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biz.chosun.comNOV 22 min read$005930.KS

Korea Investment & Securities backs Samsung rally, sets 440,000-won target

Korea Investment & Securities set a 440,000 won target price for Samsung Electronics (005930), citing AI chip demand and rising memory prices. The analyst expects earnings growth in Q4 2023 and 2024, with revenue and operating profit forecasts provided. The target price is based on a PBR of 2.71 times the estimated 2027 book value per share.

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Published Nov 2, 2026, 11:43 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$005930.KSBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The new target and growth forecasts could attract buying interest, especially in AI‑related memory segments.

02

Market read

First‑report analyst upgrade with concrete valuation, likely to influence Samsung stock and related memory/AI hardware stocks.

03

What to watch

Potential supply‑chain constraints at new fabs could temper earnings upside.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Analyst from Korea Investment & Securities provides a detailed earnings outlook and a 4.4 million‑won price target for Samsung Electronics.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$005930.KSBullishHigh confidence
Context

Korea Investment & Securities set a new 4.4 million won target price for Samsung Electronics, citing AI chip demand and memory price strength.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in the aggressive target and AI memory demand.

Evidence & confidence

The target is a fresh, primary disclosure from a reputable broker, with specific earnings forecasts and a clear valuation rationale.

Market effects

Sector

Boosts sentiment for the broader AI‑chip and memory sectors.

Regional

Supports South Korean tech equities in the near term.

Global

Reinforces bullish bias on global AI‑related hardware supply chains.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If memory price growth slows faster than expected, the target may be overly optimistic.

Key entities

  • company
    Samsung Electronics

    South Korean semiconductor and consumer electronics giant.

  • brokerage
    Korea Investment & Securities

    Research firm issuing the target price.

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