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Citi sets Samsung Electronics price target to 200,000 KRW
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 09:21 AM
Citi has established a price target of 200,000 KRW for Samsung Electronics.
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Citi has issued a highly bullish outlook for Samsung Electronics, setting a new price target of 200,000 KRW as of January 2, 2026. This aggressive valuation represents a significant upside and reinforces the bank's "Buy" conviction as the global memory sector enters a major upcycle. The projection is underpinned by expectations of record-breaking earnings, with institutional forecasts suggesting operating profits could reach 82 trillion KRW for the 2026 fiscal year.
The primary catalyst for this target is Samsung Electronics’ rapid advancement within the artificial intelligence supply chain. The company is positioned to secure a critical role in NVIDIA’s upcoming Rubin GPU architecture by supplying next-generation HBM4 chips. With its high-bandwidth memory market share expected to surpass 30% during 2026, Samsung Electronics is transitioning from a period of recovery to a leadership role in AI-driven memory demand and advanced 3D packaging.
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