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Samsung Expects AI-Driven Earnings Recovery After Sharp Profit Decline

by Team Lumida
July 31, 2025
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Samsung’s Biggest Union Strike Targets Key AI Chip Plant

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  1. Profit Drop: Samsung’s Q2 net profit fell 48% year-over-year to 5.116 trillion won ($3.67 billion), missing analyst estimates and marking a 38% decline from the previous quarter.
  2. Semiconductor Slump: The chip business suffered a fourth consecutive quarterly earnings decline, impacted by U.S. export restrictions on China and delayed sales of advanced AI-related memory products to Nvidia.
  3. Optimistic Outlook: Samsung expects AI-driven demand for powerful computing chips to boost earnings later this year, with growth anticipated in AI and robotics sectors.
  4. Trade Deal Relief: The recent U.S.-South Korea trade agreement, lowering tariffs to 15%, reduces uncertainty for Samsung’s exports.
  5. Tesla Foundry Deal: Samsung secured a $16.5 billion contract to manufacture AI chips for Tesla, with production starting as early as H2 2026, potentially adding $2.4 billion in annual revenue by 2027.
  6. Competitive Challenges: Samsung’s foundry business lags behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), holding a 7.7% global foundry market share versus TSMC’s 67.6%.

What Happened?

Samsung reported a significant profit decline in Q2, primarily due to weakness in its semiconductor segment caused by U.S. export controls and delayed AI chip sales. Despite the downturn, Samsung remains optimistic about a recovery fueled by AI-related demand and robotics.

The company welcomed the U.S.-South Korea trade deal easing tariffs and highlighted a major foundry contract with Tesla to produce next-generation AI chips, which could materially boost future revenues.


Why It Matters?

Samsung’s results reflect the ongoing challenges in the global semiconductor market, especially amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The company’s pivot toward AI chip production and strategic partnerships like Tesla’s foundry deal are critical to regaining competitiveness.

The trade deal reduces export uncertainties, potentially improving Samsung’s market position. However, Samsung faces stiff competition from TSMC, which dominates the foundry market.


What’s Next?

Investors should watch Samsung’s execution on AI chip production and the ramp-up of Tesla’s AI6 chip manufacturing. Monitor semiconductor market trends, U.S.-China trade relations, and Samsung’s ability to close the gap with TSMC in foundry services.

Samsung’s performance in the second half of 2025 will be key to assessing its recovery trajectory amid evolving AI demand.

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