SM Entertainment’s revenue surges 21% YoY in Q1 to $192M on strong concert, merch sales
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SM Entertainment reports revenue jump, backed by concerts and merchandising
South Korean entertainment company SM Entertainment has reported a 21% growth in revenue, driven by concerts and merchandising. For the first quarter of 2026, ending March 31, SM reported consolidated revenue of KRW 279.1bn (£141m/€163m/$192m), up 20.6% year-over-year, and an operating profit of KRW 38.6bn, an increased of 18.5% compared to the same period the year prior. Standalone revenue increased by 14.4% to reach KRW 189.3bn, while concert…
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