HYBE Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
HYBE's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -51.6%, while the Entertainment industry saw earnings growing at 1.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 18.6% per year.
Key information
-51.57%
Earnings growth rate
-52.88%
EPS growth rate
| Entertainment Industry Growth | 12.56% |
| Revenue growth rate | 18.63% |
| Return on equity | -12.90% |
| Net Margin | -16.01% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 04
A352820: Share Repurchase Plan Will Support Future Compensation Driven Upside Potential
Analysts now see HYBE's fair value price target at ₩323,860.83, slightly lower than the prior ₩324,956.31. This reflects adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, while keeping the overall outlook broadly consistent.
Narrative Update • May 21
A352820: Share Repurchase And Content Distribution Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have revised their price target for HYBE from about ₩511,989 to roughly ₩459,400, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower fair value along with adjusted views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News HYBE Co., Ltd.Narrative Update • May 04
A352820: Share Repurchase Program Will Support Future Upside Potential
HYBE's implied fair value price target has been revised from ₩388,288 to ₩324,956 as analysts update their assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. What's in the News HYBE's Board of Directors authorized a share buyback plan on February 12, 2026, signaling an intention to repurchase stock under a defined program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 20
A352820: Share Repurchase Plan Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have slightly trimmed their HYBE fair value estimate from ₩519,480.88 to ₩511,988.62 as they update assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, and use these revised inputs to refresh their overall price target framework. What's in the News The Board of Directors of HYBE Co., Ltd.Narrative Update • Apr 06
A352820: Share Repurchase Plan Will Support Equity Rerating Potential
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for HYBE from ₩500,000 to about ₩519,481. This change reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 22
A352820: Share Repurchase And Higher Profit Margins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for HYBE from around ₩377,000 to about ₩388,000 per share. They cite updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as the key drivers of the new price target framework.Narrative Update • Mar 07
A352820: Higher Margin Outlook And Buyback Program Will Support Equity Re rating
Analysts have raised their HYBE price target from ₩420,000 to ₩500,000, citing expectations for a higher profit margin and a richer future P/E multiple, while also factoring in a slightly higher discount rate and more moderate revenue growth assumptions. What's in the News HYBE announced a share repurchase program to buy back up to 546,120 shares, with the stated purpose of securing financial resources for performance compensation for executives and employees, and an expiration date of April 13, 2026 (company announcement).Narrative Update • Feb 21
A352820: Share Repurchase And Improved Margins Will Support Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts now see higher upside for HYBE, lifting their fair value estimate from ₩334,513.75 to ₩377,070.90 as they factor in a slightly lower discount rate, more conservative revenue growth, higher profit margin assumptions, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News HYBE Co., Ltd.Narrative Update • Feb 07
A352820: Higher Growth Assumptions And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts now place HYBE's fair value at ₩334,513.75, up from ₩243,783.99, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth of 26.91%, a profit margin of 11.70%, a discount rate of 9.12% and a future P/E of 28.00x. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The updated estimate has moved from ₩243,783.99 to ₩334,513.75, reflecting a higher implied valuation per share.
Narrative Update • Jan 24
A352820: Higher Margins And P/E Assumptions Will Support Measured Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on HYBE from ₩368,840 to about ₩398,346, citing updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E estimates, along with a modestly lower discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated internal fair value estimate increased from ₩368,840 to about ₩398,346, representing a modest upward shift in the target level.Narrative Update • Jan 09
A352820: Firmer Profitability Outlook Will Support A More Compelling Equity Story
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for HYBE steady at ₩420,000, while fine tuning assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated views on the company’s earnings power and risk profile. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Kept steady at ₩420,000, indicating no change in the central valuation anchor used in the model.Analysis Article • Jan 07
HYBE (KRX:352820) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? In a perfect world, we'd...Narrative Update • Dec 25
A352820: Improved Profitability Assumptions Will Support A More Attractive Equity Story
Analysts have raised their price target on HYBE from ₩390,000 to ₩420,000, citing expectations for stronger top line growth, improved profitability, and a lower perceived risk profile. This is seen as supporting a richer fundamental outlook despite a more moderate future earnings multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 10
A352820: Faster Revenue And Margin Expansion Are Expected To Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on HYBE by approximately ₩6,360 to reflect expectations of slightly faster revenue growth, improving profit margins, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate increased slightly from approximately ₩362,480 to ₩368,840, reflecting a modestly higher intrinsic valuation.Analysis Article • Dec 04
These 4 Measures Indicate That HYBE (KRX:352820) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Nov 26
A352820: Improved Profit Margins Are Expected To Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised HYBE's price target significantly from ₩343,875 to ₩362,480. They cite expectations for robust revenue growth and improved profit margins.Analysis Article • Nov 14
HYBE Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:352820) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
HYBE Co., Ltd.'s ( KRX:352820 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 5.1x may look like a poor investment opportunity...Narrative Update • Nov 11
A352820: Revenue Improvement Is Expected To Outweigh Margin Pressure Ahead
Analysts have raised their price target for HYBE from ₩336,375 to ₩343,875, citing modestly improved forecasts for revenue growth. This slightly offsets a lower projected profit margin and a higher discount rate.Narrative Update • Oct 28
Global Fandom Economy And Weverse Engagement Will Expand International Markets
Analysts have increased their price target for HYBE from ₩330,125 to ₩336,375, citing subtle improvements in discount rate assumptions as well as ongoing confidence in the company's growth outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has increased slightly from ₩330,125 to ₩336,375.Narrative Update • Sep 05
Global Fandom Economy And Weverse Engagement Will Expand International Markets
HYBE's fair value outlook remains stable, as both its future P/E and discount rate changed only marginally, leaving the consensus analyst price target effectively unchanged at ₩330,125. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for HYBE The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, at ₩330125.Analysis Article • Jul 11
Here's Why HYBE (KRX:352820) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jun 12
HYBE (KRX:352820) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
New Narrative • Dec 03
BTS Return, KATSEYE Launch, And Weverse Monetization Will Drive Revenue And Enhance Profitability
BTS's return boosts revenue and earnings, enhancing album sales, streaming, and concert revenues significantly.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How HYBE makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 2,847,605 | -455,934 | 1,036,311 | 7,191 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 2,649,870 | -237,280 | 738,142 | 6,832 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 2,659,862 | -853 | 742,740 | 6,114 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 2,460,529 | 55,787 | 687,675 | 5,051 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,395,344 | 52,320 | 657,841 | 5,270 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,255,649 | 9,380 | 624,375 | 5,122 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,137,834 | -18,868 | 591,563 | 4,498 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,147,846 | 77,446 | 583,783 | 4,680 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,128,372 | 180,193 | 583,944 | 4,564 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,178,088 | 187,253 | 588,526 | 4,540 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,102,947 | 76,821 | 589,904 | 4,901 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,010,587 | 63,711 | 569,709 | 5,276 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,901,815 | 44,072 | 533,684 | 4,956 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,776,154 | 52,321 | 497,743 | 4,971 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,700,637 | 271,350 | 453,472 | 4,534 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,596,175 | 229,677 | 422,597 | 3,669 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,362,567 | 152,240 | 388,811 | 3,234 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,255,926 | 136,801 | 355,800 | 2,774 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,108,642 | 113,397 | 313,024 | 2,507 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 959,231 | 91,171 | 270,282 | 2,171 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 836,064 | 88,331 | 223,858 | 1,892 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 796,283 | 85,721 | 193,687 | 1,654 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 619,182 | 74,813 | 147,401 | 1,368 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 561,116 | 66,356 | 128,993 | 1,219 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 565,725 | 68,626 | 105,872 | 1,244 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 587,224 | 73,823 | 90,296 | 1,324 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 301,372 | -70,466 | 25,581 | 1,435 |
Quality Earnings: A352820 is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: A352820 is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: A352820 is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 51.6% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare A352820's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: A352820 is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Entertainment industry (-7.6%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: A352820 has a negative Return on Equity (-12.9%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/10 05:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
HYBE Co., Ltd. is covered by 40 analysts. 25 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Min-joo Kang | Bernstein |
| Sun Jung Lee | BofA Global Research |
| Ji Woo Oh | CGS International |