Hybe, KR7352820005

HYBE stock falls 3.86 percent despite record Q2 revenue

Published on 09/23/2026 at 12:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

HYBE stock closed at KRW 157,100 on September 23, 2026, down 3.86 percent as Q2 revenue reached KRW 1.45 trillion. Operating profit rose 159.3 percent.

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HYBE stock (ISIN KR7352820005) closed at KRW 157,100 on the KOSPI on September 23, 2026, down 3.86 percent, even as the entertainment company reported record second-quarter revenue of KRW 1.45 trillion. The stock's reaction contrasts sharply with the underlying operating figures.

Revenue crosses KRW 1 trillion

According to TicketNews on September 22, 2026, HYBE generated KRW 1.45 trillion in Q2 2026 revenue, up 105.5 percent from the same quarter a year earlier. The quarter was the first in which quarterly revenue exceeded KRW 1 trillion.

The same Q2 2026 report showed operating profit of KRW 170.9 billion, an increase of 159.3 percent year over year, according to TicketNews. The comparison is material for investors because profit growth outpaced revenue growth by 53.8 percentage points.

Concerts drive the quarter

Q2 2026 concert revenue reached KRW 647.7 billion, while merchandise and copyright revenue totaled KRW 310.6 billion, according to Lao Dong on September 23, 2026. Concert revenue was therefore KRW 337.1 billion higher than merchandise and copyright revenue, highlighting the importance of live events to the quarterly mix.

The reported figures connect HYBE's quarterly performance with touring activity and fan monetization. For investors, the key distinction is between the record revenue base and the stock's immediate price response: the market price fell while the latest reported revenue and operating profit increased by triple-digit percentages.

Stock remains near yearly low

StockPulse recorded HYBE at KRW 157,100 on September 23, 2026, with volume of approximately 360,000 shares and a 52-week range of KRW 155,900 to KRW 405,500. The closing price stood KRW 1,200 above the reported 52-week low and KRW 248,400 below the high.

HYBE stock closes at KRW 157,100

HYBE stock closed at KRW 157,100 on the KOSPI on September 23, 2026, with a daily change of minus 3.86 percent. The latest market data place the stock close to its 52-week low despite the Q2 2026 revenue increase of 105.5 percent and operating profit increase of 159.3 percent.