# LG Chem: operating profit down 17.4% in third quarter 2026

> LG Chem reported a 34% increase in quarterly revenue but a 17.4% decline in operating profit, dragged down by petrochemicals despite the strong performance of battery subsidiary LG Energy Solution.

**In brief**: Plants, jobs and earnings event (severity: low) involving LG Energy Solution, in Corée du Sud, first detected on 5 November 2026 at 07:51. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 5 November 2026 at 07:51.

- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Corée du Sud
- Brands: LG Energy Solution
- First detected: 5 November 2026 at 07:51
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 07:51
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/4739-lg-chem-operating-profit-down-17-4-in-third-quarter-2026

## Sources (1 articles)

- [LG화학, 3분기 영업익 5612억 17% 감소⋯석화 1770억 적자 전환](https://www.autodaily.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=601818) — autodaily.co.kr, 5 November 2026 at 07:51

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Cite as: Mecapress, “LG Chem: operating profit down 17.4% in third quarter 2026”, https://mecapress.com/events/4739-lg-chem-operating-profit-down-17-4-in-third-quarter-2026
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