Samsung Electronics is trading at $4,316, down 4.60%, after record third-quarter results fell short of analyst expectations.
- Chip-division operating income also missed estimates, and investors were disappointed by the lack of detailed shareholder-return plans.
- The decline coincided with a broader semiconductor sell-off as investors questioned returns on heavy AI spending after weaker-than-expected technology earnings. South Korean shares fell more than 3%, with chip stocks among the hardest hit.