Samsung Q1 2018 guidance includes all time record profit

Back in January, Samsung wrapped up its record-breaking Q4 2017. Three months later, the Korean company is expecting to post even higher numbers, according to its earning guidance, released today. Samsung Electronics should rake in KRW60 trillion in consolidated sales (about $56.1 billion) and KRW15.6 trillion in operating profit (which translates into around $14.6 billion), an all-time high. For comparison, Q1 2017 profit was merely KRW9.9 trillion or about 57% less. (in trillion KRW) Q1 2018 (expected) Q4 2017 Q1 2017 Sales 61 65.98 ...