Samsung says the RAM shortage will worsen in 2027 and beyond
Samsung predicts that the global RAM shortage will intensify in 2027 and continue into subsequent years, leading to a growing gap between memory supply and demand. The company's semiconductor division saw a significant profit surge in the first quarter of 2026, driven by increased prices and demand. Consumers and businesses can expect ongoing price increases and constrained availability of memory products in the coming years.
- ▪Samsung's semiconductor chief, Kim Jaejune, stated that the supply-demand gap for memory is expected to widen further in 2027.
- ▪Samsung's semiconductor division reported an operating profit of nearly 53.7 trillion won ($36.5 billion USD) in Q1 2026, a 49-fold increase from the previous quarter.
- ▪The ongoing RAM shortage is expected to persist beyond 2027, affecting both DRAM and SSD memory availability.
- ▪Increased demand and limited supply have driven up memory prices, benefiting Samsung financially despite broader market challenges.
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News Samsung says the RAM shortage will worsen in 2027 and beyond Samsung's semiconductor chief told analysts the gap between memory supply and demand will widen further in 2027. By Kristian Kask Contributor, PCWorld May 1, 2026 8:37 am PDT Image: Possessed Photography / Unsplash Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:Samsung predicts the ongoing RAM shortage will intensify in 2027 and beyond, creating a worsening supply-demand gap for DRAM and SSD memory.PCWorld reports Samsung’s semiconductor division profits surged to $36.5 billion in Q1 2026, representing a 49-fold increase driven by the shortage.Consumers and businesses should expect continued price increases and limited memory availability for several years ahead.
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