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Samsung Electronics Q2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2025 earnings summary31 Jul, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q2 2025 revenue was KRW74.6 trillion, down 5.8% sequentially but up 1% year-over-year, with operating profit at KRW4.7 trillion and net profit at KRW5.1 trillion; operating margin contracted to 6.3%.

  • Gross profit margin decreased to 34.2% in Q2 2025 from 35.5% in Q1 2025, and EBITDA margin fell to 20% from 22% sequentially.

  • Major product launches included the Galaxy S25 series, Z Fold6/Flip6, and advancements in memory and display technologies.

  • SG&A expenses reduced by KRW0.6 trillion to KRW20.8 trillion through efficient cost management.

  • Currency effects, notably a stronger KRW against USD, negatively impacted operating profit by KRW0.5 trillion.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 CapEx totaled KRW11.1 trillion, down KRW0.9 trillion sequentially; majority allocated to DS, with KRW0.8 trillion to display.

  • Net profit was KRW5.1 trillion, a decrease from KRW8.2 trillion in Q1 2025 and KRW9.8 trillion in Q2 2024.

  • Dividend of $3.67 per share approved; Q2 dividend payout of KRW2.45 trillion scheduled for late August.

  • Cash flows from operating activities were KRW17.31 trillion in Q2 2025; investing outflows at KRW13.35 trillion, mainly for PP&E.

  • Net cash position at KRW86.7 trillion as of June 30, 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • Gradual recovery expected in H2 2025, led by AI and robotics momentum; earnings projected to improve steadily.

  • Memory: Plans to expand high-density DDR5 and HBM3E sales, accelerate 8th Gen V-NAND transition, and respond to server demand.

  • S.LSI/Foundry: Focus on Exynos competitiveness, ramp up 2nm GAA process, and improve utilization.

  • Display business anticipates improved results from new smartphone launches and QD-OLED monitors.

  • Ongoing R&D to drive innovation in eco-friendly and AI-enabled products.

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South Korea's Most Important Company

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global technology company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of a wide range of electronic products. The company's key offerings include smartphones, tablets, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor components. Samsung operates across various sectors, including consumer electronics, information technology, and communications. Its semiconductor division produces memory chips, processors, and other components that are essential for numerous electronic devices. Additionally, Samsung is involved in network systems and provides solutions for mobile and enterprise networksThe company is headquartered in Suwon, South Korea, and its shares are listed on the KRX.

Samsungs Semiconductor Business

Samsung’s semiconductor operations are a critical component of its broader business, contributing significantly to its revenue and global influence in the technology sector. As one of the largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world, Samsung Electronics has established itself as a leader in both memory and logic chip production.

In the memory chip segment, Samsung dominates the market for DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory) and NAND flash memory, which are essential components in a wide range of electronic devices, from smartphones and computers to data centers. The company's leadership in this area is underpinned by its advanced manufacturing processes and continuous investment in research and development (R&D), enabling it to produce chips with higher capacity and faster speeds than many of its competitors. Samsung is also a key player in the production of logic chips, particularly through its foundry business, where it manufactures custom chips for other companies.

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Since its inception, Samsung has proven itself to be a trailblazer in the electronics industry. In the early years, the company produced black and white television sets but swiftly expanded its product line to include a diverse range of electronic appliances, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines. The sheer variety of products produced by Samsung is incredibly vast and if you can think of a product in consumer electronics, chances are that Samsung has several different models available.

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One cannot discuss Samsung without acknowledging its considerable influence on the global smartphone market. The company's Galaxy series, launched in 2010, has grown into a broad lineup of devices that cater to all segments of consumers, from entry-level to premium. The introduction of its Galaxy Note series, characterized by large displays and the iconic S Pen, arguably sparked the trend for larger smartphone screens. Today, Samsung's prowess in the mobile industry is demonstrated by its strong market share and wide consumer base across the world.

Samsung has also earned a reputation for its pioneering work in display technology. From producing the first-ever liquid-crystal display (LCD) panels in the 1990s to leading the charge in OLED technology and introducing MicroLED and QLED screens, Samsung's innovations have largely defined the trajectory of the global display and TV market.

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