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Samsung Electronics (005930) Earnings: Q4 Operating Profit Falls Short of Estimates at 6.50 Trillion Won

  • Samsung’s operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2024 came in at 6.50 trillion won.
  • This figure fell short of the market’s estimate of 8.96 trillion won for operating profit.
  • Total sales for the quarter reached 75.00 trillion won.
  • Sales also missed the anticipated 77.46 trillion won.
  • Analyst recommendations include 36 buy ratings and 6 hold ratings with no sell ratings.

Samsung Electronics on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of Samsung Electronics on Smartkarma reveals diverse sentiments from top independent analysts. Tech Supply Chain Tracker‘s report highlights an AI inkjet breakthrough in semiconductor production, while also discussing China’s impact on the EV sector and patent disputes affecting Samsung. Additionally, Samsung Display’s strategic realignment and key unit restructuring were emphasized, alongside Google’s technological advancements and shifts in Samsung’s engineering focus. On the other hand, TSMC’s revenue performance and industry insights were analyzed, shedding light on competitive dynamics in the chip sector.

Furthermore, analyst Douglas Kim delves into the potential sale of Samsung Electronics by Samsung Life Insurance amidst the company’s significant buyback program, indicating a positive outlook on Samsung Electronics. Sanghyun Park offers personal insights on scenarios arising from Samsung Electronics‘ buyback, expressing positivity towards Samsung prefs and speculating on potential future market developments related to stake sales and dividends. The depth of analyst coverage on Smartkarma provides investors with a comprehensive view of Samsung Electronics from various expert perspectives.


A look at Samsung Electronics Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend4
Growth3
Resilience4
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Smartkarma’s Smart Scores for Samsung Electronics suggest a positive long-term outlook for the tech giant. With solid scores in Dividend and Resilience, Samsung Electronics is positioned well to weather market uncertainties and provide steady returns to investors. Additionally, its strong focus on technology and innovation enables the company to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.

While Samsung Electronics scores moderately in Value, Growth, and Momentum, its overall outlook remains promising. The company’s diverse product portfolio ranging from semiconductors to home appliances coupled with its presence in the telecommunications sector indicates a stable and resilient business model. Investors looking for a reliable investment option in the tech sector may find Samsung Electronics an attractive choice for long-term growth and income potential.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. manufactures a wide range of consumer and industrial electronic equipment and products such as semiconductors, personal computers, peripherals, monitors, televisions, and home appliances including air conditioners and microwave ovens. The Company also produces Internet access network systems and telecommunications equipment including mobile phones.

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