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Samsung Plans Record Shareholder Return of Up to $79 Billion

Samsung Electronics announced plans to deliver a record shareholder return of up to $79 billion (110 trillion won) in 2026. This significant payout reflects pressure from the AI boom and follows similar moves by competitors like SK Hynix.

21 Aug, 07:28 — 21 Aug, 19:30
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ReutersVery High3d ago

Samsung SDI says to sell $3.2 billion worth of Samsung Display shares back to display maker - Reuters

Samsung SDI says to sell $3.2 billion worth of Samsung Display shares back to display maker  Reuters

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bloombergHigh3d ago

Treasuries Steady; Samsung's Shareholder Return Plans | Bloomberg Brief 08/21/2026

US equity futures rise, the dollar weakens, and bitcoin heads for its best week in more than three years as investors assess a potential for bigger US debt buybacks. Samsung Electronics plans to return as much as $80 billion to its shareholders this year. Max Kettner of HSBC discusses the implications of the underlying fiscal pressures in the US and looks ahead to Jackson Hole next week. (Source: Bloomberg)

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FTVery High3d ago

Samsung to return record $80bn to shareholders

South Korean chipmaker has come under pressure to distribute more of its bumper profits from AI boom

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual3d ago

Samsung Electronics plans record W110tr shareholder return

Samsung Electronics said Friday it plans to return between 90 trillion won ($65.2 billion) and 110 trillion won to shareholders this year, marking the largest shareholder return ever undertaken by a Korean company. The tech giant said its board approved the plan earlier in the day, with the upper end of the range more than five times its previous record of 20.3 trillion won in 2020. “The record shareholder return is aimed at ensuring that the benefits of the company’s growth are shared with shar

By The Korea Herald

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual3d ago

(2nd LD) Samsung Electronics expects up to 110 tln won for shareholder returns this year

SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday it expects funds ...

By Lee Minji

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investing-com3d ago

Samsung Electronics announces $10.9 billion buyback program

By Investing.com

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zerohedgeLow3d ago

Samsung Unleashes $80 Billion Shareholder Return After SK Hynix's "Buyback Bazooka" To Revive Memory Trade

Samsung Unleashes $80 Billion Shareholder Return After SK Hynix's "Buyback Bazooka" To Revive Memory Trade Days after SK Hynix unveiled a staggering 40 trillion won, or $28.6 billion, "buyback bazooka" aimed at putting a floor under its shares following a sharp six-week selloff, Samsung Electronics joined the capital-return push. The world's largest memory-chip maker said Friday that it plans to return as much as 110 trillion won, or $80 billion, to investors this year. The twin...

By Tyler Durden

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azernewsLow2d ago

Samsung to deliver record shareholder returns

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced on Friday that its board of directors had approved shareholder returns for 2026 totaling between 90 trillion won and 110 trillion won, equivalent to approximately $65 billion–$79.5 billion. The company described the planned returns as the largest ever announced by a South Korean company.

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Yahoo20 Aug, 12:11First to report

Samsung plans $72 billion shareholder return programme

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Reuters21 Aug, 07:28

Samsung SDI says to sell $3.2 billion worth of Samsung Display shares back to display maker - Reuters

channel-news-asia21 Aug, 08:23

Samsung Elec sees up to $79.5 billion available for 2026 shareholder returns

Korea Herald21 Aug, 08:57

Samsung Electronics plans record W110tr shareholder return

investing-com21 Aug, 09:02

Samsung Electronics announces $10.9 billion buyback program

cnbc21 Aug, 09:08

Samsung plans up to $80 billion in shareholder returns after SK Hynix buyback

wsj21 Aug, 09:18

Samsung Plans Biggest-Ever Buyback Amid AI Windfall - WSJ

FT21 Aug, 09:19

Samsung to return record $80bn to shareholders

yonhap-english21 Aug, 09:21

(2nd LD) Samsung Electronics expects up to 110 tln won for shareholder returns this year

seeking-alpha21 Aug, 10:15

Samsung to deliver record shareholder return of up to ~$80B in 2026

orf21 Aug, 10:31

Samsung will fast 70 Mrd. Euro an Aktionäre ausschütten

faz21 Aug, 10:52

Technologiekonzern: Samsung stellt Aktionären Rekordausschüttung in Aussicht

zerohedge21 Aug, 11:15

Samsung Unleashes $80 Billion Shareholder Return After SK Hynix's "Buyback Bazooka" To Revive Memory Trade

bloomberg21 Aug, 11:53

Treasuries Steady; Samsung's Shareholder Return Plans | Bloomberg Brief 08/21/2026

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naftemporiki21 Aug, 12:57

Samsung: «Βρέχει» 80 δισ. δολάρια στους μετόχους – Το μεγάλο μέρισμα από το ΑΙ boom

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Barron's21 Aug, 14:33

How SK Hynix Could Top Samsung’s $80 Billion Shareholder Return - Barron's

observador21 Aug, 15:17

Samsung divide 68 mil milhões em dividendos pelos acionistas

nikkei-asia21 Aug, 16:17

Samsung's record $79bn shareholder return reflects AI boom pressure

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azernews21 Aug, 19:30Latest update

Samsung to deliver record shareholder returns