Woori Financial Group Reports Mixed Q1 2026 Preliminary Earnings

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Woori Financial Group reported preliminary Q1 2026 results, showing strong revenue growth and significant sequential net income recovery, though consolidated net income slightly declined year-over-year.

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• Consolidated Net Income Performance

  Woori Financial Group's consolidated net income for Q1 2026 was KRW 638,918 million, an 86.98% increase from Q4 2025 but a 2.39% decrease from Q1 2025.

• Consolidated Revenue Growth

  Consolidated revenue for Q1 2026 reached KRW 15,282,383 million, marking a 45.48% increase quarter-over-quarter and a 58.23% increase year-over-year.

• Woori Bank Net Income Trends

  Woori Bank, a subsidiary, reported Q1 2026 net income of KRW 522,130 million, up 77.50% sequentially but down 17.80% compared to Q1 2025.

• Woori Bank Revenue Growth

  Woori Bank's Q1 2026 revenue was KRW 12,001,481 million, representing a 64.47% increase from Q4 2025 and a 41.82% increase from Q1 2025.

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This filing provides preliminary Q1 2026 financial results for Woori Financial Group and its subsidiary, Woori Bank. For the consolidated group, revenue saw substantial increases both quarter-over-quarter (45.48%) and year-over-year (58.23%). Net income also showed a strong sequential recovery, increasing by 86.98% from Q4 2025, but was slightly down by 2.39% compared to Q1 2025. Woori Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary, also reported significant revenue growth and a strong sequential net income increase (77.50%). However, its net income declined more substantially year-over-year by 17.80%. These preliminary figures, while subject to adjustment, offer an early look at the company's performance amidst recent strategic acquisition announcements. The mixed net income trends (strong QoQ recovery vs. YoY declines) suggest ongoing operational adjustments, while robust revenue growth indicates business expansion.