Samsung Becomes South Korea’s First $1 Trillion Company Amid AI and Chip Boom

Samsung has become the first South Korean company to surpass a $1 trillion market capitalisation, marking a historic milestone for the global technology giant. According to Companies Market Cap, Samsung’s valuation reached $1.025 trillion at the close of trading on February 26, 2026, briefly placing it among the world’s top twelve most valuable companies.

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The achievement was driven by several factors, including the unveiling of Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 smartphone series. The flagship lineup places heavy emphasis on artificial intelligence features, strengthening investor confidence in the company’s long-term growth strategy.

Samsung’s semiconductor business also contributed significantly to the surge. Its foundry division recently introduced a second-generation 2nm chip fabrication process, attracting major global clients including Apple and Tesla.

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Reports also suggest AMD and ByteDance may partner with Samsung for future chip production.

In addition, rising global demand for memory chips linked to AI technologies has boosted Samsung’s earnings outlook. The company remains one of the world’s leading producers of high-bandwidth memory (HBM), a critical component powering advanced AI systems and data centres.

Although Samsung’s valuation later eased to around $1.004 trillion, the milestone highlights its growing influence in the global AI and semiconductor race.

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