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Samsung Reports Record Q1 Revenue and Profit, Driven by Galaxy S25 and Chip Sales

The electronics giant achieved 79.14 trillion won in revenue and 6.7 trillion won in operating profit, surpassing expectations despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

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More than half of Samsung's smartphones are made in Vietnam, where steep tariffs of up to 46% could be imposed if trade negotiations between Washington and Hanoi break down
Samsung Electronics, the flagship subsidiary of South Korean giant Samsung Group, is the world's largest memory chipmaker
Samsung Electronics Co.'s smartphones are shown at the company's shop in southern Seoul, in this file photo taken Feb. 28, 2025. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Samsung Electronics posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue of 79.14 trillion won ($55.34 billion) in Q1 2025, a 10% increase year-over-year.
  • Operating profit for the quarter reached 6.7 trillion won, exceeding both analysts' estimates and the company's internal guidance.
  • Robust demand for the Galaxy S25 smartphone series contributed significantly, with the mobile business generating 37 trillion won in sales and 4.3 trillion won in operating profit.
  • The semiconductor division saw mixed results, with a rebound in memory chip sales offset by weaker performance in high-bandwidth memory (HBM).
  • Samsung noted ongoing risks from trade tensions and global economic slowdown but anticipates improved performance in the second half of 2025 if uncertainties subside.