Samsung Electronics Unveils Record $80 Billion Shareholder Return Plan
Samsung Electronics has announced a record shareholder return plan, which could reach up to $80 billion by 2026. The move comes after SK Hynix's major buyback announcement, adding pressure across South Korea's chip sector.
The company plans to allocate between 90 trillion won and 110 trillion won for total shareholder returns this year. This includes a cash dividend of around 30 trillion won in the third quarter, which will be finalized by the board in late October.
Samsung can use additional cash dividends, share repurchases, or share cancellations to meet the remaining amount. The company's current policy allocates 50% of accumulated free cash flow from 2024 through 2026, and it maintains annual regular dividends of 9.8 trillion won under that framework.