Samsung Posts Record Q3 Profit on AI Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics reported a record operating profit for the third quarter driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence chips. The memory chipmaker posted 107.4 trillion won, easing some investor concerns about spending durability.

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The logo of Samsung Electronics is seen at the company's store in Seoul, South Korea, April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

Samsung Electronics posted an operating profit of 107.4 trillion won ($80.04 billion) in the third quarter, driven by robust demand for AI chips. The record result marks a near-ninefold surge compared to 12.2 trillion won during the same period a year earlier. Investors are closely monitoring the earnings to gauge the long-term durability of global AI spending.