Samsung preliminarily reported 10.74 trillion won in Q3 2026 operating profit.
Why it matters: The result is a key indicator of memory-chip pricing and demand for AI infrastructure. Samsung's figures are preliminary, and the company has not disclosed divisional profit contributions.
- Samsung reported preliminary Q3 2026 sales of approximately 195 trillion won and operating profit of 10.74 trillion won.
- Operating profit increased 782.5% year on year, according to Samsung.
- Reuters attributed the improvement to demand and pricing for high-bandwidth memory, DRAM and NAND.
- Samsung's detailed Q3 2026 results are scheduled for October 29, 2026.
Samsung Electronics preliminarily reported operating profit of 10.74 trillion won for the third quarter of 2026, according to the company's disclosure. Sales were approximately 195 trillion won, implying an operating margin of about 5.5%.
Samsung said operating profit increased 782.5% from a year earlier. The figures are preliminary and do not show how much profit came from individual businesses.
Reuters reported that demand for high-bandwidth memory, or HBM, used in AI systems supported earnings. The report also cited tight supply and higher prices for HBM, DRAM and NAND. DRAM and NAND are types of memory chips.
Samsung has not disclosed the amount of profit contributed by HBM, other memory products, smartphones or its foundry business, which manufactures chips for other companies. The reported figure covers Samsung Electronics' businesses as a group.
Samsung's detailed third-quarter 2026 results are scheduled for October 29, 2026.
By the numbers
- 10.74 trillion won - preliminary Q3 2026 operating profit
- 195 trillion won - approximate Q3 2026 sales
- 782.5% - year-on-year increase in operating profit
Yes, but: The figures are preliminary, and Samsung has not disclosed divisional results or the precise contribution from memory products.
What's next: Samsung is scheduled to release detailed third-quarter 2026 results on October 29, 2026.