Samsung Electronics issued preliminary earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2026. It forecast operating profit of approximately 107.4 trillion won. Sales are expected to reach 195 trillion won. [2, 5, 6]
The forecast marks the first time the company’s quarterly operating profit has topped 100 trillion won. Operating profit is expected to rise 783% year over year. [5, 15]
Booming demand for high-performance memory chips used in artificial intelligence applications is driving the profit surge. [1]
By contrast, the smartphone division is reportedly facing a significant operating loss as rising costs for these memory components weigh on results. [1]
The market reaction was muted because investors had largely anticipated and priced in the strong guidance. [5]