FTC probes Ottogi over alleged price fixing affecting Ottogi stock

Published on 10/20/2026 at 00:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

The FTC inspection began October 14, 2026, covering six processed-food categories. Ottogi stock is valued at KRW 1.1 trillion.

Regulatory review and operating figures

The Fair Trade Commission began its first food-industry task-force case on October 14, 2026.
Second-quarter 2026 revenue reached KRW 943.8 billion, up 4.6 percent year over year.
Ottogi Corporation had a KRW 1.1 trillion market value as of October 19, 2026.

Ottogi, KR7007310006, Illustration mit AI erstellt.

Ottogi Corporation (ISIN KR7007310006) faces a regulatory review after South Korea's Fair Trade Commission began on-site inspections at major food companies on October 14, 2026. According to SBS, the case concerns alleged price fixing across processed foods and is the first assignment for the FTC's newly launched Priority Investigation Task Force.

Six food categories under review

The inspection covers kimchi, tofu, edible oils, gift sets, instant rice and sauces. Asiae reported on October 14, 2026, that investigators were examining alleged coordination over price increases dating back to 2018 and possible resale price maintenance practices since 2020. For Ottogi, the review adds a legal risk to a business whose products are closely tied to household food spending.

What do the results show?

Ottogi reported KRW 943.8 billion in consolidated revenue for the second quarter of 2026, up 4.6 percent from the second quarter of 2025, while operating profit reached KRW 45.3 billion. ATS View placed the operating margin at 4.8 percent, compared with 6.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026. The comparison makes margin protection a central issue alongside the investigation.

Three dated operating developments

In July 2026, Ottogi launched Dongdaemun-style Whole Chicken Kalguksu; in August 2026, sales of the product rose 40 percent from July and it ranked first in bagged ramen sales at Lotte Mart's Seoul Station branch, according to Edaily. On October 14, 2026, the FTC inspection began, covering six product categories, according to SBS.

Dates for the next report

Ottogi's next earnings report is scheduled for November 12, 2026, according to TradingView. The filing deadline for the September 2026 quarterly report is November 16, 2026, according to ATS View.

Stock valuation and regulatory risk

Ottogi stock was last quoted at KRW 325,500.00 on the Korea Exchange on October 19, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. KST. The same quote page showed a 52-week range of KRW 290,500.00 to KRW 414,000.00 and a market value of KRW 1.1 trillion. The stock therefore sits below its yearly high while investors weigh second-quarter profitability against the regulatory review.