Samsung's Profit Could Drop $30 Billion in 2025, Analysts Warn

Analysts are predicting a challenging 2025 for Samsung, with its operating profit potentially dropping by a massive $30 billion due to a lack of a clear strategic direction and increasing competition. Despite efforts to streamline its semiconductor division, Samsung is facing significant hurdles. The company's foundry business is struggling to attract new customers for its 3nm GAA process, while other issues continue to plague its performance. Major Profit Decline Revised estimates suggest Samsung's operating profit for 2025 will be around 40.48 trillion Korean won (approximately $30 billion), a steep decline from the previous projection of 63.59 trillion Korean won (roughly $47.7 billion) made in August 2024. This signifies a nearly 40% drop in expected profit. Competition and Challenges Samsung is falling behind in the race to meet the increasing demand for AI-related components, with its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market share being eroded by rival SK hynix. Additionally, Chin…