Samsung Electronics' Q3 net profit of KRW 75.2 trillion misses expectations, plans to distribute KRW 30 trillion in dividends

Samsung Electronics has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, with revenue reaching KRW 195.3 trillion, operating profit of KRW 107.4 trillion, and net profit of KRW 75.2 trillion, falling short of the market expectation of KRW 83.6 trillion. Following the earnings release, Samsung Electronics' share price dipped briefly before recovering and is now up 0.2%.

By business segment, the semiconductor division contributed KRW 106.5 trillion in operating profit, serving as the primary profit driver; the display business posted an operating profit of KRW 1.1 trillion, while the mobile business recorded an operating loss of KRW 600 billion.

In addition, Samsung Electronics announced plans to distribute a dividend of KRW 4,601 per share for the third quarter, totaling approximately KRW 30 trillion. The company expects memory chip demand to continue growing in the fourth quarter, with foundry business revenue expected to achieve double-digit growth, and warned that the chip supply shortage may further intensify in 2027.