Samsung Market Value Tops $1 Trillion on AI Demand as Shares Surge 12%

Samsung Electronics is a major global producer of memory chips and a leading foundry operator. The expansion of AI server capacity has fueled demand for advanced chips such as high-bandwidth memory, pushing the memory market into a supply shortage. Its market capitalization crossing $1 trillion reflects the AI investment boom and makes Samsung the second Asian company after TSMC to reach the milestone.

According to the latest reports as of July 20, 2026, Samsung Electronics shares surged 12% in a single day, formally pushing its market value above $1 trillion. In addition to AI infrastructure demand boosting its memory business, Samsung is in talks with Apple over a foundry partnership. Securing the orders would further strengthen its position in advanced manufacturing processes and the AI supply chain.