# South Korean tech giant projected an operating profit of 57.2 trillion won for the January-March period.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · Free Press Journal*

## Key points

- Samsung Electronics estimated a record Q1 operating profit of 57.2 trillion won, far exceeding forecasts.
- Q1 revenue surpassed 100 trillion won for the first time, reaching 133 trillion won.
- Analysts estimate the semiconductor-focused DS unit earned around 50 trillion won in Q1 alone.
- Annual operating profit forecasts for 2026 have been raised by about 50% due to AI-driven demand.

**Companies:** Samsung Electronics
**Countries:** South Korea

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