Samsung Reports Record Q2 Profit Amid AI Chip Demand Concerns, Shares Drop 9%
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First reported by Calcalist · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Samsung Electronics reported a record Q2 operating profit of 89.4 trillion won, driven by rising memory chip prices and AI demand, but its shares fell 9% amid concerns over the sustainability of AI chip demand and potential slowdowns in AI infrastructure investments. SK hynix shares also dropped 9%, dragging South Korea's KOSPI index down 7%. Analysts warn of risks from delays in US data center projects and emphasize the importance of strong fundamentals for future growth.
- 01Samsung's Q2 operating profit surged 19-fold to 89.4 trillion won, beating forecasts but shares fell 9%.
- 02SK hynix shares also dropped 9%, contributing to a 7% fall in South Korea's KOSPI index.
- 03Investors worry about a potential slowdown in AI infrastructure investments affecting chip demand.
- 04Memory chip prices rose sharply, supporting Samsung's revenue growth of 129% year-over-year.
- 05Samsung plans to invest 2,100 trillion won in South Korea by 2040, adjusting for market conditions.
- 06US data center construction delays and financing risks pose threats to sustained AI chip demand.
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