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Samsung’s third-quarter operating profit fell short of analyst expectations despite an increase of 274% compared to the same period last year—as they seem to struggle to keep up with the increasing competition for both conventional and advanced chips and capitalize on the strong demand for more AI server chips.

This is due to their reliance on commodity chips for both PCs and smartphones, which makes them more vulnerable to fluctuations in demand and pricing. The company is also reportedly lagging behind SK Hynix in supplying high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips to Nvidia.

Their failure to capitalize on the growing demand for AI chips is likely due to production capacity, technological limitations, and market competition. In September, Reuters reported that Samsung is also considering cutting jobs in some divisions by up to 30% to streamline operations, reduce costs, and focus on areas where they can compete more effectively.

Despite these challenges, Samsung remains a dominant player in the global semiconductor market.