Samsung’s semiconductor unit also posts a strong quarter; company loses 3G anti-Apple lawsuit in Germany
Samsung Electronics Comp., Ltd.’s (KS:005930) created a lot of excitement, when it hinted at a blowout quarter, in pre-earnings talk. But that excitement has since been overshadowed by Apple, Inc.’s (AAPL) own record-setting 3 months. Now Samsung has popped back into the picture, with its actual earnings results.
I. A Virtual Tie With Apple
After jumping out to a substantial 65 percent sales lead over Apple in Q3 2011, Samsung is now in a virtual tie with its surging rival in global sales. Samsung moved 36.5 million units in Q4 2011, compared to 37 million from Apple.