On April 3, analysts forecasted that, propelled by the artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy and escalating chip prices, Samsung Electronics' operating profit for the first quarter of 2026 is anticipated to hit KRW 54 trillion (around USD 26.9 billion). This marks an almost sixfold increase compared to the same period last year and is close to its total profit for the entire year of 2025, which stood at KRW 43.6 trillion.
