- Samsung Electronics said it will carry out its three-year policy of returning 50% of free cash flow (FCF) and is reviewing its next shareholder return plan.
- SK Hynix said it will maintain 50% of FCF for shareholder returns over 2025-2027 and plans to finalize and announce additional shareholder return measures in the third quarter.
- Brokerages said annual shareholder returns could reach a combined $216 billion, including $144 billion from Samsung Electronics and $72 billion from SK Hynix.
Samsung, SK Hynix May Raise Annual Shareholder Returns to $216 Billion
Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. may announce new shareholder return policies as early as August, with the combined annual scale potentially reaching 300 trillion won ($216 billion).
bloomingbit
Publisher
Aug 16, 2026 at 12:25 AM UTC · 2 分钟阅读

Key Signal
50% Samsung FCF return policy
Last Updated
4 天前
Forecast Trend Report by Period
Samsung Electronics Pledges to Carry Out Three-Year Policy
SK Hynix Says It Is Reviewing a Meaningful Expansion
Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. may announce new shareholder return policies as early as August, with the combined annual scale potentially reaching 300 trillion won ($216 billion).
The two chipmakers are stepping up work on shareholder return plans after posting record second-quarter results this year, according to industry officials on Aug. 16.
Samsung Electronics said it will carry out its current three-year shareholder return policy for 2024 through 2026 as promised, returning 50% of free cash flow. The company added that it is reviewing its next shareholder return plan in a way that maximizes shareholder value while balancing reinvestment for future growth with returns to shareholders.
Article Intelligence
Topics
Related Coverage
Sponsored
AdNewsLayer Premium
Unlock deeper intelligence.
Ad-free reading, exclusive research, and real-time onchain insights.
Go Premium
