Samsung forecasts record third-quarter profit of $80 billion as AI boom fuels chip demand — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/samsung-forecasts-record-third-quarter-profit-of-80-billion-as-ai-boom-fuels-chip-demandContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Samsung Forecasts Record $80 Billion Profit on AI Boomhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/samsung-forecasts-record-third-quarter-profit-of-80-billion-as-ai-boom-fuels-chip-demandhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/samsung-forecasts-record-third-quarter-profit-of-80-billion-as-ai-boom-fuels-chip-demand#u117758Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:30:19 +0000Samsung Electronics projects a record third-quarter operating profit of 107.4 trillion won, or approximately $80 billion, driven by surging global demand for artificial intelligence chips. This stellar performance marks an operating profit jump of nearly nine-fold compared to previous results, making Samsung the first technology company to forecast a quarterly profit topping 100 trillion won. The boom in artificial intelligence memory chips has triggered memory shortages and higher prices, lifting overall chip earnings. The tech giant also expects financial boosts from folding devices launched