Samsung has announced its preliminary earnings for the second quarter of 2026, projecting an operating profit of KRW 89.4 trillion, approximately $58.5 billion, for the period from April to June. This impressive figure positions Samsung as the world’s most profitable company by quarterly operating profit, surpassing Nvidia, which previously held the top spot with an operating profit of $58.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026. The surge in Samsung’s profit is largely attributed to the rising prices of memory chips, driven by the booming demand in the AI sector. As one of the leading memory chip manufacturers globally, Samsung has benefited significantly from this trend. With demand continuing to exceed supply, memory chip prices have soared over the past year, boosting Samsung’s profitability to unprecedented levels. A detailed financial report is expected later this month when Samsung releases its full earnings for Q2 2026.
Has Samsung surpassed Nvidia as the world’s most profitable company?
