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06 Jan 2026
Samsung likely to flag 160% jump in Q4 profit as AI boom stokes chip prices
Summary
Samsung Electronics is expected to report a 160% increase in fourth-quarter operating profit, driven by a severe chip shortage that has significantly increased memory prices. The surge in demand for artificial intelligence has led to a shift in semiconductor production towards AI-related chips, impacting traditional memory production. While Samsung’s semiconductor business benefits from the chip price rally, soaring prices are squeezing margins in its smartphone division.