Youlchon Chemical stock gained 5.76 percent on October 6

Published on 10/07/2026 at 01:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Youlchon Chemical stock stood at KRW 15,790 on the KOSPI on October 6, 2026. Q2 revenue reached KRW 156.11 billion, while net income rose from KRW 1.501 billion to KRW 5.790 billion quarter over quarter.

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Youlchon Chemical stock (ISIN KR7008730004) was last at KRW 15,790 on the KOSPI on October 6, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. KST, up 5.76 percent from KRW 14,930. The move came as the latest quarterly figures showed a sharp improvement in revenue and net income. Eulerpool identifies ticker 008730.KS and ISIN KR7008730004 for Youlchon Chemical.

Second quarter revenue accelerates

According to Investing.com, the latest release dated August 14, 2026 reported Q2 2026 revenue of KRW 156.11 billion and net income of KRW 5.790 billion. Revenue increased from KRW 127.218 billion in the previous quarter, a 22.7 percent rise.

The same Investing.com summary shows net income rising from KRW 1.501 billion to KRW 5.790 billion quarter over quarter, an increase of 285.8 percent. The earnings contrast is more pronounced than the sales improvement, making profitability the central operating measure for the stock.

Packaging remains the core business

InvestPane describes Youlchon Chemical as a Seoul-based producer of functional packaging materials, electronic-material components, adhesive and composite materials, films, liners and display coating products. The company therefore combines consumer packaging demand with exposure to electronics-related materials.

That mix gives the quarterly figures two distinct readings: revenue growth improves the scale of operations, while the jump in net income shows greater operating leverage in Q2 2026. Investing.com lists a debt-to-equity ratio of 101.24 percent, keeping balance-sheet leverage relevant alongside the earnings recovery.

Yearly range stays wide

At KRW 15,790 on October 6, 2026, the stock stood 59.7 percent below its 52-week high of KRW 39,200 and 41.6 percent above its 52-week low of KRW 11,150. The wide spread shows that the latest daily gain has not erased the stock's longer-term volatility.

The session's KRW 14,920 low and KRW 15,790 high place the last quote at the top of the day's range. For investors, the key comparison is now between the improved Q2 income statement and the distance still separating the stock from its yearly peak.

Market value reaches KRW 391.6 billion

Youlchon Chemical had a market capitalization of KRW 391.6 billion and trading volume of 73,571 shares as of October 6, 2026. The stock's next valuation signal depends on whether the Q2 improvement develops into sustained earnings growth.