Akros K-Manufacturing 50 Index

Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled. High importance estimated as earnings reports typically drive significant volatility (>10% impact).

MSCI Korea Index exclusion effective May 29, 2026; passive fund outflows are expected to cause a >5% price impact, scheduled.

Samsung Electronics' union has announced a general strike scheduled from May 21, 2026, to June 7, 2026, following failed negotiations over wages and performance bonuses. Analysts estimate this major labor disruption will cause a price impact of over 10% scheduled.

The company's earnings release for the first quarter of 2026 is scheduled. Importance is estimated as quarterly results are a key performance indicator; scheduled.

Q1 2026 earnings release scheduled for 2026-05-18. Analysts forecast revenue of KRW 558.6 billion (+22.1% YoY) and operating profit of KRW 50.8 billion (+49.2% YoY), exceeding market consensus forecasted.

Isupetasys is scheduled to release its Q1 2026 earnings on May 18, 2026. Analyst forecasts from April suggest expectations for a solid operating profit, citing strong demand and limited supply. This event is scheduled.

Q1 2026 earnings release scheduled for May 18, 2026. Analysts forecast revenue of 100 billion KRW and operating profit of 25.7 billion KRW, in line with consensus, likely resulting in a moderate price reaction forecasted.

High importance estimated as earnings are primary volatility drivers. First quarter 2026 earnings release scheduled.

Mandatory lock-up period for 32.44 million shares (46% of total issued stock) on 2026-05-17. This large volume release is estimated to result in a price impact of over 10% expected.

Hanwha Engine is set to announce it won a KRW 354.2 billion order for ship engines from a European client; High importance is estimated as the contract size is significant relative to annual revenue, likely causing a price impact of 10% or more scheduled.

The company announced the decision to acquire a dedicated submarine cable-laying vessel for approximately KRW 115.4 billion on May 13, 2026, with the acquisition scheduled for August 15, 2026. This strategic investment justifies a ≥5% price impact scheduled.

Signed an MOU with CIS Chemical on 2026-05-13 to establish a domestic closed-loop supply chain for battery materials; medium importance as it improves supply chain stability with an estimated price impact of over 5% expected.

MSCI announced that Rainbow Robotics would not be included in the MSCI Korea Index in its May 2026 quarterly review, contrary to strong market expectations.

KAI and its labor union signed the 2026 wage and collective agreement, declaring a labor-management cooperation to achieve management goals and ensure stable production of key aircraft like the KF-21.

On 2026-05-12, the company indefinitely postponed the schedule for its previously announced ~KRW 1.8 trillion rights offering following multiple correction requests from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS).

Announced a Q1 2026 dividend of KRW 2,000 per share on 2026-05-12, a 20% decrease from the previous quarterly dividend. This 20% cut is estimated to cause a >5% price impact expected.

Announced the acquisition of French distributor Giphar on 2026-05-12 to expand its European network to 9,000 pharmacies; this strategic expansion justifies a medium importance estimate, scheduled.

Announced a KRW 108.6 billion contract with Singapore's SP Group on 2026-05-12 to supply 230kV power cables, representing 5.32% of recent sales. The contract runs from 2026-05-11 to 2028-12-31.

Medium importance estimated as analyst reports influence sentiment. Analysts forecast significant growth citing new actuator technology for the Chinese market and cost competitiveness from the upcoming Uzbekistan plant (scheduled to operate from October 2026) forecasted.

Announced on May 11, 2026, a contract with a European shipowner for one Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier, valued at KRW 363.2 billion, which is likely to result in a price impact of over 1% due to the contract size, expected.

Acquired a 1.7% stake in the Finnish cathode joint venture 'Easpring Finland New Materials' from Finnish Minerals Group. Low importance justified by the relatively small size of the equity stake.

Announcement of record Q1 2026 results with revenue of KRW 1.33 trillion (+13.2% YoY) and operating profit of KRW 250.9 billion (+18.8% YoY) on May 8, 2026, beating market expectations, with ≥10% price impact estimated; expected.

Announced on May 8, 2026, the winning of contracts for eight vessels totaling KRW 2.13 trillion, representing 10.1% of 2025 revenue; high importance estimated due to significant revenue impact, scheduled.

Announced Q1 2026 preliminary results on May 8, 2026, reporting a turnaround to an operating profit of 10.7 billion KRW and 32.8% revenue growth; importance estimated at Medium due to significant earnings improvement.

Samsung Asset Management reported a new 5.11% stake in Taihan Cable & Solution as of May 8, 2026, becoming a major shareholder. This institutional entry justifies a ≥1% price impact expected.

Announced Q1 2026 consolidated earnings, with operating profit of KRW 171.1 billion, a 56.1% increase year-over-year, significantly exceeding market consensus by 45.3%.

Announced Q1 2026 consolidated earnings on May 7, 2026, reporting an earnings surprise with sales of KRW 5.9163 trillion and operating profit of KRW 905.4 billion; high importance estimated due to significant profit growth, scheduled.

Announced record Q1 2026 earnings, with revenue of KRW 1.09 trillion (+56.3% YoY) and operating profit of KRW 67.1 billion (+43.4% YoY), driven by KF-21 development and FA-50 exports.

Announced a KRW 173 billion contract with a major U.S. utility on May 7, 2026, signed at the IEEE 2026 exhibition. Estimated Medium importance as the contract value is 4.24% of annual sales; expected

Board approval of a Q1 2026 quarterly cash dividend of KRW 700 per common share on May 7, 2026, with 1-5% price impact estimated; scheduled.