Samsung Electronics Q4 2025 Earnings: Breaking the 20 Trillion Won Profit Barrier
Samsung Electronics reported a record-breaking Q4 2025 operating profit of 20 trillion won, driven by a 40% surge in memory chip prices and a global semiconductor supercycle.
20 trillion won in a single quarter. Samsung Electronics just shattered its own records, fueled by a relentless semiconductor supercycle that's reshaping the industry's profit landscape.
Samsung Electronics Q4 2025 Earnings: A Historic Milestone
On Thursday, Samsung Electronics reported its preliminary earnings for the fourth quarter, touching the 20 trillion-won ($13.8 billion) mark for the first time in history. This represents a staggering 200 percent rise compared to a year earlier, highlighting the explosive demand in the tech sector.
Total sales for the quarter climbed 22.7 percent to reach 93 trillion won. According to data from Yonhap Infomax, the operating profit outperformed the market consensus by 1.8 percent. While specific division breakdowns weren't disclosed, it's clear where the momentum is coming from.
The Supercycle Surge: DS Division Dominance
Market observers point to the Device Solutions (DS) division as the primary engine. Global prices for DRAM and NAND flash surged by approximately 40 percent during the fourth quarter alone. Analysts estimate that the DS division's operating profit alone sits between 16 trillion and 17 trillion won.
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