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Samsung Electronics Posts Record Profit as AI Demand Drives Memory Chip Boom

By Steven Tech4 min read

Seoul, 30 April 2026 – Samsung Electronics delivered a record first-quarter profit as surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure drove a dramatic rebound in its semiconductor business, reinforcing the central role of advanced memory chips in the global AI race.

The South Korean technology giant said operating profit for the January-to-March quarter rose eightfold to a record 57.2 trillion won, compared with 6.69 trillion won a year earlier. Revenue climbed 69 percent year-on-year to 133.9 trillion won, supported mainly by stronger chip prices and demand from customers investing heavily in AI data centres.

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  • Steven is a writer focused on science and technology, with a keen eye on artificial intelligence, emerging software trends, and the innovations shaping our digital future.