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South Korea private power firms wary of state generator merger

Private electricity producers in South Korea are concerned about a proposed merger of five state-run generating companies, fearing it could increase government influence over power-market pricing and reduce private-sector earnings. The consolidation would create the country's largest single power-generation company with 53 gigawatts of …

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Nomura Downgrades Korea Electric Power to Neutral From Buy, Adjusts Price Target to KRW40,000 From KRW61,000

Nomura has downgraded Korea Electric Power to "Neutral" from "Buy" and significantly reduced its price target from KRW61,000 to KRW40,000. This adjustment reflects a more cautious outlook on the company's prospects. The article also briefly mentions recent news about Korea Electric Power, including earnings …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Korea Electric Power 2Q Net Profit Missed FactSet-Compiled Consensus

This article provides financial results for Korea Electric Power (KEP). The company reported a net profit for the second quarter that fell short of the consensus forecast compiled by FactSet. The specific financial figures and the extent of the miss would be detailed within …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:KEP) Receives Consensus Rating of "Reduce" from Brokerages

Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:KEP) has received a consensus "Reduce" rating from five brokerages, reflecting recent downgrades from Morgan Stanley and Nomura, and a shift to "hold" by Zacks Research and Weiss Ratings. The stock is trading near its 12-month low at $11.54, down …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) Rating Lowered to "Neutral" at Nomura

Nomura downgraded Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) from "buy" to "neutral," contributing to a consensus "reduce" rating for the stock among analysts. KEP shares are trading near their 52-week low after the company missed consensus estimates for both quarterly EPS ($0.13 vs. $0.53) and revenue …

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Korea needs power fast. The answer may lie beneath its roads.

Korea is exploring joint construction of power transmission lines alongside new roads to accelerate electricity supply for its critical semiconductor industry. This method significantly reduces costs and construction times compared to building them separately, helping to overcome resident opposition to new overhead lines. However, …

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Korea Electric Power Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in Korea Electric Power Corporation? Here are five stocks we like better. KEPCO reported strong first-half profitability, with operating income of KRW 4.91 trillion and net income of KRW 2.80 trillion. Revenue rose 0.3% year over year to KRW 46.32 trillion …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -2.4% · Next-week setup positive 63.5% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Korea Electric Power (NYSE:KEP) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.40 EPS

Korea Electric Power (KEP) reported quarterly earnings of $0.13 EPS, missing analyst estimates of $0.53 by $0.40, with revenue also falling short at $14.15 billion against an expected $14.88 billion. Despite a first-half operating profit of KRW 4.9 trillion, the company faces challenges from …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Korea Electric Power posts W4.91tr operating profit in H1, but debt tops W211tr

Korea Electric Power (KEPCO) recorded an operating profit of 4.91 trillion won ($3.46 billion) in the first half of the year, a 16.6 percent decrease from the previous year due to rising fuel costs. Despite the profit, the company's debt surged to 211 trillion …

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Korea Electric Power: H1 2026 saw higher income and fuel costs, with power sales down and major pricing reforms ahead

Korea Electric Power (015760) reported increased operating and net income in H1 2026, despite a slight revenue rise and decreased power sales due to weaker industrial demand. The company faced higher fuel costs, with coal and LNG contributing more to the generation mix as …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

KEPCO (NYSE: KEP) H1 2026 profit falls despite mostly steady revenues

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) reported a decline in profitability for the first half of 2026 despite maintaining largely stable operating revenues. Consolidated net income attributable to owners decreased to 2,760 billion KRW from 3,465 billion KRW year-over-year, and the company experienced a separate …

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Korea Electric Power: Revenue up slightly in Q2 2026, but profits fell sharply amid rising fuel costs and lower sales

Korea Electric Power (015760) reported a slight increase in revenue for Q2 2026, but experienced a significant drop in operating profit and net income. This decline was primarily attributed to higher fuel costs and reduced power sales volume. Despite these challenges, the company is …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

South Korea Signs Chip Cluster Power Pact; Yongin Still Needs Power of Ten Nuclear Reactors

South Korea has formalized power delivery timelines for its semiconductor megaclusters, with agreements signed to supply electricity to the Honam complex by 2029 and the Yongin cluster by 2041. The Yongin cluster, despite needing 14.8 GW of power (equivalent to about ten nuclear reactors) …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Korea Electric Power Earnings Fall In Q2

(RTTNews) - Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEP), on Wednesday reported a decline in the second quarter compared with the previous year. For the second quarter, net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company decreased to KRW 267.31 billion from KRW 1.14 trillion in …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -2.4% · Next-week setup positive 63.5% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Korea Weighs Covering KEPCO's Electricity Welfare Costs

South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment is considering a plan to use government funds to cover Korea Electric Power Corp.'s (KEPCO) electricity welfare programs, which cost 700-800 billion won ($505-577 million) annually. This move would significantly boost KEPCO's financial stability, as the …

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Korea power firms boost REC buys to meet RPS, straining KEPCO finances - CHOSUNBIZ

Korean power firms are increasing their purchases of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to comply with the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) mandate. This increased demand for RECs is putting a financial strain on Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), which is already facing economic challenges.

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

KEPCO begins search for new chief as political figures, energy officials vie for top post

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has started the search for a new CEO as the current chief's term ends. The appointment process involves various stages and will be influenced by the newly established Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. Political figures and energy bureaucrats …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Korea Electric Power Corporation $KEP Shares Acquired by Quantinno Capital Management LP

Quantinno Capital Management LP significantly increased its stake in Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:KEP) during the first quarter, acquiring an additional 156,227 shares. Other institutional investors like Assetmark, Arrowstreet Capital, Goldman Sachs, State Street, and Dimensional Fund Advisors also expanded their positions. Despite these …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Korea Electric Power (NYSE: KEP) plans H1 2026 results call August 12

Korea Electric Power (KEP) announced its plan to release preliminary unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first half of 2026 on August 12, 2026. On the same day, the company will host a conference call from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Seoul Time) to …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -2.4% · Next-week setup positive 63.5% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Sells 1,266,767 Shares of Korea Electric Power Corporation $KEP

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership significantly reduced its stake in Korea Electric Power Corporation (NYSE:KEP) by selling 1,266,767 shares, retaining only 116,196 shares. Despite this, other institutional investors like Barometer Capital Management and Sei Investments increased their holdings in KEP. Analyst sentiment remains largely negative, …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Kepco Tech Holdings harnesses patents to build Korea’s energy unicorns - CHOSUNBIZ

KEPCO Technology Holdings, a new subsidiary of Korea Electric Power Corporation, has been launched to commercialize KEPCO's extensive patent portfolio and other energy technologies. The company aims to foster "K-energy unicorn corporations" by providing investment, establishing scale-up funds, and linking promising technologies with KEPCO's …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

KEPCO Launches Search for New CEO, Names Float as Candidates

Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) has initiated the search for a new CEO as the term of current CEO Kim Dong-cheol concludes on September 19. The appointment is crucial given KEPCO's role in expanding renewable energy and building transmission networks amid the AI revolution. …

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Korea Electric Power Stock And 2 Korean Rate Sensitive Names Worth Watching

South Korea's recent inflation and bond yield changes are impacting various local stocks, particularly those sensitive to interest rates. This article examines three Korean companies: Hana Financial Group, which faces pressure on net interest margins despite strong earnings; Hana 1Q Hyundai Motor Company Group …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Korea to Resolve Dongseoul Substation Issue Within Two Months, Split Regional Power Pricing Into Four Tiers

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment in Korea plans to resolve the Dongseoul substation issue within two months and implement a regional differential electricity pricing system by dividing the country into four tiers. This system will primarily lower industrial electricity rates, with a …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

What Korea stands to gain — and lose — from U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal

The recent U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement could give the United States an advantage in securing reactor contracts with Saudi Arabia, potentially sidelining South Korea's own nuclear reactor exports. However, experts suggest that the U.S. lacks the independent capacity to execute such large-scale projects and …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

Power Outage Hits 30 Households in Siksa-dong, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province; Restoration Underway

A power outage occurred in Siksa-dong, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, affecting 30 households after a vehicle struck a transformer around 2:40 PM. The Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) is currently working on restoring electricity. The incident has caused inconvenience to residents in the affected apartment …

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Sharemaestro market context Price below Trend Line 52 weeks -14.6% KEP stored weekly price path from 22 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2026

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