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29 Jul 2026, 05:01 UTC · 4h ago
BTS' concerts have been so successful, it's now bad for its own agency Hybe's shares
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29 Jul 2026, 05:01 UTC · 4h ago
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Hybe's second-quarter operating margin was 11.8%, missing analyst expectations of 12.2% to 12.7%. — Missing margin expectations triggered a massive sell-off, wiping nearly $2 billion from market cap in two days.
-0.80Record revenue growth was driven by a 243.3% year-on-year spike in concert revenue, which carries lower profit margins due to higher artist-settlement costs. — The shift in revenue mix toward low-margin concerts over high-margin merchandise creates a structural drag on profitability.
-0.40Hybe plans to hold over 300 concerts across its artist roster throughout 2026. — Strong volume of future events suggests continued top-line growth, though margin pressure may persist.
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A South Korean court ruled that NewJeans' contract with Hybe subsidiary ADOR remains valid until 2029. — Securing one of the company's most successful rookie groups removes a significant legal and operational risk.
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