External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Mirae Asset Securities

Mirae Asset Securities

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Mirae Asset Securities Co.,Ltd. provides comprehensive wealth management services. The Company offers fixed income securities brokerage, securities dealing, equity underwriting, and other services. Mirae Asset Securities also deals with mergers and acquisitions, foreign currency, and financial derivatives

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<ul><li>Three reasons guidance appears conservative Offline: Product portfolio/channel expansion APR delivered a 4Q25 earnings surprise, yet its shares have experienced heightened volatility</li><li>We attribute this to the company’s cautious guidance relative to elevated market expectations</li><li>Investor questions during the company’s recent NDR centered on future growth potential and strategic direction, and based on management’s responses, we view the guidance as conservative and readily achievable</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Three reasons guidance appears conservative Offline: Product portfolio/channel expansion APR delivered a 4Q25 earnings surprise, yet its shares have experienced heightened volatilityWe attribute this to the company’s cautious guidance relative to elevated market expectationsInvestor questions during the company’s recent NDR centered on future growth potential and strategic direction, and based on management’s responses, we view the guidance as conservative and readily achievableContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

APR (278470 KS/Buy)Three Reasons Guidance Appears Conservative

<ul><li>APR posted above-consensus 4Q25 results, with revenue of W547.6bn (+124% YoY) and operating profit of W130.1bn (+228% YoY).</li><li>Growth surpassed already lofty expectations across key markets/channels (the US, Japan, and B2B).</li><li>Both online and offline channels saw strong growth, reaffirming broad-based momentum. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

APR posted above-consensus 4Q25 results, with revenue of W547.6bn (+124% YoY) and operating profit of W130.1bn (+228% YoY).Growth surpassed already lofty expectations across key markets/channels (the US, Japan, and B2B).Both online and offline channels saw strong growth, reaffirming broad-based momentum. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

APR (278470 KS/Buy)An Attractive Buying Opportunity

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Daishin Securities

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<ul><li>Maintain BUY rating and lift TP 7% to W320,000</li><li>In-line, strong results ahead on rapid US revenue growth led by online channels</li><li>2026F revenue at W2.0236tn (+39% YoY) and OP at W492.3bn (OPM 24%)</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Maintain BUY rating and lift TP 7% to W320,000In-line, strong results ahead on rapid US revenue growth led by online channels2026F revenue at W2.0236tn (+39% YoY) and OP at W492.3bn (OPM 24%)Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

APR (278470 KS Feb 2, 2026) - US Success Drives Record-Highs; W2tn Revenue Increasingly Within Sight

<ul><li>For 3Q25, APR posted above-consensus results, with revenue of W385.9bn (+122% YoY) and operating profit of W96.1bn (+253% YoY).</li><li>Overseas revenue surged to W309.9bn (+210% YoY, +22% QoQ), expanding to 80% of total revenue.</li><li>OP margin reached 25%, backed by strong top-line growth and an increased share of high-margin overseas sales. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

For 3Q25, APR posted above-consensus results, with revenue of W385.9bn (+122% YoY) and operating profit of W96.1bn (+253% YoY).Overseas revenue surged to W309.9bn (+210% YoY, +22% QoQ), expanding to 80% of total revenue.OP margin reached 25%, backed by strong top-line growth and an increased share of high-margin overseas sales. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

APR (278470 KS/Buy)A Rare Buying Opportunity

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<ul><li>The 3Q25 earnings season is set to kick off following the Chuseok holiday.</li><li>The consensus for Korean companies’ aggregate operating profit stands at W76tr (+18% YoY).</li><li>This figure has been revised up 1.9% over the past month, largely driven by Samsung Electronics (SEC) and SK Hynix. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The 3Q25 earnings season is set to kick off following the Chuseok holiday.The consensus for Korean companies’ aggregate operating profit stands at W76tr (+18% YoY).This figure has been revised up 1.9% over the past month, largely driven by Samsung Electronics (SEC) and SK Hynix. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Equity Strategy[October] Reduced Earnings Volatility Is the Key to a Re-Rating

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APR Corporation of Korea operates cosmetics businesses. The Company develops and produces facial mask, lotion, elite fluid, and other products. APR also develops and manufactures beauty devices.

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APR (278470 KS)

APR (278470 KS/Buy)Three Reasons Guidance Appears Conservative

Three reasons guidance appears conservative Offline: Product portfolio/channel expansion APR delivered a 4Q25 earnings surprise, yet its shares...

Mirae Asset Securities

APR (278470 KS/Buy)An Attractive Buying Opportunity

APR posted above-consensus 4Q25 results, with revenue of W547.6bn (+124% YoY) and operating profit of W130.1bn (+228% YoY).

Mirae Asset Securities

APR (278470 KS Feb 2, 2026) - US Success Drives Record-Highs; W2tn Revenue Increasingly Within Sight

Maintain BUY rating and lift TP 7% to W320,000In-line, strong results ahead on rapid US revenue growth led by online channels

Daishin Securities

APR (278470 KS/Buy)A Rare Buying Opportunity

For 3Q25, APR posted above-consensus results, with revenue of W385.9bn (+122% YoY) and operating profit of W96.1bn (+253% YoY). Overseas revenue...

Mirae Asset Securities

Equity Strategy[October] Reduced Earnings Volatility Is the Key to a Re-Rating

The 3Q25 earnings season is set to kick off following the Chuseok holiday. The consensus for Korean companies’ aggregate operating profit stands at...

Mirae Asset Securities

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