Earnings Report
Samsung Electronics forecasts record Q1 operating profit of 57.2 trillion won
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Samsung Electronics estimated a record first-quarter operating profit of 57.2 trillion won ($37.9 billion) on Tuesday, driven by surging demand for AI chips. The figure marks a 755 percent increase from a year earlier, with sales reaching 133 trillion won for the first time exceeding 100 trillion won. The results surpassed analysts' expectations amid a booming AI sector.
Samsung Electronics confirmed record Q1 sales of 133.87 trillion won and operating profit of 57.23 trillion won on April 30, slightly beating its earlier guidance of 133 trillion won in sales and 57.2 trillion won in OP. The results, up 69% and 756% year-on-year, were fueled by AI-driven memory chip demand, with net profit jumping over fivefold to 47.22 trillion won.
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