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LG Electronics (066570) Earnings: Missed Estimates for Q4 with Significant Operating Profit Decline

By February 6, 2025 No Comments
  • LG Uplus reported an operating profit of 142.2 billion won in Q4, which is a decrease of 27% compared to the previous year.
  • The reported operating profit fell short of the estimated 190.52 billion won.
  • The company recorded a net loss of 19.5 billion won, contrasting starkly with a profit of 100.9 billion won the previous year.
  • This net loss did not meet the estimated net profit of 109.41 billion won.
  • Sales amounted to 3.75 trillion won, showing a decline of 1.8% compared to the previous year.
  • Sales figures were below market estimates of 3.82 trillion won.
  • The analyst ratings for LG Uplus stand at 14 buys, 10 holds, and 1 sell.

LG Electronics on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage on LG Electronics on Smartkarma provides a varied outlook on the company’s performance and future prospects. Tech Supply Chain Tracker reports on China’s smartphone market growth in Q3 2024 and LG Electronics expanding its manufacturing in India, amid challenges in the industry. On the other hand, Devi Subhakesan‘s research suggests a bullish sentiment towards LG Electronics India IPO, projecting strong profit growth and potential valuation over USD10 billion, with the company aiming to raise significant funds, capitalizing on India’s growing consumer durables market. Sanghyun Park‘s insights focus on the upcoming IPO of LG Electronics‘ Indian subsidiary, with notable banks like JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley involved in the process.

Overall, the analyst coverage on LG Electronics highlights a mix of challenges and opportunities for the company, with a bullish sentiment towards its expansion and potential for significant growth in India’s consumer durables market. The research reports provide valuable insights for investors looking to understand LG Electronics‘ strategic moves and navigate the dynamic landscape of the technology and consumer electronics industry.


A look at LG Electronics Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value4
Dividend3
Growth3
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

LG Electronics Inc. manufactures and markets a wide range of digital display equipment and home appliances. Their products include flat panel televisions, A/V products, washing machines, air conditioners, refrigerators, as well as smart phones and tablets. With a strong score in Value, indicating favorable metrics relative to its price, LG Electronics seems to offer good investment potential for the long term.

Looking at the Smartkarma Smart Scores, LG Electronics receives solid scores across the board. The company scores well in Momentum, suggesting it is gaining positive traction in the market. Additionally, with respectable scores for Dividend, Growth, and Resilience, LG Electronics appears to be a stable investment option with potential for gradual growth. Overall, considering its strong performance in various aspects, LG Electronics seems poised for a promising long-term outlook in the tech and home appliance industry.


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