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Akros K-Manufacturing 50 Index

Broad exposure to Korea's leading manufacturers spanning semiconductors, batteries, shipbuilding, defense, and CDMO pharma.

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Sentiment Summary

Positive
24
Neutral
15
Negative
2

Recent Events

8/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM
LG Innotek Co Ltd (011070)
Earnings Release

LG Innotek's Q2 2026 earnings release, for which analysts forecast an earnings surprise with operating profit potentially exceeding KRW 200 billion, is expected.

8/19/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Rainbow Robotics Co Ltd (277810)
Earnings Release

Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled.

8/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Isupetasys Co Ltd (007660)
Earnings Release

High price impact expected based on previous earnings surprises; Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled.

8/7/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Simmtech Co Ltd (222800)
Earnings Release

Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled; high impact expected

8/7/2026, 12:00:00 AM
L & F Co (066970)
Earnings Release

Low importance is estimated as the schedule announcement typically has minimal immediate price impact; Q2 2026 earnings release is scheduled.

8/7/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hanwha Engine Co Ltd (082740)
Earnings Release

Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled.

Earnings Release

The company's Q2 2026 earnings release is scheduled for August 6, 2026; high impact expected as quarterly results typically drive significant market volatility scheduled.

Earnings Release

Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled for July 30, 2026; analysts forecast a significant year-over-year increase in operating profit driven by price hikes and strong demand for high-value products, forecasted.

7/29/2026, 12:00:00 AM
SK Hynix Inc (000660)
Earnings Release

Q2 2026 earnings release is scheduled for July 29, 2026, with analysts forecasting another record-breaking quarter driven by continued strong demand for AI memory and rising prices. Continued record performance is likely to drive a price impact of 10% or more, which is forecasted.

7/29/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Doosan Fuel Cell Co Ltd (336260)
Earnings Release

Q2 2026 earnings release is scheduled. Importance is estimated as High as earnings reports are critical catalysts for the stock, especially given the focus on its path to profitability and new SOFC/overseas orders scheduled.

Earnings Release

Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled.

7/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Posco Future M Co Ltd (003670)
Earnings Release

Q2 2026 earnings release is scheduled for 2026-07-17. Analysts forecast a significant profit increase due to shipment recovery, which is estimated to have a 1% price impact forecasted.

7/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM
POSCO Holdings Inc (005490)
Earnings Release

POSCO Holdings is scheduled to release its Q2 2026 earnings report on July 16, 2026; estimated to have a low impact as a routine announcement, scheduled.

Earnings Release

Analysts forecast Samsung Electronics' Q2 2026 operating profit to be around KRW 92 trillion, with preliminary results scheduled for release on July 5, 2026; this significant growth forecast is estimated to have a medium market impact of over 5%, forecasted.

6/25/2026, 12:00:00 AM
HPSP Co Ltd (403870)
Other

An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on June 25, 2026, scheduled.

6/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM
SK Hynix Inc (000660)
Other

SK Hynix's announcement on June 18, 2026, that it has begun supplying samples of its next-generation 12-stack HBM4E memory to major customers, reinforcing its leadership in the AI memory market. This is expected to demonstrate technological leadership and potentially lead to a price impact of over 10%, which is scheduled.

Announced a KRW 1.5 trillion silicon capacitor supply contract with a major global IT firm, the largest single contract in the company's history. Revenue recognition is expected from 2027.

6/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Celltrion Inc (068270)
Other

Celltrion disclosed on 2026-06-18 that the approval for Part 1 of the European Phase 3 clinical trial for Remsima SC has expired. A price impact of >=1% is estimated due to the clinical development adjustment.

MOU signing between parent company HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and the Korea Coast Guard on June 18, 2026, for patrol vessel technology exchange and export cooperation; Low importance estimated as MOUs typically result in a ≥1% price impact, scheduled.

6/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM
LG Energy Solution Ltd (373220)
Other

Analysts forecast on 2026-06-18 that Q2 2026 results may underperform expectations with a continued operating loss, but anticipate a recovery in the second half of the year forecasted.

Other

Hanwha Group announced plans on June 17, 2026, to increase its stake in KAI to over 12% by year-end. This potential M&A signal is estimated to have a ≥10% price impact and is expected.

Other

Announced a KRW 146.3 billion contract win from Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) for the 500kV HVDC East Coast-Dongseoul power grid project; estimated to have a ≥5% price impact due to the significant contract scale, scheduled.

6/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM
LG Innotek Co Ltd (011070)
Other

LG Innotek announced a mid-to-long-term strategy to achieve KRW 1 trillion in operating profit from its package solution business by 2031.

6/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd (042660)
Other

Signing of a non-binding MOU with Canada's Kanata Clean Power on 2026-06-17 to cooperate on a $15.7 billion floating LNG project is scheduled. Estimated price impact >=5% due to the massive scale of the potential project.

KB Securities analysts forecast a target price of KRW 310,000 for HD Hyundai Marine Solution, citing new business opportunities from supplying engines for data centers; Medium importance as a 29.2% target hike reflects significant valuation rerating, forecasted.

6/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM
POSCO Holdings Inc (005490)
Other

POSCO announced the completion of its new 2.5 million-ton capacity electric arc furnace in Gwangyang on June 17, 2026, as part of its low-carbon transition strategy; estimated to have a low impact as an operational milestone.

6/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Simmtech Co Ltd (222800)
Other

Announced a share buyback of 60,000 shares (approx. 7.6B KRW) for RSU grants, to be executed from June 19 to July 19, 2026

Announced plans to establish a joint venture in Europe with German defense company Rheinmetall on June 16, 2026, following a strategic partnership MOU signed on June 5, 2026; high impact expected due to significant expansion of global market share expected.

Other

Company Chairman Kwak Dong-shin completed the acquisition of KRW 8 billion in company shares, as announced on 2026-06-16; medium impact (≥5%) expected as insider buying signals confidence.

Other

KAI announced on June 16, 2026, that the KF-21 fighter jet system development will be completed in June 2026. This milestone is estimated to have a ≥5% price impact and is expected.

6/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hyundai Rotem Co (064350)
Other

Hyundai Rotem signed a contract with Germany's FFG on June 16, 2026, to jointly develop and produce an Armored Recovery Vehicle (ARV) for the Polish K2 tank program. Estimated Medium impact due to defense sector expansion, expected.

6/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hanwha Systems Co Ltd (272210)
Other

On June 16, 2026, Hanwha Systems announced the acquisition of additional shares in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for approximately 125 billion KRW; this strategic investment is estimated to have a medium impact, scheduled.

Other

KAI signed an MOU with 'Remondo' on June 16, 2026, to cooperate on satellite development. This portfolio expansion is estimated to have a ≥1% price impact and is expected.

Other

An executive, Bae Young-geun, sold 4,082 shares via an intra-day transaction on June 16, 2026.

HD Hyundai Marine Solution, with other HD Hyundai affiliates, signed an MOU on 2026-06-16 to develop an automated 'Total Hull Care Solution' using robotics and data; Low importance as MOUs are non-binding preliminary agreements, expected.

6/15/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Doosan Enerbility Co Ltd (034020)
Other

Won a ~KRW 530 billion (approx. $385M) EPC contract from a Korea Western Power-led consortium to build the 870MW Duqm gas-fired combined cycle power plant in Oman, scheduled for completion in 2029 scheduled. High importance estimated due to the contract's scale and strategic market entry.

6/15/2026, 12:00:00 AM
HPSP Co Ltd (403870)
Other

The Korea Exchange designated HPSP as a 'short-selling overheat stock' on June 15, 2026, following high volatility and increased short-selling activity.

6/15/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Rainbow Robotics Co Ltd (277810)
Other

Announced that its mobile manipulator robot 'RB-Y1' began a pilot program in a Coupang fulfillment center, which could lead to large-scale orders if successful.

6/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Leeno Industrial Inc (058470)
Other

CEO Lee Chae-yoon completed the block deal sale of 7 million shares (9.18% stake) for approximately KRW 731.5 billion on June 12, 2026, resolving market overhang uncertainty.

6/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM
Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd (042660)
Other

Securing an 800.1 billion KRW contract with an Asian shipowner on 2026-06-12 to build four VLCCs is expected. Estimated price impact >=5% as the contract exceeds 5% of annual revenue.

Other

Announced a strategic decision on 2026-06-12 to acquire KRW 50 billion worth of shares in US aerospace company SpaceX; medium impact (≥5%) expected due to strategic diversification.

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