Key Highlights
Samsung SDS shares advance as Dunamu collaboration drives digital asset infrastructure ambitions
Cloud business posts 17% revenue increase driven by external customer expansion
Company pursues stablecoin platforms and artificial intelligence payment solutions
Q2 results show 5.9% revenue increase alongside moderate operating profit advancement
AI computing infrastructure set to surpass 800 megawatts within eight years
Samsung SDS shares climbed 0.71% to settle at ₩198,700, though the stock surrendered much of its earlier momentum. Despite concluding near session lows, the shares reflected optimism around improved quarterly performance and rising cloud adoption. The collaboration with Dunamu introduced a compelling digital asset dimension to the firm’s technology roadmap.
Samsung SDS Co., Ltd. (018260.KS)
Samsung SDS intends to build stablecoin infrastructure alongside Dunamu, which operates Upbit—South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform. Both entities are exploring advanced payment solutions and financial system integration for virtual currencies. The collaboration aims to leverage Samsung SDS’s capabilities in blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity, analytics, and enterprise software.
Management characterized the Dunamu investment as a calculated move into digital asset infrastructure markets. Samsung SDS obtained a 1% ownership position following the broader Samsung group investment completed in May. Samsung Securities secured 2%, while Samsung Card took another 1% stake in Dunamu.
The trio of Samsung entities invested 612.8 billion won for their collective 4% ownership. They purchased 1.39 million shares from Kakao-affiliated sellers in the finalized deal. Samsung SDS now aims to transform this investment into tangible payment systems, security solutions, and infrastructure offerings.
Strong Cloud Performance Drives Q2 Financial Results
Samsung SDS reported second-quarter revenue totaling 3.7178 trillion won, marking a 5.9% year-over-year increase. Operating profit edged up 0.7% to 231.8 billion won in the comparable timeframe. Net profit advanced 4.6% to reach 184.1 billion won.
The IT services division generated 1.7625 trillion won in revenue, posting 5% annual growth. Cloud operations surged 17% to 779.4 billion won, powering segment performance. External cloud revenue jumped 75% as government entities and enterprise clients increased adoption.
Cloud platform services grew 24% through heightened Samsung Cloud Platform utilization and expanded GPU offerings. Managed cloud services also posted 17% quarterly growth. Financial industry modernization initiatives and shipbuilding enterprise resource planning contracts fueled these gains.
Computing Capacity Expansion Advances Digital Initiatives
Samsung SDS maintains an aggressive expansion of computing resources dedicated to artificial intelligence and digital financial applications. Current infrastructure stands at approximately 110 megawatts. The company targets 230 megawatts by 2029.
Total capacity is projected to surpass 800 megawatts by 2031 when accounting for design and operational initiatives. The firm has enrolled in a government initiative supporting GPU procurement, facility construction, and management. Recently, it introduced an NPU offering powered by FuriosaAI’s Renegade chip.
Samsung SDS has won artificial intelligence contracts with Woori Bank and Korea Eximbank. The company maintains strategic alliances with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Cloud. These technological foundations will underpin stablecoin architectures, payment frameworks, and virtual asset infrastructure solutions.
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