GoKawiilSamsung forecasts record $80.2 billion quarterly profit amid memory price surge
Samsung projects an operating profit of $80.2 billion for the third quarter, a 782.5% increase year-over-year, driven by soaring memory chip prices due to AI infrastructure demand. Revenue is expected to reach $145.6 billion, marking significant growth from the previous year and quarter. Despite surpassing some analyst estimates, the company fell slightly short of Bloomberg's consensus forecast.
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This financial milestone highlights how the AI boom is benefiting memory chip manufacturers like Samsung, potentially reshaping industry profitability. The surge in prices and profits may influence supply and pricing strategies across the tech sector, while also impacting consumers facing higher costs for memory components.
- Samsung anticipates its largest quarterly profit ever, driven by memory demand.
- Memory prices have increased significantly due to AI infrastructure investments.
- The company's strong financial results contrast with ongoing supply constraints and high prices for consumers.
Source: techspot.com — Rob Thubron, 2026-10-08
Published there as: “Memory crisis puts Samsung on track for the biggest quarterly operating profit in tech history”
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