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SEOUL – Samsung Electronics has shattered its previous stock price records, surpassing the 180,000 won mark for the first time in history. This surge comes on the heels of the company announcing the world’s first mass production and shipment of HBM4 (6th Generation High Bandwidth Memory), the crown jewel of AI computing components.

A New Era: The "180,000 Won Electronics"
As of 9:38 AM on February 13, 2026, Samsung Electronics was trading at 180,900 won, up 1.29% from the previous session. This milestone follows a rapid ascent where the stock broke the 170,000 won barrier just a day prior. Market analysts suggest that the "Dream 200,000 Won" era is now within reach, fueled by the ongoing semiconductor "Super Cycle."

Technical Breakthrough: Setting New Standards
Samsung Electronics achieved this feat by accelerating its production schedule by about a week, following successful negotiations with key clients. The HBM4 product stands out by exceeding the performance standards set by the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC).

Key technical highlights include:

1c DRAM Integration: Utilizing the latest 1c nanometer process for enhanced density.
4nm Base Die: Implementing a 4nm logic process for the "base die" (the bottom-most chip controlling power and signals) to maximize efficiency.
Unrivaled Speed: Achieving an operational speed of 11.7 Gbps, which is roughly 46% faster than the JEDEC industry standard of 8 Gbps.

Market Dominance and Valuation
Despite expected market volatility ahead of next week’s long holiday closure, Samsung Electronics remains a pillar of strength for the KOSPI. The company’s stock has soared 48.96% since the beginning of 2026. On February 4, Samsung’s market capitalization officially surpassed 1 quadrillion won (KRW 1,000 trillion), a historic first for a single ticker in South Korea (excluding preferred shares).

Analysts Bullish on Future Growth
Securities firms are aggressively raising their price targets. KB Securities maintains a target of 240,000 won, while Hungkuk Securities and Kiom Securities have raised theirs to 230,000 won and 210,000 won, respectively.

"Among the top 10 companies by global operating profit this year, Samsung Electronics' share of profit is expected to reach approximately 9% ($170 trillion won)," said Kim Dong-won, Head of Research at KB Securities. "However, since its market cap share remains at only about 3%, there is significant room for the company's corporate value to leap to the next level."
With a global memory supply shortage expected to persist throughout the year, Samsung is poised to deliver record-breaking financial results, cementing its role as the definitive leader in the AI-driven semiconductor rally.

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