Samsung Electronics reported on Thursday a 55% drop in second-quarter operating profit as delays in high-bandwidth memory chip shipments and U.S. export curbs on advanced chip sales to China continued to drag on its key semiconductor division.

Samsung has reported its earnings for Q2 2025 that ended June 30, 2025 in which the company posted 74.6 trillion won (USD 53.59 billion approx.) consolidated revenue, down 5.8% YoY, and down 5.68% QoQ. It made an operating profit of 4.7 trillion won (USD 3.37 billion), down 54.80% YoY, and down 29.85% QoQ, due to weak chip sales.

Samsung Electronics forecast a gradual second-half recovery for its chips business after second-quarter operating profit at the division plunged 94% from a year earlier due to shipment delays and U.S.

Samsung Electronics reported a 94 percent year-on-year drop in second-quarter operating profit from its semiconductor division, as the group absorbed heavy inventory-related charges despite stable sales volumes.

Samsung Electronics reported a weaker-than-expected 55.23 percent on-year drop in operating profit for the second quarter this year, the company said in a regulatory filing Thursday.

Samsung Electronics said on Thursday a trade deal that will see Washington charge 15% tariffs on imports from South Korea reduces uncertainty and it forecast major chip orders after signing a $16.5 billion deal with Tesla .