Samsung's Q3 Earnings Take a Hit, Company Bets on AI and Premium Products for Turnaround
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Samsung Electronics reported a Q3 sales decline to $51.3 billion, down from $76.78 trillion a year ago. The company's chip division reported a loss due to AI demand, while its display division, which makes screens for Apple's iPhone 15, saw an increase in operating profit. Samsung's mobile business also posted a profit, aided by new Galaxy Z foldable smartphones. The company plans to increase sales of highly profitable product lines in Q4, focusing on the pricier HBM as a new revenue stream.
October 31, 2023 | 12:49 pm
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Samsung's display division, which makes screens for Apple's iPhone 15, saw an increase in operating profit.
While Samsung's display division's profit could indirectly impact Apple, as it is a supplier, the direct impact on Apple's stock is likely to be minimal.
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Samsung, a supplier for Nvidia, reported a Q3 sales decline.
Samsung's Q3 sales decline could potentially impact Nvidia, as Samsung is a supplier. However, the direct impact on Nvidia's stock is likely to be minimal.
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Samsung's Q3 sales declined and its chip division reported a loss due to AI demand. However, its display and mobile divisions posted profits. The company plans to focus on pricier HBM for new revenue stream in Q4.
Samsung's Q3 sales decline and the loss reported by its chip division could negatively impact its stock price. However, the profits posted by its display and mobile divisions and its plans for Q4 could mitigate this impact.
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