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LG Reports Record Revenue But Faces First Quarterly Loss

1/10/2026

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LG Electronics reported a record 89.2 trillion won in revenue for 2025 but posted its first quarterly operating loss in nine years, 109.4 billion won in Q4.
The loss was attributed to higher marketing costs, weak TV demand, and expenses from a voluntary retirement program.
CEO Lyu Jae-cheol said the company will shift to B2B growth, including vehicle components and HVAC, which now accounts for nearly half of its sales.

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LG Electronics reported a record 89.2 trillion won in revenue for 2025 but posted its first quarterly operating loss in nine years, 109.4 billion won in Q4.
The loss was attributed to higher marketing costs, weak TV demand, and expenses from a voluntary retirement program.
CEO Lyu Jae-cheol said the company will shift to B2B growth, including vehicle components and HVAC, which now accounts for nearly half of its sales.