[Samsung Electronics' Operating Profit This Year Expected to Surpass the Cumulative Total of Over 40 Years] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on July 6, ahead of the preliminary release of second-quarter earnings on July 7, the head of Samsung Electronics' semiconductor business strategy expressed optimism during a related meeting on July 3, stating that 'this year's operating profit will exceed the cumulative profit achieved over the 40 years since the semiconductor business began.' The current market expectation for Samsung Electronics' full-year operating profit in 2026 is approximately 300 trillion Korean won, with the consensus forecast for second-quarter operating profit reaching 84.6 trillion Korean won.