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29 Oct 2026, 03:32 UTC · 1h ago
Samsung stock plunges over 6% despite record $80B profit: here's why
Impact · against what's priced in
Samsung is facing a valuation correction as the market shifts focus from record nominal profits to a slight miss in semiconductor margins and ongoing losses in consumer electronics. SK Hynix emerges as the preferred AI-memory play, benefiting from higher confidence in its ability to translate cycle gains into future pricing power.
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A 3.5 trillion won miss in the Device Solutions division against top-end forecasts suggests AI-memory margins may be peaking, while an 800 billion won loss in the Device eXperience division creates a consolidated drag.
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