Samsung Electronics reports preliminary Q3 FY2026 operating profit above 12.0 trillion KRW
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Published on 2. October 2026
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Predicted for 7. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Samsung Electronics typically releases a preliminary estimate for the past quarter in early October — Q3 FY2026 expected around October 7, 2026. Analyst consensus (Bloomberg survey September 2026: Citi 10.4T, Kiwoom Securities 10.7T, broader consensus ~11.1T KRW) is below the threshold of 12.0T KRW. The prediction bets on a significant consensus beat (+7–15% above high-end estimate) driven by: (1) HBM3e chip demand surge from the AI cycle (NVIDIA Q3 FY2027 >$68B revenue forecast); (2) DRAM spot price rally from data center catch-up demand; (3) seasonally strong Q3 for semiconductors. Reference: Samsung Q3 2024 = 9.18T KRW (+31% YoY would yield 12.1T). No specific Polymarket contract; market-implied probability for consensus beat approximately 42%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Samsung Electronics Q3 2024 operatives Ergebnis: 9,18 Bio. KRW (Samsung IR, Oktober 2024)
- Bloomberg-Konsens Q3 FY2026: Citi 10,4 Bio. / Kiwoom 10,7 Bio. / breit ~11,1 Bio. KRW (Stand September 2026, Sammyfans.com)
- Sammyfans: 'Samsung und SK Hynix peilen 190 Bio. KRW Gewinn Q3 2026 an' — kombinierte Schätzung (September 2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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