Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) says dollar strength had a positive impact of KRW 1.6tln on operating profit in Q4
Newsquawk Staff ·
- Sees flat smartphone market volume in 2026.
- China competition set to intensify for mature foundry chips next year.
What it means
Samsung's announcement highlights a significant boost in operating profit due to dollar strength, which suggests favorable conditions for its export-driven segments. However, the forecast of a flat smartphone market coupled with rising competition in the foundry space, particularly from China, raises concerns about future growth prospects in key areas. This dichotomy between current profitability and future market challenges could influence investor sentiment towards Samsung and the broader tech sector.
- State Bank of India (SBIN IS) Q2 2026 (INR): Net Income 230.4bln (exp. 226.2bln)
- Chinese regulators have reportedly told banks to pause IPOs and large share sales to bolster markets, FT reports citing sources
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- Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) has reportedly told customers that it will entirely exit the eight-inch foundry business in 2030, The Elec reports
- Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) Q3 (KRW) net 75.2tln (exp. 89.1 tln, prev. 12.0tln Y/Y), operating profit 107.4tln (prelim. 107.4tln), revenue 195.3tln KRW (prelim. 195tln)
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