ZD Briefing: Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Announce First-Half Results... Will They Write a New Chapter?

ZDNet Korea provides essential IT news, including updates on information technology, semiconductors, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. This week's coverage highlights Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix' first-half earnings reports, with analysts anticipating record-breaking results driven by AI and data center demand. SK Hynix' consensus forecasts include 82 trillion won in revenue and 63-65 trillion won in operating profit, while Samsung Electronics reported 133 trillion won in revenue and 57.2 trillion won in operating profit during its preliminary results. Analysts also monitor semiconductor market outlooks and Samsung's non-semiconductor divisions, including MX and VD business units. Other major companies like LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On will release second-quarter results this week, reflecting diverse business trends in the industry.