Samsung Electronics announced a record-breaking quarter, posting a 14 percent revenue increase compared to the prior quarter and becoming the first technology firm to exceed KRW 100 trillion in operating profit.
Operating profit reached KRW 107.4 trillion based on the latest earnings report, with the Device Solutions division, responsible for memory chip manufacturing, driving the expansion.
Consolidated revenue for the Device Solutions division hit KRW 147.1 trillion, while operating profit reached KRW 106.5 trillion, setting new records for the semiconductor business.
HBM4 and Server SSD Sales Drive Growth
High demand for HBM4 memory and server SSDs fueled the financial results, while rising requirements for artificial intelligence infrastructure boosted sales across the memory unit.
Memory demand should climb further next quarter, supported by upcoming CPU and GPU platforms, while artificial intelligence demand is projected to grow much faster than industry supply by 2027.
Samsung stated that increasing artificial intelligence driven demand will far exceed the industry supply in comparison with 2026, indicating sustained pressure on memory supply as infrastructure grows.
Samsung Announces KRW 30 Trillion Dividend
Cash dividends of KRW 4,601 per common share were announced by Samsung Electronics, with preferred shareholders getting the identical amount, bringing the total Q3 dividend payout to KRW 30 trillion, while total shareholder returns for 2026 are targeted between KRW 90 trillion and KRW 110 trillion.
These shareholder returns will involve more than cash dividends, as a large share repurchase program is also anticipated to be part of the total.
Performance figures for other sectors like Visual Display and Digital Appliances were also released, showing a wider view of operations.
