# BTS, Katseye Drive Hybe to Record Quarterly Revenue and Profit

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bts-katseye-drive-hybe-to-record-quarterly-revenue-and-profit/
- Published: 2026-11-03T08:24:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T05:37:30+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/music/news/bts-katseye-hybe-record-quarterly-revenue-profit-1236938217/
- Topics: Art, Business, Companies, Culture

## Key points

- Hybe posted record quarterly revenue and operating profit.
- BTS concerts drove $540.5 million in concert revenue.
- Katseye sold out 31 shows across 27 cities.

## Summary

Hybe reported record quarterly revenue and operating profit for the three months to September 2026, surpassing the records set in the previous quarter. BTS’ world tour was the main driver, while strong sales and touring by acts including Katseye also contributed; the results show the scale of Hybe’s live business and its expanding international strategy.

Revenue reached KRW1.5257 trillion ($1.13 billion), with operating profit of KRW188.5 billion ($140.2 million) and a 12.4% operating margin. Concerts generated a quarterly record $540.5 million, while merchandise and licensing brought in a record $248.8 million, including $79.6 million from BTS tour merchandise in North America. Hybe said Katseye sold out all 31 shows on its 27-city European and North American run, and plans an 11-city Asia and Oceania arena tour from January 2027; the group’s third EP also opened with 150,000 US sales.

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