Samsung’s Q1 2025 earnings report revealed record revenue of KRW 79.14 trillion ($55.7 billion), a 10% YoY increase, with operating profit at KRW 6.7 trillion ($4.7 billion), up about 1.5%. The Mobile eXperience division contributed KRW 37 trillion ($26 billion) in revenue, driven by strong Galaxy S25 sales and cost efficiencies. Despite challenges like weaker seasonality and declining chip prices, the Galaxy S25 Edge is set to launch in May. The DS Division generated KRW 25.1 trillion ($17.6 billion), but overall earnings faced pressure from export controls. Samsung anticipates uncertainty in future performance amid global economic challenges.
Samsung has released its earnings report for Q1 2025, indicating that robust Galaxy S25 sales have led the company to achieve a record-breaking quarter. During the January to March period, the revenue reached KRW 79.14 trillion ($55.7 billion), reflecting a 10% year-over-year growth. The operating profit hit KRW 6.7 trillion ($4.7 billion), representing an approximate 1.5% increase compared to the same quarter last year.
The Samsung MX (Mobile eXperience) division generated KRW 37 trillion ($26 billion) in revenue and KRW 4.3 trillion ($3 billion) in profit. This outstanding performance was driven by the demand for the cutting-edge Galaxy AI experience, alongside enhanced cost efficiency and falling prices for certain components.
Looking ahead, Samsung aims to sustain strong flagship sales in the upcoming quarter, acknowledging the challenges posed by weak seasonality. The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to launch on May 13 in Korea and internationally on May 30. Additionally, the company confirmed plans to expand its AI offerings through “Awesome Intelligence” to the Galaxy A series.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The DS Division, responsible for semiconductors and memory chips, contributed significantly to the revenue with a total of KRW 25.1 trillion ($17.6 billion). Nevertheless, overall earnings were impacted by a drop in average selling prices and a reduction in HBM sales due to export controls on AI chips.
Samsung noted that predicting future performance is challenging amidst increasing macroeconomic uncertainties and global trade tensions. Economic growth is decelerating, and should these uncertainties ease, the company’s performance is anticipated to improve in the latter half of 2025.
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