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Samsung May See Foundry Profit Recovery as Utilization Nears 100%
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Fusion42 · 4 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Samsung Foundry is expected to reach full capacity utilization by late 2026, driven by rising demand for AI chips and new orders, leading to a likely recovery in profitability after years of losses.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 3 sources have reported it between 3 Aug 2026 and 7 Aug 2026.
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Samsung's foundry unit demands more AI chip customers now with utilization nearing 100%. Foundry founders should pursue clients seeking 2nm and sub-5nm capacity before Samsung locks production with US cloud and AI giants.
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3 sources · first reported 3 Aug 2026 · latest 7 Aug 2026
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