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South Korean Cosmetics Shares Rise on Bargain Buying
Shares in South Korean cosmetics companies rose early on Oct.
16 after falling in recent trading.
D'alba Global was up 6.81% at 9:25 a.m.
in Seoul, while APR and other cosmetics firms also gained.
A stronger won had led analysts to lower third-quarter earnings forecasts for the industry.
Investors appeared to be buying shares they viewed as cheaper after the recent declines.
South Korea's cosmetics industry has benefited from strong exports and global demand for K-beauty.
Analysts cited in the report said the currency effect was temporary and did not change the industry's direction.
The shares' next moves were not stated.
South Korean cosmetics shares rose early on Oct. 16 as bargain buying followed recent declines.
At 9:25 a.m., Dalba Global was up 6.81% at 169,500 won.
APR, Korea Cosmetics Manufacturing and Cosmax also gained.
The recent share weakness followed downward revisions to third-quarter earnings forecasts amid a stronger won.
An analyst said global demand for Korean beauty products remained strong and the currency move had not changed the industry’s direction.
- Who
- Dalba Global, APR and other South Korean cosmetics companies.
- What
- Their shares rose as bargain buying prompted a rebound.
- When
- Oct. 16, 2026; prices were reported at 9:25 a.m.
- Where
- South Korea’s stock market.
- Why
- Recent share declines attracted bargain buyers, while industry fundamentals and global demand were seen as strong.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A stronger won contributed to lower third-quarter earnings forecasts, and cosmetics shares weakened.
Cosmetics shares rebounded as bargain buying entered the market.
- Dalba Global
- Up 6.81% to 169,500 won at 9:25 a.m.
- APR
- Up 7.72% at 9:25 a.m.
- Korea Cosmetics Manufacturing
- Up 4.55% at 9:25 a.m.
- Cosmax
- Up 3.17% at 9:25 a.m.
- Reported date
- Oct. 16, 2026
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What people are saying
If these factors are excluded, most companies' results are better than initially expected.
Global demand for K-beauty is still very strong.