Samsung (005930) Profit Forecast Jumps 8-Fold on AI Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics (005930) shares increased by as much as 4.8% following a forecast of record quarterly profits. The company projected its operating profit for Q1 to reach 57.2 trillion won ($37.8 billion), an increase from 6.69 trillion won a year ago, surpassing estimates of 42.3 trillion won. Estimated consolidated revenue is projected to surge nearly 70% to 133 trillion won. This growth is attributed to high demand for memory chips used in AI computing, which has caused significant shortages and price increases in the memory market.