Samsung Electronics flags 53per cent jump in Q2 profit, tops estimates Toggle share menu Advertisement Samsung Electronics flags 53per cent jump in Q2 profit, tops estimates Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Wednesday its second-quarter operating profit likely jumped 53per cent, beating analysts' estimates, as strong chip prices and demand lifted earnings. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Samsung Electronics is seen at its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, April 4, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo 07 Jul 2021 09:05AM (Updated: 07 Jul 2021 09:50AM) Share this content Bookmark SEOUL -Samsung Electronics Co Ltd on Wednesday reported a likely 53per cent jump in second-quarter operating profit, beating market estimates on the back of strong chip prices and demand despite lower smartphone sales.