Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS), a world-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has reported record-breaking financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025. Driven by the full-scale utilization of its massive manufacturing infrastructure and strategic global partnerships, the company surpassed KRW 4.5 trillion in annual revenue, marking a significant milestone in its journey as a pure-play CDMO.
Financial Performance: A Year of Explosive Growth
For the full fiscal year 2025, Samsung Biologics recorded a consolidated revenue of KRW 4,557.0 billion, a robust 30.3% increase compared to the previous year. Operating profit for the year surged by 56.6% to reach KRW 2,069.2 billion, reflecting the company’s high operational efficiency and the successful ramp-up of its largest facility, Plant 4.
The fourth quarter of 2025 was particularly strong, with revenue hitting KRW 1,285.7 billion (+35.3% YoY) and operating profit climbing to KRW 528.3 billion, a 67.9% jump from Q4 2024. This performance was underpinned by the full utilization of Plants 1, 2, and 3, alongside Plant 4, which reached maximum capacity in the third quarter of 2025.
| Metric (Consolidated) | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | YoY Change |
| Revenue | KRW 4,557.0B | KRW 3,497.1B | +30.3% |
| Operating Profit | KRW 2,069.2B | KRW 1,321.4B | +56.6% |
| EBITDA | KRW 2,439.1B | KRW 1,622.2B | +50.4% |
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Strategic Milestones and Global Partnerships
The company’s growth was fueled by high-value long-term contracts. In the fourth quarter alone, Samsung Biologics secured a landmark KRW 1.1 trillion manufacturing agreement with a major European pharmaceutical company. This deal contributed to a cumulative contract value exceeding USD 21 billion since the company’s inception.
Quality and regulatory excellence remained a cornerstone of operations, with the company reaching a cumulative 420 regulatory approvals as of year-end. Following a successful equity spin-off in late 2025, Samsung Biologics has reaffirmed its strategic focus as a pure-play CDMO, allowing for greater agility in meeting the evolving needs of the global biopharmaceutical market.
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2026 Outlook: Global Footprint and Next-Gen Modalities
Looking ahead, Samsung Biologics has projected a revenue growth of 15–20% for 2026, excluding potential contributions from its planned U.S. acquisition. Key growth drivers for the coming years include:
- U.S. Manufacturing Entry: In December 2025, the company announced the acquisition of a manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland. The site features two CGMP plants with a combined 60 kL of drug substance capacity. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2026, marking a critical step in providing regional supply resilience for Western clients.
- Plant 5 and Bio Campus III: Plant 5 is scheduled to begin contributing to revenue in 2026. Simultaneously, the company has secured land for Bio Campus III, which will focus on next-generation modalities, including cell and gene therapies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
- Expanded Services: Under its ExellenS™ framework, the company is preparing a fully automated pre-filled syringe (PFS) line, expected to be CGMP-ready by 2027.
Commitment to Sustainability
Samsung Biologics continues to lead in ESG initiatives, earning an ‘A’ rating in Water Security from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). As a Champion of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, the company is actively integrating ESG considerations across its entire value chain to ensure long-term environmental stewardship.
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