Samsung Becomes the Largest Memory Manufacturer with Fivefold Profit Growth
Samsung Electronics concluded 2025 on a historic scale, presenting a fourth-quarter financial report that exceeded all analysts' expectations. The main driver of growth was the semiconductor business — the memory division's revenue reached an impressive $26 billion, and the operating profit of the entire chip manufacturing segment jumped more than fivefold compared to the previous year.
This financial surge is driven by the ongoing artificial intelligence boom. The demand for high-speed HBM memory, essential for neural networks and data centers, has been so high that the market has faced a shortage. This allowed Samsung not only to increase supply volumes but also to significantly raise product prices. As a result, the company has officially reclaimed its status as the world's largest memory manufacturer, surpassing its competitors.