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(Seoul=NSP NEWS) = Samsung Electronics recorded its highest quarterly performance ever.

Samsung Electronics announced preliminary consolidated results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting revenue of KRW 133 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 57.2 trillion. Compared to the same period last year, revenue increased by 68.06% and operating profit by 755.01%. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenue also rose by 41.73% and operating profit by 185%.

This performance marks the highest quarterly level for Samsung Electronics and all domestic companies combined.

Memory semiconductors led the performance. DRAM prices rose as demand for memory increased due to expanded investment in AI data centers. The rise in the won-dollar exchange rate also contributed to the expansion of the converted scale of overseas sales.

According to market research firm Trendforce, fixed transaction prices for general DRAM are projected to rise by 58-63% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter. The securities industry observes that if the strong trend in memory prices continues, there is a possibility that Samsung Electronics' second-quarter earnings will also improve further.

Samsung Electronics is scheduled to release its finalized earnings and detailed results by business unit on the 30th.

By Soon-ki Lee(s8789@nspna.com) and Bok-hyun Lee(bhlee2016@nspna.com)

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