Samsung Electronics Expects Shareholder Returns up to US$80 Billion This Year
- On Friday, South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics announced shareholder returns totaling between 90 trillion won and 110 trillion won in 2026, which the company called the largest payout by a Korean company.
- This commitment follows the 2024-2026 shareholder return program, under which Samsung pledged to return 50% of free cash flow generated during that period while maintaining annual regular dividends of 9.8 trillion won.
- The announcement follows a 40 trillion won share buyback by Hynix announced days ago; Samsung previously paid 20.9 trillion won in cash dividends during 2024 and 2025 and spent 8.4 trillion won on share repurchases.
- Boosted by sustained AI-driven demand for memory chips, Samsung Electronics posted a 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit on July 30, with the company's stock rising around 135% year-to-date.
- Details of the payout will be finalized at a board meeting in late October; Samsung will decide the size and specifics of remaining returns at a subsequent board meeting in late January 2027.
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Samsung can benefit massively from the global AI boom. The company is now also sharing this with shareholders. The technology group is distributing a record amount to its shareholders.
Samsung Electronics expects shareholder returns up to US$80 billion this year
Samsung Electronics expects its shareholder returns for this year could reach up to 110 trillion won (US$79.54 billion), including 30 trillion won in cash dividends in the third quarter, it said on Friday.
A record $80bn payout that investors found underwhelming
Samsung Electronics approved the largest shareholder return in South Korean corporate history on Friday. Its shares then fell as much as 2.6% in post-market trading. The board signed off on a Samsung shareholder return of between 90 trillion and 110 trillion won for 2026. That is roughly $65bn to $80bn. It is about five times […] This story continues at The Next Web
This announcement comes two days after its rival SK Hynix unveiled a share buyback program of nearly €25 billion to reassure investors.
South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics has announced that it will give its shareholders significantly more money this year than ever before.
Samsung Electronics has announced the largest buyback of its history, driven by the strong profits that chip manufacturers are getting from the artificial intelligence boom. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the material link and register.
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