Samsung, SK hynix could deliver record $212 bil. in shareholder returns: reports
With Samsung Electronics and SK hynix expected to unveil new shareholder return plans as early as this month, analysts estimate that the two chipmakers could together return as much as 300 trillion won ($212 billion) to investors. Record second-quarter earnings — 89.5 trillion won in operating profit at Samsung and 60.5 trillion won at SK hynix — have strengthened their ability to reward…
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, two leading chipmakers, are on track to deliver record-breaking shareholder returns, potentially totaling $212 billion, according to recent reports. Analysts predict that both companies could combine to return a staggering 300 trillion won to investors, following strong second-quarter earnings. Samsung reported an operating profit of 89.5 trillion won, while SK hynix posted a 60.5 trillion won profit.
This robust financial performance has not only bolstered the companies' capacity to reward shareholders but also heightened expectations that their combined success could reignite the broader Korean market rally. Samsung has committed to returning half of its free cash flow during its 2024-26 shareholder return policy, whereas SK hynix plans to allocate 50 percent of its free cash flow from 2025 to 2027 to shareholders.
Estimates suggest that Samsung could distribute up to 200 trillion won, while SK hynix may return as much as 100 trillion won to investors. According to Kim Dong-won, head of research at KB Securities, Samsung's new shareholder return program is anticipated to be substantial.
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