Did Samsung Electronics Achieve Its Highest Operating Earnings in Over 3 Years in Q3?

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Key Takeaways
- Samsung's operating profit for Q3 is estimated at 12.1 trillion won.
- The profit represents a 31.8 percent increase from the previous year.
- Sales surged to a record 86 trillion won, surpassing last year's record.
- Samsung remains the leader in the Indian TV market with a 23.8 percent share.
- Innovative product offerings like Neo QLED and OLED TVs are driving growth.
Seoul, Oct 14 (NationPress) On Tuesday, Samsung Electronics Co. revealed that its estimated operating profit for the third quarter has soared to its highest level in more than three years, surpassing market predictions. The leading global manufacturer of memory chips anticipates an operating profit of 12.1 trillion won (approximately $8.5 billion) for the quarter ending in September, marking a remarkable increase of 31.8 percent from 9.18 trillion won a year prior, as reported by Yonhap news agency.
This marks the largest quarterly earnings since the second quarter of 2022, when the company achieved an operating profit of 14.1 trillion won.
The operating profit for the third quarter exceeded the average estimate by 17.4 percent according to a survey conducted by Yonhap Infomax, the financial data division of Yonhap News Agency.
Sales also saw a significant rise, climbing 8.7 percent to a record 86 trillion won, eclipsing the previous record of 79.1 trillion won set in the same quarter last year. Data regarding net income has yet to be disclosed.
Samsung Electronics is set to unveil its final earnings report soon. Earlier in the year, Yonhap reported that Samsung ranked first in the Indian TV market during the first half of 2025, buoyed by strong sales of premium, large-sized models.
According to data compiled by global market research firm Omdia, the South Korean tech leader held a 23.8 percent market share from January to June, maintaining its top position since 2017. LG Electronics, a smaller competitor, secured a 16.5 percent share, followed closely by Xiaomi from China at 7.9 percent, as reported by Yonhap news agency on August 31.
Industry analysts have noted that Samsung has managed to uphold strong sales in India thanks to its innovative large-screen models, including Neo QLED and OLED TVs.