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SK Innovation beats Q1 profit estimates, warns on refining

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Updated May 13

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SK Innovation reported an operating profit of 2.2 trillion won ($1.48 billion) for the first quarter, surpassing analyst expectations. Despite this strong performance, the company warned that the recovery of its refining business would be prolonged, even if the Middle East conflict is resolved. Additionally, its battery unit, SK On, managed to narrow its operating loss amidst a slowdown in EV demand.

What We Know — Key Points

  • SK Innovation posted an operating profit of 2.2 trillion won ($1.48 billion) for the January-March period.
  • SK Innovation's operating profit for Q1 exceeded analyst estimates.
  • The company cautioned that the normalization of its refining business would be prolonged, even with a resolution to the Middle East conflict.
  • SK On, the company's battery unit, saw a narrowed operating loss despite a slowdown in EV demand.

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    SK Innovation reported a strong operating profit for the first quarter, exceeding analyst estimates, but cautioned that the normalization of its refining business would be prolonged even with a resolution to the Middle East conflict. The company's battery unit, SK On, also saw a narrowed operating loss despite a slowdown in EV demand.

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