Samsung Electronics announced its preliminary earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025 on January 8, 2026, revealing a projected consolidated operating profit of approximately 20 trillion Korean won (KRW). This figure represents a dramatic increase of over 200% compared to the 6.49 trillion KRW reported in Q4 2024, marking Samsung's highest-ever quarterly operating profit. Consolidated sales for the same period are estimated to reach about 93 trillion KRW, up approximately 22.6% year-over-year from 75.79 trillion KRW in Q4 2024. The substantial profit surge is primarily attributed to skyrocketing demand and rising prices for memory chips, especially High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and DRAM, which are crucial components for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. This indicates a strong recovery and a fundamental shift in the semiconductor market, as major chipmakers redirect production capacity towards advanced memory modules for AI. Analysts suggest Samsung's Device Solutions (DS) division, overseeing semiconductors, was the main driver of this performance. The guidance, released in compliance with Korean disclosure regulations, provides median estimates ahead of the full audited earnings report, which is expected later in January 2026. This news is highly significant for global technology markets and investors, including those in India, given Samsung's expansive presence and investment across various sectors. The robust performance signals continued momentum into 2026, underpinned by sustained AI infrastructure demand.