Samsung Forecasts Record Operating Profit Over 100 Trillion Won on AI Demand
Key Facts
Samsung Electronics estimated its third-quarter operating profit topped 100 trillion won for the first time in the company's history. CNBC reported that the estimated quarterly operating profit reached 107.4 trillion won, with more detailed results expected to be released later this month.
The record performance is attributed to the ongoing global boom in artificial intelligence demand, which has significantly boosted the company's semiconductor business. Regarding equity performance, SMSN.L closed at 5075 on October 6, 2026, having reached a day high of 5120 and a low of 5030 during that session.
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Update: Samsung's operating profits are expected to receive an additional boost from its latest folding devices launched in August 2026. This contribution from the mobile division complements the growth driven by the global surge in AI semiconductor demand.
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Update: Samsung's preliminary profit estimates for this quarter exceed more than twice the company's total earnings for the entirety of 2025. This exceptional growth underscores the massive shift in profitability driven by surging demand for advanced memory chips.
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Update: Samsung's third-quarter profit jumped nearly nine-fold compared to the previous year. This surge was driven primarily by the ongoing boom in demand for memory chips optimized for artificial intelligence.