KOSPI Rises on Celltrion Strength While KOSDAQ Slips

The KOSPI index advanced by 1.56% to close at 6,117.82 during the morning session, while the tech-heavy KOSDAQ index fell by 1.15% to 697.76. Meanwhile, the USD/KRW exchange rate was quoted at 1,467.33, reflecting mixed investor sentiment across the Korean markets.

Celltrion (068270) +5.75%

Celltrion chart

P/EP/BEPSMkt CapROEDebt Ratio52W Range
44.292.514,238₩43.7T7.28%29.99%158,500–251,000

Celltrion surged 5.75% following strong Q2 performance. The biopharmaceutical giant reported record-high Q2 earnings, sparking an earnings surprise and fueling expectations for robust growth in North American markets [1][2][4][5][6]. Consequently, major brokerage firms raised their target prices, citing valuation attractiveness and strong growth prospects [4][5][6]. Investor sentiment was further bolstered by simultaneous net buying from foreign and institutional investors during the trading session [3].

COSMO ROBOTICS CO., Ltd (439960) +10.12%

COSMO ROBOTICS CO., Ltd chart

P/EP/BEPSMkt CapROEDebt Ratio52W Range
-19.6131.55-843₩536B0.00%53.41%10,000–68,500

COSMO ROBOTICS climbed 10.12%, benefiting from a sector-wide rally where robot and AI-related stocks surged simultaneously [8]. During the trading session on July 28, 2026, the stock reached an intraday high of 14,980 KRW [7]. Aside from this general market trend and price movement, the specific company-specific drivers or concrete reasons behind the sharp upward movement remain unconfirmed and cannot be verified from the available headlines [7][8].

SPG CO., LTD (058610) +12.79%

SPG CO., LTD chart

P/EP/BEPSMkt CapROEDebt Ratio52W Range
186.416.6412₩1.7T3.64%67.76%22,500–165,700

SPG CO., LTD rose 12.79%, experiencing a sharp intraday surge [9][10]. On July 27, 2026, the stock traded at an intraday price of 75,000 KRW [9]. Market commentary suggested that price pullbacks represent opportunities to accumulate shares, outlining future outlooks and response strategies [11]. However, the exact underlying drivers behind the stock's sudden surge and the specific background for these investment strategies remain unconfirmed and cannot be verified from the provided headlines [9][10][11].