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Samsung’s Q4 profit misses estimates

Samsung Electronics Co. reported an operating profit of 2.9 trillion won (US$2.1 billion) for the December quarter, missing profit estimates.

This shortfall underscores the challenges the company faces in competing with SK Hynix, a leading producer of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) in the AI sector.

Samsung’s net income for the quarter was 7.58 trillion won (US$ 5.26 billion), driven by its network business, which surpassed analyst expectations.

However, concerns about its challenges in AI-specific memory chips led to a 2.5% decline in its stock on Jan. 31 morning.

Recent Samsung developments

Timeline
27-Jan-2025 🕶️ Samsung delays smart glasses launch, focuses on partnership
  • Samsung’s smart glasses won’t launch in 2025.
  • Collaboration with Google focuses on Android XR system.
23-Jan-2025 📱 Samsung Galaxy S25 series launches with AI enhancements
  • Samsung launches Galaxy S25 series, prices start at $799
  • Preorders begin Jan. 22, devices available Feb. 7
22-Jan-2025 📦 Samsung, SK hynix may shift production over US tariffs
  • Samsung and SK hynix monitor US trade policies.
  • Shifting focus to high-value AI chips amid tariffs.
18-Jan-2025 📈 Samsung ties executive bonuses to stock performance
  • Samsung ties executive bonuses to stock performance.
  • Bonus range from 50% to 100% based on seniority.
17-Jan-2025 🤖 Samsung, Hyundai compete with robots for $1.1b Seoul project
  • Samsung and Hyundai use robots for property sales.
  • Voting for contractor set for Saturday.

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