• Samsung SDI posted KRW 56.1 billion net profit for Q1 2026, returning to profitability.
• Revenue rose 12.6% to KRW 3.58 trillion.
• Operating loss narrowed 64.2% to KRW 155.6 billion, driven by ESS order growth, strengthened supply chains, and portfolio diversification.
• Battery segment revenue climbed 12.5% to KRW 3.35 trillion, while operating loss improved to KRW 176.6 billion on higher AMPC benefits and stronger high-value cylindrical battery sales.
• Management expects performance to recover gradually from Q2, targeting a return to quarterly profit in the second half as EV demand picks up and U.S. ESS production scales for AI data-center demand.

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