Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) prelim. Q1 (KRW) oper profit 57.2tln (exp. 40.6tln), rev. 133tln (exp. 119.2tln)

Samsung Electronics has significantly outperformed expectations with a preliminary operating profit of 57.2 trillion KRW, well above the anticipated 40.6 trillion KRW, alongside revenues of 133 trillion KRW against a forecast of 119.2 trillion KRW.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Apr 2026, 23:00 UTCOn the live feed at 22:40 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) prelim. Q1 (KRW) oper profit 57.2tln (exp. 40.6tln), rev. 133tln (exp. 119.2tln)

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Missiles hit Saudi Arabia's Jubail which is largest industrial hub in the Middle East where large petrochemical and energy facilities are located

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[CALENDAR ADDITION] US President Trump is to meet with the US ambassador to India on Tuesday at 19:00EDT/00:00BST

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This strong report not only highlights resilience in the company's operations but could also signal bullish sentiment in the tech sector, potentially lifting related stocks and influencing market outlooks for upcoming earnings reports.

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