Hybe Co., a K-pop firm that manages artists including BTS and Seventeen, saw its shares tumble in their biggest intraday decline in three months after weaker-than-expected album sales stoked fears of a slowdown. According to Bloomberg, the Seoul-based company reported a net ### of 54 billion won ($40.5 million) in the December quarter, missing analysts' expectations for a net income of 46.4 billion won. Sales for the December quarter rose 14% - the slowest growth on record - also missing estimates.
The weak quarterly results alarmed investors that the company's explosive growth phase may have ended. Hybe's stock slid as much as 7.4% during Tuesday morning trade, with arch-rival SM Entertainment Co. also losing ground, falling as much as 4.5%. According to Kim Hyun-yong, an analyst at Hyundai Motor Securities, "Hybe has been riding a boom cycle for the last four years, and last year's earnings were exceptionally good.
(Bloomberg) -- K-pop firm Hybe Co.'s shares tumbled in their biggest intraday decline in three months after weaker-than-expected album sales stoked fears of a slowdown. The weak quarterly results alarmed investors that the company's explosive growth phase may have ended. Hybe's stock slid as much as 7.4% during Tuesday morning trade, with arch-rival SM Entertainment Co. also losing ground, falling as much as 4.5%. According to Kim Hyun-yong, an analyst at Hyundai Motor Securities, "Hybe has been riding a boom cycle for the last four years, and last year's earnings were exceptionally good.
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K-Pop Agency Hybe Slides on Fears of Album Sales Peaking Out: A Closer LookK-pop fans around the world have been eagerly awaiting the latest news from Hybe Co., the Seoul-based agency that manages some of the most popular acts in the industry, including BTS and Seventeen. Unfortunately, the company's latest financial report has raised some concerns about the sustainability of its growth.
In this article, we'll take a closer look at the reasons behind Hybe's slump in stock price and what it could mean for the future of K-pop.
Weaker-Than-Expected Album Sales
According to Hybe's latest financial report, the company's net ### for the December quarter was 54 billion won ($40.5 million), missing analysts' expectations for a net income of 46.4 billion won. While sales for the quarter did rise by 14%, it was the slowest growth on record, and the company's stock price slid as much as 7.4% during Tuesday morning trade.
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