Samsung (005930) First-Quarter Profit Surges to 57.2 Trillion Won

Samsung Electronics (005930) reported first-quarter operating profits of 57.2 trillion Korean won, surpassing analyst expectations of 55.28 trillion won. This marks an over eightfold increase compared to the previous year and aligns with Samsung's own forecasts. Revenue reached 133.9 trillion won ($89.96 billion), exceeding the expected 132.69 trillion won and reflecting a 70% year-over-year increase. The chip business drove this growth, with profits from this division alone totaling 53.7 trillion won, accounting for over 90% of overall earnings. The strong performance was influenced by growing demand for memory chips amid a global AI data center boom.