Samsung Electronics (005930) was trading flat at 276,000 won during the session on the 2nd.

Meanwhile, IBK Investment & Securities released its forecast for Samsung Electronics' third-quarter 2026 results. The securities firm predicted that even if third-quarter results fall short of previous estimates, they will still show growth compared to the previous quarter.

Specifically, it projected third-quarter revenue of 195.2 trillion won, up 13.8% from the previous quarter. Operating profit for the same period was estimated at 101.7 trillion won, an increase of 13.6%.

However, profitability is expected to weaken slightly. The operating margin forecast is 52.1%, down 0.1 percentage point from the previous quarter, meaning that despite growth in revenue and operating profit, the profit margin is expected to retreat modestly.

IBK Investment & Securities cited the won-dollar exchange rate as a key variable that could cause results to fall below previous estimates. Nevertheless, it expected quarterly operating profit to exceed 100 trillion won even if exchange rate conditions pose a burden.

It should be noted that these figures are securities firm estimates, and they may differ from the actual results Samsung Electronics announces in the future.

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