[Concall] Samsung Electronics "QD Display Yield to Improve Enough to Be Competitive by Year-End"

Samsung Electronics achieved a record high performance with annual sales exceeding 279 trillion won. Samsung Electronics announced on the 7th that, based on its preliminary consolidated results for last year, sales reached 279.04 trillion won, and operating profit was 51.57 trillion won. The photo shows the Samsung Electronics Seocho building. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyeyoung] Samsung Electronics stated during the earnings conference call held on the 27th, "By the end of the year, the yield of QD (Quantum Dot) displays will rise to a level that can be competitive," and added, "Mass production of QD displays began in the fourth quarter of last year, and shipments are expected to increase depending on the operating rate."

Samsung Electronics explained, "Customers evaluate that our QD displays have clear advantages compared to existing products," and "We are in close discussions to position them at the top of the premium line at the time of launch."

They further emphasized, "We expect QD to achieve a luxury status in the large-size market on our own," and "This year as well, premium demand for extra-large monitors and TVs is expected to increase, and at such a time, QD displays are products that meet market demands."