Samsung Estimates 19-Fold Q2 Operating Profit Jump as AI Demand Spreads to Conventional Memory Chips

Samsung estimated a 19-fold rise in Q2 2026 operating profit, beating expectations, Reuters reported July 9, 2026. Memory chip prices kept climbing as AI spending broadened beyond specialized high-bandwidth memory into conventional DRAM used in smartphones, PCs, and servers. The result signals AI-driven pricing pressure is reaching everyday consumer electronics, not just data-center hardware.