WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.

Report azionario NasdaqGS:WBTN

Capitalizzazione di mercato: US$1.5b

WEBTOON Entertainment Gestione

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WEBTOON Entertainment Il CEO è Junkoo Kim, nominato in Jan2005, e ha un mandato di 21.33 anni. la retribuzione annua totale è $ 935.58K, composta da 62.5% di stipendio e 37.5% di bonus, comprese azioni e opzioni aziendali. possiede direttamente 0.4% delle azioni della società, per un valore di $ 6.09M. La durata media del mandato del team dirigenziale e del consiglio di amministrazione è rispettivamente 3.8 anni e 2.1 anni.

Informazioni chiave

Junkoo Kim

Amministratore delegato

US$935.6k

Compenso totale

Percentuale dello stipendio del CEO62.48%
Mandato del CEO21.3yrs
Proprietà del CEO0.4%
Durata media del management3.8yrs
Durata media del Consiglio di amministrazione2.1yrs

Aggiornamenti recenti sulla gestione

Recent updates

Articolo di analisi May 14

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:WBTN) First-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Investors in WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. ( NASDAQ:WBTN ) had a good week, as its shares rose 6.0% to close at US$13.83...
Seeking Alpha May 13

Webtoon Entertainment Has Cash, But It Needs Growth

Summary Webtoon Entertainment remains a 'hold' after Q1 2026 results, with revenue missing expectations and ongoing monthly active user declines. WBTN's profitability improved, with a narrower net loss and higher EBITDA, but adjusted operating cash flow deteriorated and volatility remains high. Monthly paying users grew 2.2% year over year, aided by content launches and higher ARPPU, yet total MAUs declined across all regions. Strong cash position ($594.9M, no debt) and Disney collaboration offer potential, but stabilization in user metrics is needed before considering an upgrade. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Aggiornamento della narrazione May 01

WBTN: Future Returns Will Depend On Monetization Visibility And New AI Initiatives

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on WEBTOON Entertainment to $12.21 per share, with cuts from around $19 to $10 to $15 reflecting softer Q4 results, reduced revenue guidance, and calls for clearer visibility on sales trends and monetization. Analyst Commentary Street research on WEBTOON Entertainment centers on how quickly the business can improve visibility on growth, monetization, and the impact of competitive formats, with price targets now clustered in the US$10 to US$15 range and ratings leaning toward Neutral or Hold.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Apr 17

WBTN: Future Returns Will Depend On Guidance Clarity And Monetization Progress

The analyst price target for WEBTOON Entertainment has moved lower to $12.21 from $12.21 as analysts factor in softer Q4 results, reduced revenue visibility, and concerns around guidance, monetization, and competition from alternative content formats. Analyst Commentary Analysts are reassessing WEBTOON Entertainment after the recent Q4 report, with several moving to more cautious stances and reducing price targets as they weigh softer results, guidance uncertainty, and competitive pressures against longer term growth drivers.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Apr 02

WBTN: Softer Revenue Trends And Guidance Will Shape Monetization And Competition Risks

The analyst fair value estimate for WEBTOON Entertainment has changed from $11.00 to $10.00 as analysts factor in softer revenue trends, lower expected growth and margins, higher required returns, and a higher future P/E multiple following recent earnings and guidance. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WEBTOON Entertainment has turned more cautious following the Q4 report and updated guidance.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Mar 19

WBTN: Future Upside Will Hinge On Clarifying The Disney Partnership Timeline

The analyst price target for WEBTOON Entertainment has moved lower from $16.29 to $12.21 as analysts factor in softer revenue guidance, questions around returning to double-digit growth, pressure from short-form video and advertising, and limited visibility following mixed Q4 results. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WEBTOON Entertainment reflects a mixed view, with several firms cutting price targets and some shifting to more neutral stances after the Q4 report and updated guidance.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Mar 04

WBTN: Future Returns Will Depend On Clarifying The Disney Partnership Timeline

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on WEBTOON Entertainment to $16.29 from $23, reflecting weaker Q4 trends, softer guidance, and increased uncertainty around advertising, competition from short form video, and the timing of key partnerships. Analyst Commentary Street research on WEBTOON Entertainment has turned more cautious after the latest earnings update, with several firms cutting price targets and reassessing the balance between near term execution risks and longer term growth potential.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Feb 17

WBTN: Future Returns Will Hinge On Disney Private Placement Partnership

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for WEBTOON Entertainment steady at about $16.29, with only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E, supporting an unchanged price target. What's in the News WEBTOON Entertainment entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with The Walt Disney Company for a private placement of 2,666,757 shares at an issue price of $12.29 per share, for total proceeds of $32,774,443.53, on January 8, 2026 (company event filing).
Aggiornamento della narrazione Feb 03

WBTN: Future Returns Will Hinge On Warner And Disney Media Partnerships

Analysts have trimmed their price target for WEBTOON Entertainment to about US$16.29 from US$15.81, reflecting updated assumptions on growth and margins, as well as a much higher implied future P/E. Recent research also highlights reduced near term visibility around key media partnerships and a view that the shares could trade in a range until clearer catalysts emerge.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Jan 20

WBTN: Future Returns Will Rely On Warner And Disney Content Deals

Narrative Update The analyst price target for WEBTOON Entertainment has moved from US$16 to US$13 as analysts factor in limited near term visibility around major content partnership monetization. This keeps expectations more muted until clearer milestones emerge.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Jan 06

WBTN: Future Returns Will Rely On Warner And Disney Content Monetization

Analysts have lowered their price expectations for WEBTOON Entertainment, with a key target reduced from $16 to $13 as they reassess the timing and monetization of major content partnerships, which remain difficult to factor into current models. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts still see long term potential in WEBTOON Entertainment's partnerships with large media groups like Warner Bros.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Dec 18

WBTN: Future Returns Will Depend On Disney And Warner Bros Partnership Monetization

Analysts have trimmed their price target on WEBTOON Entertainment by $3 to $13 from $16, citing limited near term visibility on the timing and monetization of major studio partnership opportunities, which tempers the otherwise constructive long term outlook. Analyst Commentary Analysts describe the revised target as a reset of expectations rather than a change in the structural thesis, with long term growth still hinging on execution around major media partnerships and broader content monetization.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Dec 04

WBTN: Future Returns Will Reflect Disney And Warner Bros Partnership Execution

The analyst price target for WEBTOON Entertainment has been reduced by about $2.50 per share, as analysts temper long term enthusiasm around major media partnerships with Disney and Warner Bros. in light of limited near term visibility on deal timing, terms, and monetization.
Articolo di analisi Nov 23

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WBTN) Popularity With Investors Under Threat As Stock Sinks 25%

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. ( NASDAQ:WBTN ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 25% after a relatively good period...
Aggiornamento della narrazione Nov 14

WBTN: Future Results Will Reflect Disney And Warner Bros. Partnership Momentum

The fair value estimate for WEBTOON Entertainment has been lowered from $19.38 to $18.31. Analysts cite limited near-term visibility and cautious optimism regarding major partnerships as key factors behind the adjustment.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Oct 31

WBTN: Recent Disney Partnership Will Shape Digital Media Platform Expansion

Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for WEBTOON Entertainment from $19.00 to $19.38. This change reflects optimism driven by strengthened partnerships and ongoing positive sentiment in recent research coverage.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Oct 17

Disney Partnership Will Expand Global Digital Media Engagement

Analysts have increased their price targets for WEBTOON Entertainment, raising projections by as much as $18 per share because of enhanced partnerships and a more optimistic outlook on the company's growth prospects. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from Street research have highlighted changes in analyst sentiment regarding WEBTOON Entertainment, reflecting both heightened optimism and areas of continued caution.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Oct 03

Disney Partnership Will Expand Global Digital Media Engagement

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for WEBTOON Entertainment from $17.00 to $19.00 per share. They cite enhanced partnerships and ongoing positive momentum as key drivers behind the upward revision.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Sep 17

Disney Partnership Will Expand Global Digital Media Engagement

Analysts have raised WEBTOON Entertainment’s price target from $15.33 to $17.00, citing the enhanced Disney partnership as a key growth driver that is expected to increase user engagement, monetization, and confidence in future revenue. Analyst Commentary Enhanced partnership with Disney viewed as a significant growth catalyst.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Aug 15

Disney Partnership Will Expand Global Digital Media Engagement

With both Webtoon Entertainment's net profit margin and discount rate remaining stable, the consensus analyst price target was likewise unchanged at $15.33. What's in the News WEBTOON Entertainment projects Q3 2025 revenue growth of 9.4% to 12.2%, or $380 million to $390 million.
Articolo di analisi Aug 05

We're Interested To See How WEBTOON Entertainment (NASDAQ:WBTN) Uses Its Cash Hoard To Grow

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...
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Nuova narrazione Jun 29

Mobile And Digital Content Trends Will Expand International Markets

Expanding global reach and localized content monetization are strengthening high-margin revenue streams and enhancing brand value through successful international IP adaptations and cross-border laun
Articolo di analisi May 15

A Look At The Fair Value Of WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:WBTN)

Key Insights WEBTOON Entertainment's estimated fair value is US$8.15 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With...
Seeking Alpha Mar 01

Webtoon: Bridging The Gap Between Paperbacks And Digital Storytelling

Summary Webtoon Entertainment, despite a dismal stock performance post-IPO, offers a compelling investment opportunity due to its strong market position and growth potential in the digital comics industry. The company boasts a diverse revenue model from paid content, advertising, and IP adaptations, with impressive engagement and ARPU growth in key regions. Financially, Webtoon is well-capitalized with minimal debt and strong liquidity, positioning it favorably despite recent operational challenges and currency headwinds. Trading at a significant discount to its IPO price and sector peers, Webtoon stock presents substantial upside potential, making it worth considering for risk-tolerant investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 18

Webtoon: The Most Undiscovered User Attention Opportunity On The Market

Summary WBTN is a recent IPO with a massive, highly engaged user base, and a considerable white space growth opportunity. The company has recently improved profitability and has substantial growth capital from its IPO, positioning it for significant top and bottom-line growth through 2026. If management can execute, the current valuation at sub-1x revenue and sub-1x book appears highly attractive. We rate WBTN a 'Strong Buy'. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Aug 20

WEBTOON: The Story You Don't Want To Miss

Summary WEBTOON is the TikTok of digital storytelling, allowing anyone  to share their web-comics and web-novels on one platform. The company has a MOAT in storytelling with its predictable revenue streams, leading position in the industry, highly sticky user base, and significant pricing power in a $1+ trillion TAM. I believe WBTN will exceed expectations through outperformance in Japan and Korea, upside potential in advertising revenue, success in the US market, and strong demand for IP adaptations. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jun 28

Webtoon Entertainment: Storytelling Platform Goes Public

Summary Webtoon Entertainment Inc. aims to empower creators with a global community of 170 million members, generating $2.8 billion in payments to creators since inception. Webtoon Entertainment shares see modest returns post IPO, trading at a modest sales multiple held back by low gross margins. Despite risks of competition and concentration in Korea and Japan, Webtoon's loyal following and positive margins make it an interesting platform to watch. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Analisi delle retribuzioni degli amministratori delegati

Come è cambiata la remunerazione di Junkoo Kim rispetto agli utili di WEBTOON Entertainment?
DataCompenso totaleStipendioUtili della società
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$333m

Dec 31 2025US$936kUS$585k

-US$346m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$131m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$100m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$173m

Dec 31 2024US$41mUS$582k

-US$144m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

-US$119m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

-US$149m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

-US$92m

Dec 31 2023US$10mUS$596k

-US$116m

Dec 31 2022US$2mUS$599k

-US$130m

Compensazione vs Mercato: La retribuzione totale di Junkoo ($USD 935.58K ) è inferiore alla media delle aziende di dimensioni simili nel mercato US ($USD 5.53M ).

Compensazione vs guadagni: La retribuzione di Junkoo è stata coerente con le performance aziendali dell'ultimo anno.


AMMINISTRATORE DELEGATO

Junkoo Kim (47 yo)

21.3yrs
Mandato
US$935,582
Compensazione

Mr. Junkoo Kim is Founder, CEO & Director of WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. from September 2016 and is its Chairman since June 28, 2024. Mr. Kim also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of NAVER WEBTOON sinc...


Gruppo dirigente

NomePosizioneMandatoCompensazioneProprietà
Junkoo Kim
Founder21.3yrsUS$935.58k0.40%
$ 6.1m
Yongsoo Kim
President & Directorless than a yearUS$693.92k0.045%
$ 689.0k
David Lee
President of Wattpad2.5yrsUS$791.35k0.17%
$ 2.6m
Chankyu Park
Chief Technology Officer7.2yrsUS$526.18k0.0051%
$ 77.9k
Hyeeun Son
Chief Design Officer7.2yrsUS$387.72k0.024%
$ 371.8k
Lauren Hopkinson
Director of Investor Relationsno dataNessun datoNessun dato
Maximilian Jo
General Counsel & Corporate Secretaryno dataNessun datoNessun dato
Hyojung Kim
Chief Product Officer3.6yrsNessun dato0.023%
$ 352.3k
Yuki Chae
Chief Product Officerno dataNessun datoNessun dato
Daesik Kim
Head of AI&Datano dataNessun datoNessun dato
Aron Levitz
Co-President of Wattpadno dataNessun datoNessun dato
Masamine Takahashi
Chief Executive Officer of LINE Digital Frontier3.8yrsNessun datoNessun dato
3.8yrs
Durata media
47yo
Età media

Gestione esperta: Il team dirigenziale di WBTN è considerato esperto (durata media dell'incarico 3.8 anni).


Membri del Consiglio di amministrazione

NomePosizioneMandatoCompensazioneProprietà
Junkoo Kim
Founder9.7yrsUS$935.58k0.40%
$ 6.1m
Yongsoo Kim
President & Directorless than a yearUS$693.92k0.045%
$ 689.0k
David Lee
President of Wattpad2.1yrsUS$791.35k0.17%
$ 2.6m
Nancy Dubuc
Independent Director2yrsUS$97.00k0.0037%
$ 56.9k
Saeju Jeong
Independent Directorless than a yearUS$495.19kNessun dato
Jun Masuda
Director5.6yrsNessun datoNessun dato
Isabelle Winkles
Independent Director2.1yrsUS$100.00k0.0041%
$ 62.9k
Haejin Lee
Director5.6yrsNessun dato0%
$ 0
Namsun Kim
Director2yrsNessun dato0.0053%
$ 81.9k
2.1yrs
Durata media
47.5yo
Età media

Consiglio di amministrazione esperto: Il consiglio di amministrazione di WBTN non è considerato esperto (durata media del mandato 2.1 anni), il che suggerisce un nuovo consiglio.


Analisi aziendale e situazione dei dati finanziari

DatiUltimo aggiornamento (ora UTC)
Analisi dell'azienda2026/05/20 10:24
Prezzo dell'azione a fine giornata2026/05/20 00:00
Utili2026/03/31
Utili annuali2025/12/31

Fonti dei dati

I dati utilizzati nella nostra analisi aziendale provengono da S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. I seguenti dati sono utilizzati nel nostro modello di analisi per generare questo report. I dati sono normalizzati, il che può comportare un ritardo nella disponibilità della fonte.

PacchettoDatiTempisticaEsempio Fonte USA *
Dati finanziari della società10 anni
  • Conto economico
  • Rendiconto finanziario
  • Bilancio
Stime di consenso degli analisti+3 anni
  • Previsioni finanziarie
  • Obiettivi di prezzo degli analisti
Prezzi di mercato30 anni
  • Prezzi delle azioni
  • Dividendi, scissioni e azioni
Proprietà10 anni
  • Top azionisti
  • Insider trading
Gestione10 anni
  • Team di leadership
  • Consiglio di amministrazione
Sviluppi principali10 anni
  • Annunci aziendali

* Esempio per i titoli statunitensi, per i titoli non statunitensi si utilizzano forme e fonti normative equivalenti.

Se non specificato, tutti i dati finanziari si basano su un periodo annuale ma vengono aggiornati trimestralmente. Si tratta dei cosiddetti dati TTM (Trailing Twelve Month) o LTM (Last Twelve Month). Per saperne di più.

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Fonti analitiche

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. è coperta da 15 analisti. 8 di questi analisti ha fornito le stime di fatturato o di utile utilizzate come input per il nostro report. Le stime degli analisti vengono aggiornate nel corso della giornata.

AnalistaIstituzione
Citi ResearchCitigroup Inc
Incheol YuCitigroup Inc
Benjamin BlackDeutsche Bank