Key Points
- BlackRock bought 68,646 shares, taking total holdings to 5,914,169 shares (5.01%)
- Crossing 5% triggers mandatory reporting and disclosure within five days in Korea
- Market data suggests BlackRock is now among KT&G’s top five shareholders
- Shares hit a record 153,900(US$106.19) won intraday high and a record 152,900(US$105.50) won close
- Consensus forecasts: revenue 6.5319 trillion won (≈ US$4.51B); operating profit 1.3742 trillion won (≈ US$0.95B)
2Firsts, Jan. 30, 2026
According to News1, BlackRock has lifted its stake in KT&G (033780) above the 5% threshold. KT&G disclosed that BlackRock purchased 68,646 shares on Jan. 27, bringing its total holdings to 5,914,169 shares, or 5.01% of the company.
The disclosure follows Korea’s large-shareholding reporting regime, which requires investors to file and publicly disclose holdings and changes once their stake in a listed company reaches or exceeds 5%, within five days, with the relevant authorities and the exchange.
FnGuide data cited in the report indicates BlackRock has moved into KT&G’s top shareholder ranks, alongside major holders such as IBK Industrial Bank of Korea and the National Pension Service.
KT&G shares rallied after the filing, touching an all-time intraday high of 153,900 won and finishing at a record close of 152,900 won. At 1 KRW = US$0.00069, the intraday high was about US$106.19 and the close about US$105.50.
KT&G is scheduled to release earnings on Feb. 5. Market consensus cited in the report forecasts 2025 revenue of 6.5319 trillion won and operating profit of 1.3742 trillion won, up 10.6% and 13.3% year on year; at the same exchange rate, that is approximately US$4.51 billion and US$0.95 billion, respectively.
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