Emart target price 15% lowered; Samsung SDS’s AI business becomes more visible

9Securities firms lowered Emart’s target price by 15%. Weak sales at some brands directly linked to Emart’s performance were cited as the reason for the adjustment. A direct impact on investor positions is expected.

On the same day, Samsung SDS’s target price was raised after the company was assessed to have made its AI data center business more visible. The company reported that concrete progress had been observed in relation to its business development.

Emart’s 2quarterly results were expected to fall short of expectations. Weak store sales and cost burdens were cited as the main factors.

KT&G drew attention for its interim dividend and shareholder-return policy, with a target price of 22ten thousand won proposed. Dividend-related disclosures were presented as a key point of interest for investors.

Securities firms pointed out that, including leveraged products, 83% of stock-market trading value is concentrated in certain issues. They said the concentration of trading value could influence market trends in the short term.

APR's U.S. sales increased by 252%, prompting discussion of the possibility of record-high quarterly results. The company said the sharp increase in overseas sales is driving improvements in performance.

The reports released that day revised the target prices based on each company's disclosures, results, and sales trends. The changes were compiled based on reports dated 2026year 7month 9day.

Investors should check individual companies' disclosures and schedules for upcoming earnings announcements.