KT&G Q3 Net Profit Up 73%; Overseas NGP Revenue Nearly Doubles, Nicotine Pouch Expansion Set to Launch Globally

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KT&G Q3 Net Profit Up 73%; Overseas NGP Revenue Nearly Doubles, Nicotine Pouch Expansion Set to Launch Globally
KT&G reported its Q3 2025 financial results, posting revenue of KRW 1.83 trillion (≈USD 1.31 billion) and a 73.4% year-over-year surge in net profit—marking the company’s highest operating profit in five years. The Next Generation Product (NGP) segment performed strongly, generating KRW 279.1 billion (≈USD 199 million) in revenue, with overseas NGP sales more than doubling year-over-year.

2Firsts, November 6, 2025 — Korean tobacco giant KT&G released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting significant growth across key performance indicators and achieving its highest operating profit in five years.

 

Key Financial Highlights

 

  • Revenue: KRW 1.83 trillion (≈USD 1.31 billion), up 11.6% year-over-year
  • Operating Profit: KRW 465.3 billion (≈USD 332 million), up 11.4%, marking a five-year high
  • Net Profit: KRW 418.7 billion (≈USD 299 million), up 73.4% year-over-year
  • Earnings per Share (EPS): KRW 3,898 (≈USD 2.78)

 

Next Generation Product (NGP) Performance

 

Growth in the NGP segment was driven by expanded device and consumable product lines in both domestic and overseas markets, as well as the fulfillment of backlogged device orders from the first half of the year.

 

  • Total NGP Revenue: KRW 279.1 billion (≈USD 199 million), up from KRW 193.2 billion (≈USD 138 million) in Q3 2024
  • Overseas NGP Revenue: KRW 110.8 billion (≈USD 79 million), up from KRW 36.6 billion (≈USD 26 million) in Q3 2024
  • Domestic NGP Revenue: KRW 168.3 billion (≈USD 120 million)
  • Sales Drivers: The launch of the upgraded lil SOLID device in Russia and the resumption of delayed shipments led to a 13.3% year-over-year increase in consumable sales.

 

Strategic Partnership & Nicotine Pouch Expansion

 

  • Strategic Partnership: KT&G announced a partnership with Altria to jointly acquire Nordic nicotine pouch manufacturer ASF.
  • Global Expansion Plan: Starting in 2026, KT&G aims to expand its nicotine pouch business from five Nordic markets to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and North America.
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