Samsung's Q3 2023 Earnings: Profit Falls but Chip Loss Narrows

Korea (Republic of)
Samsung's Q3 2023 net profit exceeded market expectations.
Samsung's Q3 2023 operating profit fell by 7.8% compared to the same period last year.
The company expects the demand for memory chips to improve in the coming quarters.
The loss in Samsung's memory chip business has narrowed.

Samsung Electronics, a global leader in advanced semiconductor technology, has reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2023. The company's operating profit fell by 7.8% compared to the same period last year. However, the loss in the memory chip business, which has been a significant concern for the company, has narrowed. This is a positive sign indicating a potential recovery in the chip market.

Samsung's third-quarter net profit exceeded market expectations, beating estimates. This has been attributed to the strong performance of its smartphone and consumer electronics divisions, which helped offset the decline in the chip business. The company expects the demand for memory chips to improve in the coming quarters, which could further boost its financial performance.

Despite the challenges in the chip market, Samsung continues to invest in research and development to maintain its competitive edge. The company is optimistic about the future, expecting a gradual recovery in the global economy and the chip market.


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  • The exact percentage of the decrease in Samsung's operating profit is not specified in all sources.

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    • Samsung's consumer electronics division, which includes TVs and appliances, saw operating profit rise 10% from a year ago to 1.1 trillion won ($930 million).
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      • The South Korean company’s shares have climbed more than 20% this year, outperforming the broader market as investors bet on a recovery in the memory chip industry.
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        • Samsung's chip division, which generates the bulk of its profit, posted an operating loss of 300 billion won ($253 million), smaller than a loss of 400 billion won a year earlier.
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          • The Company posted KRW 66.96 trillion in consolidated revenue and KRW 8.15 trillion in operating profit for the quarter.
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