Samsung Electronics expects to post an operating profit of 107.4 trillion won (approximately $80 billion) for the third quarter of 2026, making it the first technology company ever to cross the 100 trillion won mark in a single quarter. This result represents a 782.5% increase compared to the 12.17 trillion won recorded in Q3 2025, nearly nine times the previous year’s level. The estimated operating margin of 55.1% sets a historic record for the company. The semiconductor division (Device Solutions), driven by HBM4 memory sales to AI chip developers such as Nvidia, alone generates approximately 110 trillion won in operating profit. Samsung anticipates full-year 2026 operating profit exceeding 300 trillion won and reaching around 550 trillion won in 2027.
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