Samsung Electronics’ market capitalization 2,000surpasses trillion won; HBM4E samples shipped first in the world

Samsung Electronics’ 5 month 29 day, its share price surged, and its market capitalization surpassed 2,000 trillion won. At one point that day, the share price was reported to have risen 6%. The market capitalization figure reflects intraday trading.

SK hynix is close on Samsung Electronics’ heels. The competitive dynamic between the two companies is drawing market attention. The battle for market capitalization in the semiconductor sector stands out.

Samsung Electronics announced the same day that it had shipped HBM4E samples for the first time in the world. The company said it had developed HBM4E, a next-generation high-bandwidth memory, for servers and supplied samples. This was also cited as a factor behind the share price rise.

Other reports said that immediately after Samsung Electronics' announcement, its share price 4percent rise was reported. The share price fluctuated during the session. The market reports that HBM4E shipments affected the share price.

Reports across the industry have said that competition in HBM products is rapidly being reshaped alongside demand for AI servers. There are assessments that the contest for leadership is intensifying between companies that have led the HBM market and those seeking to catch up. Next-generation products are said to be at the center of the competition.

Several reports said this shipment has made the contest for HBM leadership more intense. Samsung Electronics and its competitors are reportedly watching the timing of sample supplies and the rollout of mass production. Reports say investors should check future earnings and schedules for expanding supply.