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Samsung's Q1 Profit Soars 755% Amid AI Chip Demand

4/7/2026

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  • Samsung Electronics reported preliminary Q1 2026 operating profit of 57.2 trillion won ($37.9 billion), up 755% year over year.
  • The company’s revenue is projected to reach 133 trillion won, a record.
  • The surge is driven by memory semiconductors and rising demand for AI chips.
  • Analysts predict Samsung could surpass Nvidia in annual operating profit as early as next year.
  • Profits could reach 327 trillion won in 2026.