Samsung Electronics' semiconductor division raised its internal operating profit forecast for 2026 to 370 trillion won. This update marks a sharp increase from the 330 trillion won estimate issued in June.
Strong demand for artificial intelligence chips maintains high market prices for DRAM and NAND memory. Total advances received by the company jumped 70.4% in the first half of 2026.
Major customers are now entering multi-year agreements to guarantee stable memory supplies. This shift toward long-term contracts provides Samsung with clearer demand visibility in a growing market.
Separately, Samsung released its One UI 9 software for the latest Galaxy devices. The update integrates advanced AI features into the mobile ecosystem.