Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, LOTTE has diversified its portfolio across food production, retail operations, chemical manufacturing, and tourism. The company runs additional businesses in China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, Russia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Pakistan, Poland, Australia and New Zealand. This geographic diversity and business segment breadth provides revenue stability across economic cycles.
Cyborg Score Rationale
In 2024, LOTTE's revenue was 15.76 trillion KRW, an increase of 3.94% compared to the previous year. However, losses were -1,018.72 billion KRW, 6533.2% more than in 2023, indicating operational challenges and profitability concerns that offset moderate revenue growth.
Top Insights
Massive portfolio span across 90+ business units provides diversification but creates complexity in management and capital allocation
Recent profitability deterioration (2024 net losses vs. 2023) signals operational challenges despite 3.94% revenue growth
Strong presence in food & beverage, retail, and tourism positions LOTTE to benefit from consumer discretionary recovery
Global footprint across 18+ countries mitigates geographic concentration risk and provides growth optionality in emerging markets
Named Competitors
Electronics & Chemicals — Diversified conglomerate with stronger financial performance
Automotive & Finance — Major competitor in construction and finance segments
Retail & Department Stores — Leading South Korean retailer
Food & Beverage — Major F&B conglomerate
Recent Developments
(February 2026) Stock price at 36,050 KRW, up 7.13% with positive technical indicators
(2024) Revenue growth of 3.94% to 15.76 trillion KRW despite significant net losses
(October 2017) Renamed from Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd. to LOTTE Corporation to reflect broader business portfolio
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