Samsung Electronics' record chip profits signal strengthening AI memory supercycle

, DIGITIMES Asia, Taipei

Apr 30, 2026, 10:19 0

Credit: AFP

Samsung Electronics reported a sharp increase in first-quarter 2026 profitability, led by its semiconductor division, as AI-driven demand for memory chips continued to accelerate. The company's chip unit delivered an operating profit of approximately KRW53.7...

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