# That's an eightfold jump from the previous year and far above analyst estimates.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-07 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Samsung's Q1 operating profit estimate exceeds its entire profit for last year.
- Samsung's Q1 profit is eight times higher than the previous year's same period.
- Memory chip prices nearly doubled in Q1 due to AI-driven demand and supply constraints.
- TrendForce predicts memory chip prices could rise another 50% or more this quarter.
- Analysts highlight Samsung's long-term contract strategies as crucial for sustaining semiconductor earnings.

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

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