Samsung Electronics reports record Q3 operating profit driven by AI chip demand
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Samsung Electronics
South Korea
October 29, 2026
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Samsung Electronics reported a record Q3 operating profit of 107.4 trillion won (US$80.04 billion). The growth was driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence chips. The company expects the chip supply shortage to deepen in 2027.
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