LG Electronics is experiencing a strong performance on the stock market, buoyed by a significant rise in the KOSPI index. Investor sentiment has been further enhanced by growing expectations surrounding the robotics value chain.
According to the Korea Exchange, as of 2:38 PM, LG Electronics shares were trading at 235,000 won, up 54,000 won (29.83%) from the previous trading day. The stock opened at 185,200 won and surged to near the upper limit during the trading session.
On this day, the KOSPI index rose more than 8% from the previous session, reviving investor confidence. This surge has led to increased buying interest in LG Electronics, which has recently been highlighted as a beneficiary of the robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.
Kim Min-kyung, a researcher at Hana Securities, noted in a report on May 14 that LG Electronics is aggressively pursuing new business opportunities in robotics, which is expected to secure growth momentum. She raised the target price for LG Electronics to 230,000 won.
Kim stated, "LG Electronics announced plans to establish a production system for humanoid robot actuators by the end of the year during its March shareholders' meeting, along with plans for proof of concept (PoC) technology verification in 2027. Given that the PoC timeline has been moved up to the first half of 2026, it suggests that the company is actively accelerating its robotics business."
She also mentioned, "Additionally, new orders for data center cooling projects are rapidly increasing, and discussions are ongoing with NVIDIA regarding AI data centers, physical AI, and mobility collaborations, indicating momentum in AI-related business initiatives."
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