LG Electronics announced a net loss of 725.9 billion won in the October-December period of 2025, compared to a loss of 713.7 billion won a year earlier. The company also reported an operating loss of 109 billion won for the same quarter, a significant drop from the previous year’s operating profit of 135.4 billion won.
Sales for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by 4.8 percent year-on-year to 23.85 trillion won. LG Electronics attributed the poor performance to sluggish demand for TV products and higher marketing expenses. The company implemented a voluntary retirement program in the second half of the year to enhance workforce efficiency, incurring significant costs.
In 2025, LG Electronics recorded a net profit of 1.22 trillion won, more than double the previous year’s figure. However, the company’s operating profit for the year decreased by 27.5 percent to 2.47 trillion won. Despite challenges such as tariff burdens, annual sales reached 89.2 trillion won, marking a new record for the company.
LG Electronics highlighted the success of its home appliance business in driving annual sales growth. The home appliance solution division reported an operating profit of 1.27 trillion won, reflecting improvements in production cost efficiency. On the other hand, the media entertainment solution division experienced an operating loss of 750.9 billion won due to intensified market competition.
The vehicle solution division of LG Electronics achieved an operating profit of 559 billion won in 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, the company aims to expand its AI home appliance range and develop home robotic products to drive future growth.
