NH Investment & Securities Reports 10% Increase in First-Half Net Profit

NH Investment & Securities announced on July 31 that it recorded an operating profit of KRW 611 billion and a net profit of KRW 465.1 billion in the first half of this year. This represents increases of 12% and 10%, respectively, compared to the same period last year.

With continued capital inflows into domestic stocks during the first half, brokerage commission income improved to KRW 255 billion, up from the same period last year. Revenue from financial product sales commissions, including growth in wrap accounts such as target-conversion wraps, also increased to KRW 55.4 billion. In addition, by strengthening digital channel marketing and expanding global investment experience, the entrusted assets through digital channels and the average monthly number of users remained high at KRW 53.3 trillion and 2.15 million, respectively.

The investment banking (IB) division achieved outstanding results, recording IB-related revenue of KRW 334.4 billion, by ranking second in corporate bond lead management, first in financial bond lead management, and first in rights offering lead management amid intense competition. In the equity capital markets (ECM), major deals included rights offerings for Hanwha Aerospace and Samsung SDI, while in the debt capital markets (DCM), the company led corporate bond issuances for Hotel Shilla and Meritz Financial Group, among others.

The asset management division posted revenue of KRW 511.6 billion in investment gains and related interest income by increasing valuation gains from a stock market rebound and responding flexibly to domestic and international interest rate environments. NH Investment & Securities plans to continue its efforts to generate stable profits by rebuilding its asset management process, improving its monitoring system to reduce profit and loss volatility, and enhancing its asset management capabilities.

A representative from NH Investment & Securities stated, "In the first half of 2025, we demonstrated solid growth through the execution of company-wide strategies such as digital innovation, strengthening premium asset management, and enhancing competitiveness in the IB business." The representative added, "The advancement of our digital platform Namu, expansion of client assets, strong performance in structured finance-centered IB, and improved profitability in the asset management division have all contributed to improved company-wide results and asset quality. NH Investment & Securities will continue to pursue its management goals of prioritizing shareholder interests and achieving sustainable corporate growth by executing value-up strategies and creating synergies among business divisions."