Samsung Electronics reported KRW 333.6 trillion (~USD 233 billion) in FY2025 revenue, up 10.9% from 2024, with Q4 2025 setting a quarterly record at KRW 93.8 trillion. Operating profit hit KRW 43.6 trillion — a 560% recovery from KRW 6.6 trillion in FY2023. This post covers Samsung’s financial results, semiconductor share, smartphone shipments, and regional revenue for 2025.
Samsung Electronics Statistics – TL;DR
The core numbers from Samsung’s FY2025 reporting and third-party market data.
- Samsung Electronics revenue reached KRW 333.6 trillion (~USD 233 billion) in FY2025, a 10.9% YoY increase.
- Q4 2025 revenue hit KRW 93.8 trillion — the highest quarter in company history.
- Operating profit grew 560% from FY2023 (KRW 6.6T) to FY2025 (KRW 43.6T).
- Samsung ranked #2 in global semiconductor revenue at USD 72.544 billion with a 9.1% market share.
- Samsung shipped 241.2 million smartphones in 2025 for a 19.1% global share, behind Apple at 20%.
Samsung Electronics statistics for 2025 show a sharp profit recovery driven almost entirely by the Device Solutions (DS) semiconductor division. AI server demand for high-bandwidth memory lifted DS operating margins to 37% in Q4 2025. The MX smartphone segment held second place globally, while VD and DA consumer electronics divisions posted operating losses.
What Is Samsung Electronics’ Annual Revenue?
Samsung Electronics posted KRW 333.6 trillion in consolidated revenue for FY2025, based on the company’s January 29, 2026 results release. That figure is up 28.8% from KRW 258.9 trillion in FY2023.
Q4 2025 revenue of KRW 93.8 trillion beat the LSEG SmartEstimate consensus of KRW 93.318 trillion. The quarter alone accounted for 28% of full-year revenue.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue (KRW trillion) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 258.9 | — |
| FY2024 | 300.9 | +16.2% |
| FY2025 | 333.6 | +10.9% |
Source: Samsung Global Newsroom FY2025 and FY2024 Results.
How Profitable Is Samsung Electronics?
FY2025 operating profit reached KRW 43.6 trillion, up from KRW 32.7 trillion in 2024 and KRW 6.6 trillion in 2023. The 560% two-year recovery is the steepest in Samsung’s recent reporting history.
Q4 2025 operating profit alone came in at KRW 20.1 trillion. That single quarter exceeded the entire FY2023 operating profit by more than 3x.
| Period | Operating Profit (KRW trillion) | Operating Margin |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 6.6 | ~2.5% |
| FY2024 | 32.7 | ~10.9% |
| FY2025 | 43.6 | ~13% |
| Q4 2025 | 20.1 | ~21.4% |
Source: Samsung Global Newsroom Q4 and FY2025 Results, January 29, 2026.
Samsung Electronics Semiconductor Statistics
The DS division generated KRW 44.0 trillion in Q4 2025 revenue with KRW 16.4 trillion in operating profit — a 37% margin. That is a 16-percentage-point sequential jump from Q3 2025’s 21% DS margin.
Gartner ranked Samsung #2 in global semiconductor revenue for 2025 at USD 72.544 billion, behind Intel. Samsung’s 9.1% share came in a year when total semiconductor revenue grew 21% to USD 793 billion on AI infrastructure demand.
DS Division Quarterly Performance
| Quarter | Revenue (KRW trillion) | Operating Profit (KRW trillion) | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | 33.1 | 7.0 | ~21% |
| Q4 2025 | 44.0 | 16.4 | ~37% |
Source: Samsung Global Newsroom and EconomyInsights citing Samsung Q4 2025 Results.
HBM and Foundry Highlights
HBM demand for AI servers is growing 30–40% annually based on industry estimates. Samsung confirmed HBM3E full mass production in 2025 and started sampling HBM4 to strategic clients, with mass production targeted for 2026.
Foundry began mass production of first-generation 2nm products in Q4 2025 and started 4nm HBM base-die shipments. Samsung guided for double-digit foundry revenue growth in 2026.
Samsung Electronics Smartphone Statistics
Samsung shipped 241.2 million smartphones in 2025 for a 19.1% global share, holding second place behind Apple’s 20%, based on Counterpoint Research and Statista data. The global smartphone market grew 2% in 2025.
Q4 2025 was tighter — Apple led at 24.2% share against Samsung’s 18.2%, reflecting iPhone holiday quarter strength. Samsung’s MX + Networks segment posted KRW 29.3 trillion in Q4 2025 revenue with KRW 1.9 trillion in operating profit.
| Period | Samsung Share | Apple Share | Samsung Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 19.1% | 20.0% | 241.2M |
| Q4 2025 | 18.2% | 24.2% | 61.2M |
| Peak (Q2 2012) | 32.2% | — | — |
Source: Counterpoint Research, Statista.
Samsung Electronics Revenue By Region
The Americas now account for 39% of Samsung’s revenue, up from 29% in 2011. China contributes 16%, down from a historical peak of 18%.
The 10-percentage-point shift toward the Americas reflects premium smartphone sales and B2B semiconductor demand from US hyperscalers and AI infrastructure buyers.
| Region | 2024 Revenue Share | 2011 Share |
|---|---|---|
| Americas | 39% | 29% |
| China | 16% | ~18% (peak) |
| Other regions | 45% | 53% |
Source: Statista Samsung Electronics revenue by region.
Samsung Electronics Statistics: Consumer Electronics And Display
Samsung’s VD + DA division posted KRW 14.8 trillion in Q4 2025 revenue with a KRW 0.6 trillion operating loss. The loss confirms that Samsung’s 2025 profit recovery is entirely semiconductor-driven.
Samsung Display (SDC) reported KRW 8.1 trillion in Q3 2025 revenue with KRW 1.2 trillion in operating profit — a healthier ~15% margin.
| Division | Q4 2025 Revenue (KRW trillion) | Q4 2025 Operating Profit |
|---|---|---|
| DS (Semiconductor) | 44.0 | +16.4T |
| MX + Networks | 29.3 | +1.9T |
| VD + DA | 14.8 | −0.6T (loss) |
Source: Samsung Global Newsroom Q4 2025 Results, January 29, 2026.
FAQs
What was Samsung Electronics’ revenue in 2025?
Samsung Electronics reported KRW 333.6 trillion (approximately USD 233 billion) in FY2025 consolidated revenue, a 10.9% increase from KRW 300.9 trillion in FY2024, based on the company’s January 29, 2026 results release.
How much profit did Samsung make in 2025?
Samsung Electronics posted KRW 43.6 trillion in FY2025 operating profit, up from KRW 32.7 trillion in 2024 and KRW 6.6 trillion in 2023 — a 560% two-year recovery driven by semiconductor and HBM memory demand.
What is Samsung’s global semiconductor market share?
Samsung Electronics held 9.1% of the global semiconductor market in 2025 with USD 72.544 billion in revenue, ranking #2 behind Intel, according to Gartner. Total semiconductor revenue worldwide reached USD 793 billion in 2025.
How many smartphones did Samsung ship in 2025?
Samsung shipped 241.2 million smartphones globally in 2025 for a 19.1% market share — second to Apple’s 20%. In Q4 2025, Samsung shipped 61.2 million units, holding 18.2% against Apple’s 24.2%.
Which Samsung division drove FY2025 profit growth?
Samsung’s Device Solutions (DS) semiconductor division drove nearly all of FY2025 profit growth. DS posted KRW 16.4 trillion in Q4 2025 operating profit at a 37% margin, while the VD + DA consumer electronics division reported a KRW 0.6 trillion Q4 loss.
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With many years of professional experience within transnational corporations in different industries, Richard Jaimes has had the opportunity to lead people and organizations, investigate future topics, create strategies and innovations, consult senior management and translate insights into business advantages. Richard is also a long time senior consultant with Quantumrun Foresight.
