Samsung Electronics' profit increased by 208%, far exceeding expectations, as global demand for artificial intelligence servers surged, leading to a sharp rise in memory chip prices. The company announced that initial operating profit for the fourth quarter was 20 trillion won, higher than analysts' average forecast of 17.8 trillion won. Revenue increased 23% to 93 trillion won. The company will release a full financial statement with net profit and division breakdown data later this month. Samsung's stock price more than doubled in 2025 and surged again this month, reflecting market expectations for its quarterly results. Last week, more than 10 analysts followed by Bloomberg alone raised their target share price for Samsung.

Samsung Electronics' profit increased by 208%, far exceeding expectations, as global demand for artificial intelligence servers surged, leading to a sharp rise in memory chip prices. The company announced that initial operating profit for the fourth quarter was 20 trillion won, higher than analysts' average forecast of 17.8 trillion won. Revenue increased 23% to 93 trillion won. The company will release a full financial statement with net profit and division breakdown data later this month. Samsung's stock price more than doubled in 2025 and surged again this month, reflecting market expectations for its quarterly results. Last week, more than 10 analysts followed by Bloomberg alone raised their target share price for Samsung.