Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) foundry fab utilisation rate in H1-2026 is expected to be in the 60% range, vs a 50% range in H2-2025, Zdnet reports citing sources

The expected increase in Samsung's foundry fab utilization rate to the 60% range for H1-2026, up from 50% in H2-2025, indicates a potential recovery in demand for semiconductor production.

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This could reflect positively on Samsung's earnings outlook, suggesting improved operational efficiency and capacity to meet growing market demands, which may influence sector peers positively.

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