Samsung Electronics plans up to $80 billion shareholder return

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a record-breaking shareholder return policy, aiming to distribute up to 110 trillion won (approximately $80 billion USD). This ambitious plan significantly surpasses previous shareholder returns, being five times larger than the 20.3 trillion won distributed in 2020 and over seven times the amount allocated in the past decade.

The company's board of directors approved the policy on October 21, outlining a shareholder return of 90 to 110 trillion won starting this year. A substantial portion, around 30 trillion won, is earmarked for cash dividends in the third quarter. Specific details regarding this payout are expected to be finalized in October.

Further decisions on the precise methods of shareholder return, which may include cash dividends, treasury stock repurchases, and cancellations, will be determined by the board in January following the finalization of the 2026 business results. Based on Samsung Electronics' total issued shares of approximately 6.65 billion as of the end of the second quarter, shareholders could receive an average cash dividend of about 4,500 won per share for the third quarter.