# BTS’ Comeback Drives HYBE’s Quarterly Earnings to All-Time Highs

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bts-comeback-drives-hybes-quarterly-earnings-to-all-time-highs/
- Published: 2026-11-03T15:27:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T10:56:12+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/pro/hybe-q3-earnings-2026-bts-katseye/
- Topics: Art, Business, Companies, Culture

## Key points

- HYBE posted record third-quarter revenue and operating profit.
- BTS touring helped drive 726.8 billion won in touring revenue.
- KATSEYE topped the Billboard 200 and sold out 31 shows.

## Summary

HYBE reported record quarterly earnings in the third quarter of 2026, driven largely by BTS’ ongoing world tour. The results show how touring and other artist activity have boosted the company’s revenue beyond its previous quarterly high.

Revenue reached 1.5257 trillion won ($1.135 billion) and operating profit was 188.5 billion won ($140.35 million), surpassing last quarter’s records. Touring brought in 726.8 billion won, while recorded music generated 282.8 billion won; BTS’ North American tour merchandise alone earned 107 billion won. KATSEYE’s third EP topped the Billboard 200, and the group sold out all 31 reported shows as HYBE expanded with new label initiatives.

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