Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., an electronic component affiliate of Samsung Group, said Tuesday its third-quarter net profit fell nearly 25 percent from a year ago due to a strong local currency. Net income amounted to 124.2 billion won (US$89.9 million) for the July-September period, down 24.7 percent from 164.9 billion won a year earlier, the company said in a regulatory filing. Its operating profit rose 19.5 percent on-year to 224.9 billion won and revenue increased 11 percent to 2.61 trillion won. The operating profit was in line with the average estimate, according to a survey by Yonhap Infomax, the financial data firm of Yonhap News Agency. Samsung Electro-Mechanics said the net income in the third quarter reflected a foreign exchange loss stemming from the strong Korea won against the U.S. dollar. Revenue increased across all applications, particularly industrial and automotive multi-layer ceramic capacitors for artificial intelligence (AI) and servers. The company expected a slowdown in sales in the fourth quarter due to seasonal declines in component sales. But demand for high-performance products, such as those for AI and vehicle components, will continue to grow. Source: Yonhap News Agency
(LEAD) Samsung Electro-Mechanics Q3 net profit fell due to strong currency
Recent Posts
Taiwanese Roller Skaters Shine at World Skate Games
October 13, 2026
Taiwan Series Baseball Championship Set to Begin at Taipei Dome
October 13, 2026
Taipei Mayor Chiang Agrees to Televised Debate with Challenger Shen
October 13, 2026
Taiwan Labor Groups Demand Higher Employer Pension Contributions
October 13, 2026
Taiwanese National Injured in Attack on Saudi Airport
October 13, 2026
U.S. Dollar Surges Past NT$32 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
October 13, 2026
Taiwan Stock Market Sees Sharp Decline Amid U.S. Tech Sell-Off
October 13, 2026