A traffic signal turns green in front of the headquarters of Samsung Electronics in Suwon, South Korea, 27 May 2026. Photo by YONHAP / EPA
May 31 (Asia Today) -- Samsung Electronics is drawing market attention as analysts raise the possibility that the South Korean technology giant could eventually reach a $2 trillion market capitalization, helped by artificial intelligence demand, stronger memory chips and possible gains in the foundry business.
Samsung's market capitalization stood at 1,853 trillion won, about $1.23 trillion, based on its latest common-share closing price of 317,000 won, about $210. Including preferred shares, Samsung's combined market value recently topped 2,000 trillion won, about $1.33 trillion, for the first time, according to Korean market reports.
Under current exchange rates, Samsung's common-share price would need to reach about 520,000 won, about $345, to put the company near a $2 trillion valuation, according to Korea Exchange-based estimates. That would require a gain of about 64% from its May 29 closing price.
The outlook is tied to whether Samsung can maintain the current memory upcycle while reducing risks from labor disputes and strengthening its non-memory semiconductor businesses, especially foundry operations.
