LG Energy Solution's record sales driven by EV and ESS growth signal strong demand.
Context
What happened: LG Energy Solution reported record quarterly revenue, driven by EV battery shipments in Europe and growing North American energy storage system demand.
Key numbers: Revenue 9.64 trillion won ($7.21 billion), up 59 percent on-year and 27.6 percent on-quarter. Operating profit 756 billion won, up 25.7 percent on-year.
Why it matters: Analysts see ESS as a key growth driver, with DB Financial Investment noting more direct competition with Tesla and Fluence Energy, and Shinyoung Securities citing US manufacturing credit benefits.