bang) announced on Sept. 22 that its Board of Directors approved a share buyback and retirement worth approximately KRW 360 billion to enhance shareholder value.

KT&G (KRX: 033780) announced the launch of its global brand ESSE at the duty-free shops of Istanbul Airport in Türkiye.

KT&G Corp (XKRX:033780) posts highest-ever first-half revenue with 18.5% operating profit growth, driven by international cigarette and NGP strength, prompting an upward revision of 2026 targets.

KT&G (KRX: 033780) announced during its earnings call on August 6 that the company achieved its highest-ever 1st-half revenue, driven by strong global business performance and its profitability-focused growth strategy. Operating profit also continued to post double-digit YoY growth for the 4th consecutive quarter, prompting the company to raise its full-year 2026 revenue and operating profit guidance.

ASF(Another Snus Factory), a leading nicotine pouch manufacturer, announced the launch of its flagship nicotine pouch brand, LOOP, in South Africa.

KT&G(KRX: 033780) announced on the 3rd that the U.S.-based global investment management company, Capital Research and Management Company, acquired 8.22% of its shares for investment purposes only.

KT&G (KRX: 033780) announced on the 10th that BlackRock Fund Advisors, the world's largest asset manager, has acquired a 6.15% stake in the company for investment purposes.

KT&G (KRX: 033780) announced on the 9th that the Capital Research and Management Company has acquired a 7.21% stake in the company for investment purposes.

The Capital Group Companies, Inc., a U.S.-based financial firm managing more than 3 trillion USD in assets, disclosed that it has acquired a 5.61% stake in KT&G(KRX:033780), South Korea's leading tobacco manufacturer.

KT&G (KRX: 033780) announced on the 7th through its IR session that proactive profitability focused management schemes led to 56.1% YoY global cigarette operating profit growth in Q1, which in turn led to a solid performance of the entire group.