Lotte Chemical Corporation reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was KRW 4,815,652.87 million compared to KRW 5,503,621.82 million a year ago. Net income was KRW 37,608.24 million compared to KRW 14,328.08 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was KRW 700 compared to KRW 63 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was KRW 885 compared to KRW 419 a year ago.
For the nine months, sales was KRW 14,750,329.37 million compared to KRW 16,269,746.87 million a year ago. Net income was KRW 71,809.18 million compared to KRW 161,837.72 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was KRW 1,240 compared to KRW 3,587 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was KRW 1,729 compared to KRW 4,727 a year ago.