LG RELEASES PRELIMINARY EARNINGS FOR FIRST-QUARTER 2025
LG Electronics (LGEJY) has reported preliminary Q1 2025 earnings with record-breaking consolidated revenue of KRW 22.7 trillion and operating profit of KRW 1.3 trillion. This marks the first time LG's Q1 revenue exceeded KRW 22 trillion, with operating profit surpassing KRW 1 trillion for the sixth consecutive year.
Growth was primarily driven by the Eco Solution (ES) business in B2B sectors, alongside strong performance in subscription services, webOS-based advertising, and D2C sales. The home appliance division maintained global market leadership in premium products, while the vehicle solution business expanded in high value-added products, particularly in-vehicle infotainment systems.
The company's HVAC business began operating independently in Q1, securing major overseas contracts and focusing on commercial and residential markets with AI-powered innovations. Profitability was supported by efficient resource allocation, normalized raw material and logistics costs, and enhanced global production operations.
LG Electronics (LGEJY) ha riportato i risultati preliminari del primo trimestre 2025, con un fatturato consolidato record di 22,7 trilioni di KRW e un utile operativo di 1,3 trilioni di KRW. Questo segna la prima volta che il fatturato del primo trimestre di LG supera i 22 trilioni di KRW, con un utile operativo che supera i 1 trilione di KRW per il sesto anno consecutivo.
La crescita è stata principalmente trainata dal business Eco Solution (ES) nei settori B2B, insieme a una forte performance nei servizi in abbonamento, nella pubblicità basata su webOS e nelle vendite D2C. La divisione degli elettrodomestici ha mantenuto la leadership di mercato globale nei prodotti premium, mentre il business delle soluzioni per veicoli si è espanso in prodotti ad alto valore aggiunto, in particolare nei sistemi di infotainment per veicoli.
Il business HVAC dell'azienda ha iniziato a operare in modo indipendente nel primo trimestre, assicurando contratti importanti all'estero e concentrandosi sui mercati commerciali e residenziali con innovazioni basate sull'IA. La redditività è stata supportata da un'efficiente allocazione delle risorse, dalla normalizzazione dei costi delle materie prime e della logistica, e dal miglioramento delle operazioni di produzione globali.
LG Electronics (LGEJY) ha reportado resultados preliminares del primer trimestre de 2025, con ingresos consolidados récord de 22.7 billones de KRW y un beneficio operativo de 1.3 billones de KRW. Esta es la primera vez que los ingresos del primer trimestre de LG superan los 22 billones de KRW, con un beneficio operativo que supera los 1 billón de KRW por sexto año consecutivo.
El crecimiento fue impulsado principalmente por el negocio de Eco Solution (ES) en sectores B2B, junto con un sólido rendimiento en servicios de suscripción, publicidad basada en webOS y ventas D2C. La división de electrodomésticos mantuvo el liderazgo del mercado global en productos premium, mientras que el negocio de soluciones para vehículos se expandió en productos de alto valor agregado, en particular en sistemas de infoentretenimiento para vehículos.
El negocio de HVAC de la compañía comenzó a operar de manera independiente en el primer trimestre, asegurando contratos importantes en el extranjero y enfocándose en los mercados comerciales y residenciales con innovaciones impulsadas por IA. La rentabilidad se vio respaldada por una asignación eficiente de recursos, costos normalizados de materias primas y logística, y operaciones de producción global mejoradas.
LG 전자 (LGEJY)는 2025년 1분기 예비 실적을 발표하며, 22.7조 원의 기록적인 연결 매출과 1.3조 원의 영업 이익을 기록했습니다. 이는 LG의 1분기 매출이 22조 원을 초과한 첫 번째 사례이며, 영업 이익이 6년 연속 1조 원을 초과했습니다.
성장은 주로 B2B 부문의 에코 솔루션 (ES) 사업에 의해 주도되었으며, 구독 서비스, webOS 기반 광고 및 D2C 판매에서도 강력한 성과를 보였습니다. 가전 부문은 프리미엄 제품에서 글로벌 시장 리더십을 유지했으며, 차량 솔루션 사업은 특히 차량 내 인포테인먼트 시스템에서 부가 가치가 높은 제품으로 확장되었습니다.
회사의 HVAC 사업은 1분기부터 독립적으로 운영을 시작하여 주요 해외 계약을 확보하고 AI 기반 혁신으로 상업 및 주거 시장에 집중했습니다. 수익성은 효율적인 자원 배분, 정상화된 원자재 및 물류 비용, 그리고 향상된 글로벌 생산 운영에 의해 지원되었습니다.
LG Electronics (LGEJY) a rapporté des résultats préliminaires pour le premier trimestre 2025, avec un chiffre d'affaires consolidé record de 22,7 trillions de KRW et un bénéfice d'exploitation de 1,3 trillions de KRW. C'est la première fois que le chiffre d'affaires du premier trimestre de LG dépasse les 22 trillions de KRW, le bénéfice d'exploitation dépassant les 1 trillion de KRW pour la sixième année consécutive.
La croissance a été principalement tirée par l'activité Eco Solution (ES) dans les secteurs B2B, ainsi qu'une forte performance dans les services d'abonnement, la publicité basée sur webOS et les ventes D2C. La division des appareils électroménagers a maintenu son leadership sur le marché mondial des produits premium, tandis que l'activité de solutions pour véhicules s'est développée dans des produits à forte valeur ajoutée, notamment dans les systèmes d'infodivertissement embarqués.
Le secteur HVAC de l'entreprise a commencé à fonctionner de manière indépendante au premier trimestre, en sécurisant des contrats importants à l'étranger et en se concentrant sur les marchés commerciaux et résidentiels avec des innovations alimentées par l'IA. La rentabilité a été soutenue par une allocation efficace des ressources, la normalisation des coûts des matières premières et de la logistique, et l'amélioration des opérations de production mondiales.
LG Electronics (LGEJY) hat vorläufige Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 veröffentlicht, mit einem Rekordumsatz von 22,7 Billionen KRW und einem operativen Gewinn von 1,3 Billionen KRW. Dies ist das erste Mal, dass der Umsatz von LG im ersten Quartal die 22 Billionen KRW überschreitet, wobei der operative Gewinn zum sechsten Mal in Folge die 1 Billion KRW übersteigt.
Das Wachstum wurde hauptsächlich durch das Eco Solution (ES)-Geschäft im B2B-Bereich sowie durch starke Leistungen in Abonnementdiensten, webOS-basierter Werbung und D2C-Verkäufen vorangetrieben. Die Haushaltsgerätesparte behielt die globale Marktführerschaft im Premium-Segment, während das Fahrzeuglösungs-Geschäft in hochpreisige Produkte, insbesondere in Fahrzeug-Infotainmentsysteme, expandierte.
Das HVAC-Geschäft des Unternehmens begann im ersten Quartal unabhängig zu operieren, sicherte sich wichtige Auslandverträge und konzentrierte sich mit KI-gestützten Innovationen auf die gewerbliche und private Märkte. Die Rentabilität wurde durch eine effiziente Ressourcenverteilung, normalisierte Rohstoff- und Logistikkosten sowie verbesserte globale Produktionsabläufe unterstützt.
- Record Q1 revenue of KRW 22.7 trillion
- Operating profit of KRW 1.3 trillion, marking 6th consecutive year above KRW 1 trillion
- Strong performance in high-margin B2B sectors
- Expanding subscription business combining hardware and services
- Secured major international contracts in commercial display and HVAC segments
- Facing ongoing macroeconomic challenges including global economic slowdown
The Company Achieves Record-High First-Quarter Revenue
Surpassing
This marks the first time LG's first-quarter revenue has exceeded
Especially in B2B sectors, the Eco Solution (ES) business has been the primary driver of growth in both revenue and profitability. Other areas—such as subscription services, webOS-based advertising and content, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales—also contributed to the company's record-breaking results.
Operating profit exceeded
In the home appliance solution business, LG's premium products maintained strong leadership in the global market. The built-in appliance business – a B2B segment – alongside key component sales such as motors and compressors, also contributed meaningfully to the performance.
The company's subscription business, which combines hardware and services, is rapidly expanding. In 2025, LG plans to further strengthen its subscription-ready product lineup and customer care services, while also accelerating the global rollout of its subscription model.
In the media and entertainment solution business, from this year, LG is integrating its display-based businesses – including TVs, IT (laptops, monitors) and ID (commercial displays) – to generate synergy in its webOS-based advertising and content platform, traditionally centered around smart TVs.
LG's 2025 TV lineup introduced enhanced AI features such as personalized content recommendations, superior picture quality and immersive sound. New products like the ultra-light LG gram Pro AI laptop and the portable LG StanbyME 2 lifestyle screen received positive responses from global markets. The commercial display segment also secured several large-scale international contracts.
The vehicle solution business, continues to expand sales of high value-added products, especially in in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, while diversifying into automotive content platforms. LG Magna e-Powertrain is strengthening its competitiveness through advanced motor and inverter technologies and is enhancing operational capabilities at global production sites to support long-term growth. Meanwhile, the automotive lighting business is accelerating development of next-generation technologies, such as high-resolution and intelligent lighting systems, while improving overall efficiency.
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) business began operating as an independent Company in the first quarter. By focusing business capabilities on the essence of the order-based HVAC business and the characteristics of customers, the company is increasing its contribution to profitability.
In the commercial HVAC space, LG secured major overseas contracts in markets such as
In the residential market, LG plans to maintain its leadership with AI-powered innovations. Additionally, in industrial and power-generation sectors, the company is actively pursuing new opportunities with large-scale chiller systems.
These figures are tentative consolidated earnings based on K-IFRS provided as a service to investors prior to LG Electronics' final earnings results, including net profit. Details regarding each division will be announced officially later this month.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer electronics with a presence in almost every country and an international workforce of more than 75,000. LG's four Companies – Home Appliance Solution, Media Entertainment Solution, Vehicle Solution and Eco Solution – combined for global revenue of over
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