Samsung Q1 Preview: Semiconductors Will Drive Earnings As Smartphone Business Transitions

Samsung Electronics is slated to publish its Q1 2015 results on April 29, reporting on a quarter that likely saw the company rely on its semiconductor business to drive earnings, with its high-profile smartphone unit focused on stabilizing sales and prepping for the launch of the Galaxy S6 flagship, which hit stores in early April. The company has already issued its preliminary numbers for the quarter, indicating that operating profits likely fell by about 30% year-over-year to 5.9 trillion won ...