Samsung has shared a positive earnings forecast for the first quarter of 2025, anticipating an increase in consolidated sales while keeping operating profit steady compared to the previous year. This optimistic outlook is largely due to robust sales of the Galaxy S24 and favorable conditions in the memory semiconductor market.
Yearly Comparison
According to the guidance based on K-IFRS (Korean International Financial Reporting Standards), Samsung expects consolidated sales to rise to around $53.8 billion, up from $49.2 billion in Q1 2024. Despite this sales growth, the operating profit is expected to hold steady at $4.5 billion, mirroring last year’s Q1 results.
Samsung has also outlined a range for these figures, estimating sales to be between $53.5 billion and $54.6 billion, with operating profit expected to fall between $4.4 billion and $4.5 billion. These projections are based on preliminary guidance, with the final figures set to be announced at the end of the month.
Quarterly Comparison
In comparison to Q4 2024, Samsung’s Q1 2025 guidance indicates growth in both sales and operating profit. Sales are expected to reach $53.9 billion, an increase from $51 billion in Q4 2024. However, operating profit is slightly higher in Q4 2024 at $4.5 billion, suggesting a small decline in profitability for Q1 2025.
In summary, while Samsung’s profits may not experience a significant surge this quarter, the growth in sales reflects ongoing strength, especially in its key sectors like mobile and semiconductors. The final financial results will offer a clearer understanding once they are released.
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