# Samsung estimates 57.2 trillion won in Q1 operating profit vs 6.7 trillion won year earlier.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-06 · Reuters*

## Key points

- Samsung estimates Q1 operating profit at 57.2 trillion won, far exceeding analyst expectations.
- Samsung's Q1 profit nearly triples its previous record of 20 trillion won from last quarter.
- AI data centre demand has caused chip prices to nearly double in the first quarter alone.
- Samsung is closing the gap with SK Hynix in supplying advanced HBM4 chips for AI applications.
- TrendForce predicts DRAM contract prices will rise over 50% this quarter due to ongoing shortages.

**Companies:** Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Micron Technology
**Countries:** South Korea, United States

[Read the full story on Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/samsung-flags-eight-fold-jump-q1-profit-ai-chip-demand-drives-up-prices-2026-04-06/)

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