# Samsung’s stock rises on explosive operating profit growth > Source: > Published: 2026-07-30 02:30:17+00:00 # Samsung’s stock rises on explosive operating profit growth By Mike WheatleySource: [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com)Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. today confirmed its earlier expectation that runaway memory chip prices will drive a massive 19-fold jump in operating profit, as robust [artificial intelligence](/glossary/artificial-intelligence) demand continues to accelerate momentum in its semiconductor business. The company just announced its full first-quarter results, saying it delivered total revenue of 171.5 trillion won (around $118.56 […] The post [Samsung’s stock rises on explosive operating profit growth](https://siliconangle.com/2026/07/29/samsungs-stock-rises-explosive-operating-profit-growth/) appeared first on [SiliconANGLE](https://siliconangle.com). Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI.