Korea Electric Power Corporation · KEP · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026

KEPCO weighs tariff reform and nuclear recovery against higher costs

KEPCO's near-term earnings outlook is mixed: a possible nuclear-generation recovery and tariff reform could support profitability, but weaker demand, higher fuel and maintenance costs, and capex funding needs remain material constraints.

Reported Before market openNYSEUtilities $14.14B market cap
100quality score

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $0.15 Consensus $0.45
EPS surprise -67.4% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $16.38B Consensus $15.31B
Revenue surprise +7.0% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

prior-close to event-session close
Stock move -3.4% Event window
SPY move +0.3% Same window
Abnormal move -3.7% Stock minus SPY
Volume 2.2× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift +0.1% Up to 20 sessions
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Why did KEP fall 3.4% after missing EPS estimates in FY2026 Q2?What changed in KEP's guidance and outlook in FY2026 Q2?Give me the bull and bear case for KEP after FY2026 Q2 earnings.

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What changed

Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, the tone became more cautious: power sales volume declined, fuel and coal costs increased, and other operating expenses rose. Management now emphasizes potential tariff reform, Saeul Unit 3, and a multi-year capex funding plan, while formal guidance remains unavailable.

Guidance delta

No formal guidance was provided. Management discussed potential tariff increases, a slight H2 recovery in nuclear generation, and multi-year funding for major capex.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue growth was modest, while power sales volume declined amid weaker industrial demand.
  • Higher fuel costs and preventive-maintenance expenses pressured operating costs.
  • Management expects a slight recovery in nuclear generation contribution and plans to bring Saeul Unit 3 online in the second half.
  • Potential tariff increases and regional pricing reforms are central to the profitability outlook.
  • Large capex projects will be funded over multiple years while management targets a 2x bond-to-capital ratio by end-2027.

Management priorities

  • Maintain preventive maintenance at existing nuclear plants.
  • Bring Saeul Unit 3 online in the second half.
  • Develop a multi-year capex plan and spread spending across years.
  • Engage with the government on tariff adjustments and regional pricing reforms.
  • Support profit generation while working toward bond-ratio targets.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
KEP EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 11 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q3 '23 actual $0.47, None Q4 '23 actual $0.73, None Q1 '24 actual $0.33, None Q2 '24 actual $0.04, None Q1 '25 actual $1.25, None Q2 '25 estimate $0.60 Q2 '25 actual $0.63, beat Q3 '25 estimate $1.64 Q3 '25 actual $2.11, beat Q4 '25 estimate $0.78 Q4 '25 actual $0.71, miss Q1 '26 estimate $1.27 Q1 '26 actual $1.33, beat Q2 '26 estimate $0.45 Q2 '26 actual $0.15, miss Q3 '26 estimate $1.03 Q3 '26 actual $0.14, miss Q4 '26 estimate $-241.79 Q1 '27 estimate $2,897.33 Q2 '27 estimate $-535.01 Q3 '27 estimate $1,081.89
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusHold5 ratings
Bullish00.0%
Neutral5100.0%
Bearish00.0%

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
Bank of America Neutral UnderperformUpgradeNov 21, 2016
B of A Securities Neutral UnderperformUpgradeNov 21, 2016
UBS Neutral BuyDowngradeOct 24, 2016
Morgan Stanley Equal Weight OverweightDowngradeJun 21, 2016
Credit Suisse Neutral OutperformDowngradeMay 12, 2014

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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) functions as a comprehensive electric utility, responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity within South Korea and in various international markets. Its operations are organized into key segments: Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear Power Generation, Thermal Power Generation, and a broader 'Others' category. KEPCO boasts a diverse energy portfolio, generating power from a wide array of sources including nuclear, coal, oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), internal combustion engines, combined-cycle plants, integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) facilities, hydroelectric dams, wind and solar farms, fuel cells, biogas, and other emergent technologies. As of December 31, 2021, the company commanded an impressive generation fleet comprising 763 units, encompassing nuclear, thermal, hydroelectric, and internal combustion facilities, collectively boasting an installed capacity of 82,459 megawatts.…

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