📌 Key Filing Highlights
- Event Type: Correction of previously disclosed preliminary consolidated financial results for the third quarter of 2026.
- Revised Q3 Revenue: 195.25 trillion KRW (~$146.24B USD based on 1335 KRW/USD).
- Revised Q3 Operating Profit: 107.44 trillion KRW (~$80.48B USD based on 1335 KRW/USD).
- Correction Date: October 29, 2026 (Original filing dated October 8, 2026).
Filing Overview and Core Decision
Samsung Electronics has issued a formal correction to its preliminary consolidated operating results for the third quarter of 2026, which were originally disclosed on October 8, 2026. This regulatory filing serves to update the specific figures for revenue and operating profit for both the current quarter and the cumulative year-to-date period to ensure accurate information is provided to the investment community.
Detailed Filing Terms and Specifications
The following table details the corrected preliminary financial performance for the period ending September 30, 2026:
| Metric (Consolidated) | Q3 2026 (Current) | Q2 2026 (Previous Period) | Q3 2025 (Year-over-Year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 195.25 trillion KRW (~$146.24B USD) | 171.50 trillion KRW (~$128.47B USD) | 86.06 trillion KRW (~$64.46B USD) |
| Operating Profit | 107.44 trillion KRW (~$80.48B USD) | 89.49 trillion KRW (~$67.03B USD) | 12.17 trillion KRW (~$9.12B USD) |
| Revenue Growth | 13.85% (Previous Period) | / | 126.88% (YoY) |
| Op. Profit Growth | 20.06% (Previous Period) | / | 783.11% (YoY) |
Cumulative Performance (Jan 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026):
- Cumulative Revenue: 500.63 trillion KRW (~$374.99B USD), representing a 108.80% increase Year-over-Year (YoY).
- Cumulative Operating Profit: 254.17 trillion KRW (~$190.39B USD), representing a 980.30% increase Year-over-Year (YoY).
Operational Purpose and Company Rationale
The company stated that this filing is a correction of the preliminary consolidated operating results for the third quarter of 2026. Samsung Electronics explicitly notes that these figures are prepared in accordance with Korean International Financial Reporting Standards (K-IFRS) and are provided for the convenience of investors before the completion of external audits for the headquarters, subsidiaries, and affiliates. Consequently, actual final results may differ. The company intends to re-disclose the finalized results upon approval by the Board of Directors.