Samsung Electronics, also known as Samsung Holding, is a publicly owned company headquartered in South Korea. Founded in 1969, with approximately 100,490 employees, the company reported $234.9B in revenue as of 2025. It specializes in computers and electronics manufacturing, functioning as a holding company that encompasses all of Samsung's divisions and businesses.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1969

Headcount

100,483

Headquarters

South Korea

Primary Segment

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On September 11, 2026, the number of applicants to semiconductor contract departments, including those associated with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, reached an all-time high for the 2027 early admissions cycle since their inception, reflecting guaranteed employment at major companies and optimism for the semiconductor industry. Earlier that day, reports indicated Samsung is developing over-ear headphones, internally codenamed Galaxy H1, which are expected to be flagship offerings designed to compete with Apple's AirPods Max. Samsung also announced on September 11 that it added its flagship Galaxy S26 series to its Certified Re-Newed (CRN) program in India, an initiative that repairs pre-owned smartphones to restore them to like-new condition. Previously, on September 11, reports suggested Samsung stands to benefit from Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, as Apple is projected to pay approximately $250 for each foldable display panel supplied by Samsung, making it one of the device's most expensive components.
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