Samsung issues record-breaking Q1 earnings guidance

Samsung is expecting to hit over $38 billion (KRW 57.2 trillion) in operating profits for the first quarter of 2026, fueled by its semiconductor division. The figure would represent all-time high quarterly earnings and a 753% rise compared to the Q1, 2025 earnings. The Q1 earnings would also trump Samsung’s entire 2025 annual profit, which is a remarkable feat.

Consolidated figures based on K-IFRS

(in trillion won)
2026 Q1 (guidance)
2025 Q4
2025 Q1

Sales
133
93.84
79.14

Operating profit
57.2
20.07
…

​ Samsung is expecting to hit over $38 billion (KRW 57.2 trillion) in operating profits for the first quarter of 2026, fueled by its semiconductor division. The figure would represent all-time high quarterly earnings and a 753% rise compared to the Q1, 2025 earnings. The Q1 earnings would also trump Samsung’s entire 2025 annual profit, which is a remarkable feat.

Consolidated figures based on K-IFRS

(in trillion won)
2026 Q1 (guidance)
2025 Q4
2025 Q1

Sales
133
93.84
79.14

Operating profit
57.2
20.07
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