Samsung surpasses $1 trillion in capitalization amid rising profits and Apple's interest

16:18 - 6.05.2026


May 6, Fineko/abc.az. Samsung Electronics exceeded the market capitalization of $1 trillion, becoming the 13th company in the world with such an indicator.

ABC.AZ reports that growth was supported by news about preliminary negotiations with Apple on chip production in the U.S.

Samsung shares rose 11% to record levels, and operating profit 48-fold in the 1st quarter. The semiconductor division showed a sharp jump and overtook TSMC in terms of profit for the first time since 2018.