[Featured Stock] Coway Surges Over 6% on Forecast of Record-Breaking Earnings

Experiencing a Downtrend Before Turning Upward
Record-Breaking Performance Expected, Likely to Exceed Annual Guidance
Shareholder Returns Capacity Also Increasing from 2026 When Investment Wraps Up

Coway is showing strong performance. It appears to be influenced by the securities industry's forecast that it will achieve its highest-ever performance.

As of 10:55 AM on the 26th, Coway is trading at 66,800 KRW, up 4,000 KRW (6.37%) from the previous trading day. Coway started November at 62,600 KRW and experienced a decline during the month before fully shifting to an upward trend.

According to Shinhan Investment Corp., Coway is likely to exceed its annual guidance (sales +7%, operating profit +4.2%) by achieving its highest-ever performance. Operating profit for 2025 is projected to be 880.4 billion KRW. Both domestic and international businesses are performing well. It is expected to overcome intense competition through a decrease in ownership expiration of sales accounts from five years ago and the launch of innovative products.

Researchers Sanghoon Cho and Taehoon Kim of Shinhan Investment Corp. stated, "Supported by solid core business growth, from 2026 when domestic and overseas investments are completed, the capacity for shareholder returns is also expected to increase due to improved free cash flow."