Kangwon Land Inc posts KRW3.63bn net loss in Q3 as non-operating income falls
Company blames fair-value losses after a sharp rise in bond yields for the quarterly loss
Key Takeaways
- Kangwon Land Inc posted a net loss of KRW3.63 billion in Q3 2026, down from a KRW113.07 billion profit a year earlier.
- The company recorded approximately KRW55.9 billion in non-operating net losses in July–September due to fair-value losses on financial assets after bond yields rose sharply.
- Q3 GGR was KRW359.4 billion with 640,039 visitors, a 2.5% and 3.2% year-on-year decline respectively.
- Kangwon Land has a KRW145.4 billion capex budget for 2026, had spent KRW110.1 billion by Q3, and plans a KRW20 billion share buyback this year.
Kangwon Land Inc reported a net loss of KRW3.63 billion (US$2.7 million) in the third quarter of 2026, versus a net profit of KRW113.07 billion in the same period a year earlier, the company said in a statement on Friday. The group said the main cause was a decrease in non-operating income between July and September.
Impact of non-operating income
The company said non-operating income for the three months to 30 September “declined significantly due to fair-value losses on financial assets following a sharp rise in bond yields”. Kangwon Land Inc recorded a non-operating net loss of approximately KRW55.9 billion in the July–September period, representing a year-on-year decline of 177.6 percent and primarily linked to movements in bond yields.
“While these bonds are expected to provide principal protection and interest income if held to maturity, fair value losses were recognised in net income for the third quarter,” the company said.
Operating profit for the third quarter was KRW59.67 billion, down 17.9 percent year on year, while consolidated quarterly sales reached KRW369.45 billion, a decrease of 3.8 percent from the same period in 2025.
Casino performance and gaming segments
Kangwon Land Inc said resort Kangwon Land’s casino visitor volume fell 3.2 percent year on year in the third quarter to 640,039 visitors, which “led to” a 2.5 percent decrease in gross gaming revenue (GGR), to KRW359.4 billion. The casino performance is detailed in the company release and reflects operational trends in the gaming business; see the [casino](/casino) section for sector context.
The company broke down performance by segment:
In the mass segment, including foreign visitors, GGR fell 4.8 percent to KRW294.9 billion, driven by a 3.4 percent drop in footfall and a 6.5 percent decline in drop.
The VIP segment recorded a 9.6 percent increase in GGR to KRW64.5 billion, supported by an 11.1 percent rise in footfall and a 5.2 percent increase in drop.
As a result, net gaming revenue recognised in the income statement — which reflects deductions for complimentary points under the “High1 Point” programme and includes casino F&B sales — fell 1.8 percent year on year to KRW327.8 billion.
Non-gaming, investments and shareholder return plan
Non-gaming revenue declined 17.4 percent year on year to KRW41.7 billion, mainly due to lower hotel/condominium room revenue and water park income while renovations are under way. Since March the company has been refurbishing a total of 757 rooms: 477 in the Grand Hotel Main Tower and 280 in the Mountain Condominium. The refurbishments are scheduled for completion in Q4 2027 for the condominium and Q1 2028 for the hotel.
Despite the quarterly loss, Kangwon Land Inc remained profitable for the first nine months of 2026, with KRW145.90 billion net profit, a year-on-year decline of 41.8 percent.
To support sustainable growth and long-term development, the company allocated a total capital expenditure budget of KRW145.4 billion for 2026, with cumulative spend of KRW110.1 billion at the close of the third quarter. Projects include room refurbishments, VIP area remodelling and construction of a second casino; these investment plans are part of the company’s wider [b2b](/b2b) disclosures on capital allocation.
The shareholder return policy for 2024–2026 sets a dividend payout target of at least 50 percent and a total shareholder return ratio — including dividends and buybacks — of 60 percent. The company added:
“As part of this commitment, we plan to repurchase KRW20 billion worth of treasury shares by the end of this year, with its specific timing to be disclosed immediately upon the board approval.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the size of Kangwon Land’s Q3 2026 net loss?
The net loss was KRW3.63 billion in Q3 2026; in the same quarter of 2025 the company reported a net profit of KRW113.07 billion.
What caused most of the quarterly decline in results?
Most of the decline was due to fair-value losses on financial assets after a sharp rise in bond yields, which produced a non-operating net loss of about KRW55.9 billion in July–September.
How did the casino perform in the quarter?
The resort recorded 640,039 visitors in Q3, down 3.2% year on year, and GGR of KRW359.4 billion, down 2.5% from the prior year.
What investment and shareholder-return plans did the company disclose?
Kangwon Land allocated KRW145.4 billion in capex for 2026 and had spent KRW110.1 billion by Q3; its 2024–2026 policy targets at least a 50% dividend payout and 60% total shareholder return, and it plans to repurchase KRW20 billion of shares this year.
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