Samsung forecasts a 55.9 per cent fall in Q2 profit due to weak chip demand, US trade curbs, and inventory costs. Q3 recovery expected with higher HBM demand and improved foundry utilisation.

Samsung Electronics expects a steep 56% decline in its second-quarter operating profit, signaling continued struggles in its semiconductor division. The company projected Q2 operating profit of 4.6 trillion won ($3.

Samsung Electronics forecasts a massive 56% decline in Q2 operating profit due to weak AI chip sales and U.S. restrictions on advanced chips for China, raising concerns about the future of its semiconductor business amid competitive pressures and tariff uncertainties.