LG Chem to monetize ₩2.5T of LG Energy Solution stake via PRS, ₩400B to go to shareholder returns
Predicted impact: Medium
₩2.5T stake monetization is about 10% of market value, but the sale was already reported this period.
LG ChemLG화학
051910 · KOSPI · ₩LGC · LG화학
₩228,500▲ ₩3,500 (1.56%)End-of-day · Oct 27, 2026 · End-of-day prices.
Price · 1Y −43.44%
- Market cap
- ₩16T
- Enterprise value
- ₩45T
- P/E
- —
- P/B
- 0.5×
- Dividend yield
- 0.9%
- ROE
- −4.3%
- Net margin
- −3.1%
Trailing 12 months from filed financial statements, as of H1 2026. Dividend yield: the 2025 dividend per share from the annual report ÷ today's price.
52-week range−47.8% from the high
₩221,000Today: ₩224,000 – ₩235,000₩437,500
Returns
- 1W−9.5%
- 1M−9.5%
- 3M−5.0%
- 6M−42.0%
- YTD−31.4%
- 1Y−43.4%
- Volume today
- 199,559
- 0.8× the 20-day average
- Traded today
- ₩46B
- Listed shares
- 70,592,341
- EPS (12 months)
- −₩21,423
- Earnings yield −9.4%
AI research · Update noteLG Chem signs ₩300B share buyback trust contractThe buyback is a modest, supportive capital action, but it is small relative to the company's losses, borrowings and cash burn.Read the full report →
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Signals
Normal- BuzzNormalBuzz 50: in the news.
- SentimentPositiveNews: Headlines frame the deal as strengthening finances and returning value to shareholders. Community: 0 bullish, 0 bearish posts this week.
- MomentumWeak-10% over the last month; the price is below its 20-day average.
- News impactHigh39 news items and filings in two weeks; 3 rated high impact, 12 medium.
- StreetSteady1 brokers, average target 36% from the price; last 30 days: 0 raised, 0 cut.
Signals describe activity, not recommendations. Not financial advice.
Knock-on effects
LG Chem to sell ₩2.5T worth of LG Energy Solution shares…aims to strengthen financial soundness and secure funds for shareholder returns
LG Energy SolutionMoves with LGC (corr 0.82); moved with LGC on 15 of its 18 biggest days
Cosmo Advanced Materials & TechnologyLGC supplier; moved with LGC on 13 of its 18 biggest days
LG Chem Sells LG Energy Solution Stake for Second Time, Secures ₩2.5T and ₩400B Shareholder Returns (Comprehensive)
LG Energy SolutionMoves with LGC (corr 0.82); moved with LGC on 15 of its 18 biggest days
Cosmo Advanced Materials & TechnologyLGC supplier; moved with LGC on 13 of its 18 biggest days
LG Chem Signs PRS Contract Using LG Energy Solution Shares, Securing ₩2.5T in Liquidity
LG Energy SolutionMoves with LGC (corr 0.82); moved with LGC on 15 of its 18 biggest days
Cosmo Advanced Materials & TechnologyLGC supplier; moved with LGC on 13 of its 18 biggest days
Knock-on from news elsewhere
Aekyung Chemical · Merger decision
Aekyung Chemical supplier; moved with Aekyung Chemical on 15 of its 17 biggest days
Aekyung Chemical · Merger decision
Aekyung Chemical supplier; moved with Aekyung Chemical on 15 of its 17 biggest days
News about other companies that has, in the past, moved this stock too. Evidence-based, not a prediction.
Leveraged ETF flows
Estimated leveraged-ETF rebalance on Oct 27: buy ₩2.9B at the close (4.4% of 20-day average trading value)
On its 26 biggest days of the last 60 (moves of 3%+), the estimated pressure averaged 4.2% of trading value and pointed the same way 17 of 26 times.
- 2× KODEX Leverage ₩1.6B
- -2× KODEX 200 Futures Inverse 2X ₩740M
- -1× KODEX Inverse ₩267M
- 2× TIGER Leverage ₩96M
- 2× TIGER 200IT Leverage ₩94M
Mostly via futures: index funds hedge with KOSPI 200 / KOSDAQ 150 futures, spread here over the index's largest members by market value.
Final after the close. An intraday "if the close were now" estimate needs real-time prices, which we don't have yet.
Estimate based on ETF size and daily moves; actual trades may differ.
ETFs holding this
All ETFs →Held by 32 funds.
- KODEX 2000.4%
- TIGER 2000.4%
- KODEX 200TR0.4%
- KODEX Leverage2×0.4%
- RISE 2000.4%
- KIWOOM 200TR0.4%
- ACE 2000.4%
- PLUS 2000.4%
Estimated from the funds' index or underlying stock.
Futures and options
All stock futures →Futures (2026-11): 228,500
Basis 0.00% · implied rate 0.0%
Open interest 52,082 contracts
Options open interest: 4,592 calls, 5,143 puts (put/call 1.12)
Futures and options can lose more than you put in. Figures describe the market; they are not predictions or recommendations. Paper trading only.
LG Chem stock overview
LG Chem (LG화학, KRX: 051910) is listed on KOSPI, in the Chemicals sector. LG Chem is a South Korean company with five business segments: petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a battery business (LG Energy Solution, a consolidated subsidiary that makes EV, energy storage, and consumer electronics batteries), plus a common and other segment that includes crop protection, seeds, and fertilizers through subsidiary Farm Hannong. Its shares closed at ₩228,500 on Oct 27, 2026, up 1.56% on the day, giving it a market value of ₩16T.
Key facts
- Market cap
- ₩16T
- Sector
- Chemicals
- Latest price change
- +1.56%
- As of
- Oct 27, 2026
- Main business
- LG Chem is a South Korean company with five business segments: petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a battery business (LG Energy Solution, a consolidated subsidiary that makes EV, energy storage, and consumer electronics batteries), plus a common and other segment that includes crop protection, seeds, and fertilizers through subsidiary Farm Hannong.
Quick answers about LG Chem
- What does LG Chem do?
- LG Chem is a South Korean company with five business segments: petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a battery business (LG Energy Solution, a consolidated subsidiary that makes EV, energy storage, and consumer electronics batteries), plus a common and other segment that includes crop protection, seeds, and fertilizers through subsidiary Farm Hannong. Its petrochemical segment produces base chemicals such as ethylene and propylene from naphtha and synthetic resins such as PE, PVC, and ABS, serving plastics processors and appliance makers in Korea and overseas. The advanced materials segment supplies battery materials such as cathode materials and separators, plus electronic and engineering materials for automotive, IT, and semiconductor customers.
- What is the market cap of LG Chem?
- The market capitalisation of LG Chem was ₩16T at the close on Oct 27, 2026.
- What is the analyst target price for LG Chem?
- The average target price of 1 broker covering LG Chem is ₩310,000 (range ₩310,000 to ₩310,000), 35.7% above versus the latest price, based on each broker's latest public report within six months.
- Who are the largest shareholders of LG Chem?
- According to the latest official filings, the largest reported holders are LG (34.98%, as of Aug 7, 2026); National Pension Service (7.64%, as of Aug 3, 2026); BlackRockFundAdvisors (5.01%, as of Mar 5, 2026).
- When is the next earnings report from LG Chem?
- Korean companies rarely announce results dates in advance. Based on when LG Chem filed the same report in past years, its next 3q results is expected around Nov 14, 2026.
- Does the National Pension Service own LG Chem?
- Yes. The National Pension Service held 7.64% of LG Chem shares as of Aug 3, 2026.
Company profile
LG Chem is a South Korean company with five business segments: petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a battery business (LG Energy Solution, a consolidated subsidiary that makes EV, energy storage, and consumer electronics batteries), plus a common and other segment that includes crop protection, seeds, and fertilizers through subsidiary Farm Hannong. Its petrochemical segment produces base chemicals such as ethylene and propylene from naphtha and synthetic resins such as PE, PVC, and ABS, serving plastics processors and appliance makers in Korea and overseas. The advanced materials segment supplies battery materials such as cathode materials and separators, plus electronic and engineering materials for automotive, IT, and semiconductor customers. The life sciences segment produces pharmaceuticals, including the diabetes drug Jemigloe and several vaccines, for hospitals and clinics in Korea and abroad.
Written by AI from the company's latest annual report.
- Korean name
- LG화학
- Sector
- Chemicals
- Themes
- EV batteriesBattery materials (cathode, anode, lithium)Energy storage (ESS)Oil, refining & chemicalsTiresWeak won, strong exporters
- Business group
- LG
- CEO
- 김동춘
- Founded
- Apr 2001
- Listed
- Apr 2001
- Listed shares
- 70,592,341
- Fiscal year ends
- Month 12
- Website
- www.lgchem.com
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Recent news
LG Chem to sell 2.5 tln-won stake in battery unit to boost shareholder value
Predicted impact: Medium
Sale of ₩2.5T LG Energy Solution stake, about 15% of market value, already reported several times.
LG Chem Pushes Ahead With Sale of ₩2.5T Worth of LG Energy Solution Shares; ₩300B Treasury Share Cancellation
Predicted impact: Medium
Pushing ahead with ₩2.5T stake sale and ₩300B cancellation; repeats recent news.
Recent filings
See all- Matters Related to Timely Disclosure Obligations (Fair Disclosure)Oct 28, 2026
- Share cancellation decisionOct 28, 2026
- Sale of shares in another companyOct 28, 2026
- Buyback trust contract signedOct 28, 2026
- Investor relations (IR) eventOct 16, 2026
Titles in Korean until English translations are added.
Also known as: LG Chem / LG화학 / 051910 / KRX:051910
Source: KRX statistical information