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  "id": 12748127,
  "title": "(2nd LD) Samsung's Q3 operating profit reaches new high of 107.4 tln won",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/2nd-ld-samsungs-q3-operating-profit-reaches-new-high-of-107-4-tln-won",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-08T00:10:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
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    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261008000952320"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung Electronics projected its third-quarter operating profit to reach over 107 trillion won (US$79.8 billion), setting a new quarterly record as demand for AI-related semiconductors surged. The South Korean tech giant's earnings guidance indicated a 782.5% increase in operating profit year-over-year, surpassing market forecasts by 1.6%. Revenue for the period was expected to rise 126.6% to 195 trillion won. If confirmed, this would be the fourth consecutive quarter of record quarterly revenue and operating profit, and the first time a South Korean company has reported a quarterly operating profit exceeding 100 trillion won. The record-setting margin of 55.1% is the highest in Samsung's history. Strong AI infrastructure investment growth and a semiconductor supply shortage are credited for the impressive performance, which is expected to persist through next year. Samsung's AI-focused HBM4 chips, set to contribute to earnings next year, could further drive profits. However, non-memory chip divisions within the chip division, such as system LSI and foundry businesses, are projected to remain in the red, with an estimated combined operating loss of around 1 trillion won. The device experience division, encompassing Samsung's consumer electronics and mobile businesses, is also forecasted to record losses for a second consecutive quarter due to rising component prices. The company will release its final earnings report later this month.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday estimated its thir...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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