As expected, Samsung published its financial report for the second quarter of this year. According to it, consolidated sales from April to June 2022 were 77 trillion won (about $59.2 billion) and consolidated operating income was 14 trillion won (about $10.76 billion).
Forecast for Q2 2022 KRW/USD | 1Q 2022 Results KRW/USD | Results for Q2 2021 KRW/USD | |
Sales | KRW 77 trillion / US$59.2 billion | KRW 77.78 trillion / US$59.77 billion | KRW 63.67 trillion / US$48.93 billion |
operating income | KRW 14 trillion / US$10.76 billion | KRW 14.12 trillion / US$10.85 billion | KRW 12.57 trillion / US$9.66 billion |
The numbers are slightly lower than the previous quarter, but significantly higher year-on-year. Compared to the second quarter of 2021, Samsung sales increased by 22% and operating profit increased by 12%.
Going forward, Samsung will try to strengthen its position in the premium smartphone market, as well as in the processor segment. The company will publish a full breakdown of financial results at the end of July, then it will be clear what the growth is connected with.