Trouble Ahead? Samsung MX Could Lose Money for the First Time in 2026

There’s ample evidence to show how AI is driving up RAM output and prices, and as a result, consumer electronics are bound to get more expensive in the coming years. Some products have already gotten pricier, and it turns out Samsung is increasingly worried. So much so that a report says Samsung could be staring at its first-ever loss in the mobile division (MX).

It follows a report from last month that suggested Samsung is planning internal cuts. Notably, one of those measures involves restricting executive travel to economy instead of footing the bill for more expensive business-class tickets. Today’s report from Money Today (via Jukan) adds more weight to that earlier claim.

Samsung MX could post its first-ever annual loss, report claims

Samsung boss TM Roh reportedly told company leaders that the mobile (MX) business could lose money this year. That warning has clearly rattled management. The MX unit has long been a key pillar for Samsung. That’s why the idea of it slipping into the red is a serious concern for the company’s overall performance.

If this prediction holds, it would mark the first time the MX business reports a yearly loss since its inception. That’s a sharp turn from its track record so far. It also raises bigger questions about future growth, rising competition, and how Samsung plans to steady the ship in its mobile division.

And it’s not like the challenges are easing up. Samsung’s foldable market share in the US, where it currently enjoys a dominant position, doesn’t look as solid as before, and Apple could shake things up if it enters the segment. On top of that, market reports suggest Samsung’s overall smartwatch share could dip in 2026. The Galaxy S26 series seems to be selling well for now, but whether that’s enough to move the needle is still up in the air.