Lotte Chemical Corporation reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was KRW 5,002,378.82 million compared to KRW 5,317,840.52 million a year ago. Net loss was KRW 104,959.6 million compared to net income of KRW 42,641.25 million a year ago. Basic loss per share from continuing operations was KRW 2,515 compared to basic earnings per share from continuing operations of KRW 849 a year ago. Basic loss per share was KRW 2,470 compared to basic earnings per share of KRW 1,244 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was KRW 9,934,676.5 million compared to KRW 10,766,125.05 million a year ago. Net income was KRW 34,200.94 million compared to KRW 147,509.64 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was KRW 530 compared to KRW 3,520 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was KRW 833 compared to KRW 4,304 a year ago.