4Q 2022 Pre-Earnings Guidance
Source: RNS
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KS005930, KS005935, SMSN, SMSD), on January 6, 2023, announced its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2022.
∙ Consolidated sales: Approximately 70 trillion Korean won
∙ Consolidated operating profit: Approximately 4.3 trillion Korean won
The above estimates are based on K-IFRS. Please note that Korean disclosure regulations do not allow earnings estimates to be offered as a range. To comply with such regulations, the above figures represent the median of the estimate ranges provided below.
∙ Sales: 69 trillion to 71 trillion Korean won
∙ Operating profit: 4.2 trillion to 4.4 trillion Korean won
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「SEC 4Q22 Pre-Earnings Guidance」 Reference Material
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As preliminary results for 4Q22 are well below current market expectations, this document is to offer reasons behind the shortfall to minimize market confusion and increase investor understanding prior to our earnings conference call on January 31. |
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□ Amid continued external uncertainties, including a potential global economic downturn, overall earnings decreased sharply Q/Q as we saw a significant drop in the memory business results mainly due to lackluster demand and also weaker sales of smartphones.
- For the memory business, the decline in 4Q demand was greater than expected as customers adjusted inventories in their effort to further tighten finances, spurred by concerns over deteriorating consumer sentiment caused by continued high global interest rates and weak economic outlooks.
Moreover, increased inventory at memory suppliers added pressure to reduce inventory levels, which led to continued memory price declines throughout the quarter, and a greater-than-expected drop in ASP.
- Profits from the MX Business declined as smartphone sales and revenue decreased due to weak demand resulting from prolonged macro issues.
- Profitability in the Digital Appliance Business deteriorated due to continued sluggish market demand and cost burdens.
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