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Samsung forecasts record third-quarter profit of $80 billion on the back of AI boom

Samsung said memory earnings surged as AI infrastructure demand outpaced chip supply, pushing quarterly operating profit above 100 trillion won for the first time.

  • On Thursday, Samsung Electronics projected a record third-quarter operating profit of 107.4 trillion won , surpassing the 100 trillion won threshold for the first time in the South Korean company's history.
  • Surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure has outstripped memory chip supply, creating tight supplies of conventional DRAM, NAND, and HBM expected to persist through 2027.
  • Third-Quarter revenue is projected to reach 195 trillion won, a 127% increase from the previous year, beating analysts' estimates and underscoring the scale of AI-driven financial performance.
  • Samsung expanded its AI strategy in September by announcing a partnership with French artificial intelligence startup Mistral to deploy models across its semiconductor operations.
  • Detailed third-quarter financial results, including a business division breakdown, are expected later this month, while industry projections indicate tight chip supplies will persist into 2027.
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The operating profit clearly exceeds the analyst's estimate. And the South Korean Tech Group posted the fourth record quarterly profit in a row.

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Samsung Reaches New Profit Record With Memory Chip Windfall

Samsung Electronics Co. posted another record profit that was just shy of sky-high expectations elevated by surging memory chip prices and relentless spending on AI infrastructure.

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Samsung Electronics is heading for a new record profit for the third quarter, figures from the…

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