Samsung Said to Plan 20-30% Q4 Phone Output Cut
Component suppliers have reportedly been notified as Samsung's 2026 manufacturing target could fall to about 200 million units.
Samsung is reportedly planning to reduce its smartphone production by 20–30% in the fourth quarter of this year, a move aimed at curbing operating losses, according to androidpolice.com. The company has already informed its component suppliers about the cut, the report said.
The revised manufacturing target could drop to around 200 million smartphones, down from about 270 million previously planned. Samsung had intended to build roughly 270 million units this year before the adjustment.
The reported cut comes as Samsung expects record-breaking earnings in Q3 2026, forecasting an operating profit of around $80.17 billion.
A flagship year
Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 with higher price tags, and later raised flagship prices by $100, according to the company. In Q2 2026, Samsung's mobile division posted its first-ever quarterly loss, contributing about $476 million of the DX division's roughly $544 million loss. The same quarter saw Samsung's overall profits surge 1,810%, beating Nvidia and Google.
Quick answers
How much is Samsung cutting smartphone production in Q4?
Samsung is reportedly planning a 20–30% reduction in smartphone production for the fourth quarter of this year, with revised targets falling to around 200 million units from about 270 million.
Why is Samsung reducing production?
The production cut is aimed at reducing operating losses, according to a report from androidpolice.com.
What are Samsung's Q3 2026 earnings expectations?
Samsung expects record-breaking earnings in Q3 2026, forecasting an operating profit of around $80.17 billion.