Samsung Electronics Expects to Return Up to KRW110 Trillion to Shareholders

06:17 AM EDT, 08/21/2026 (MT Newswires) -- South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics (SMSN.L) said Friday it expects to return 90 trillion won to 110 trillion won to shareholders in 2026, depending on its business performance and investments. Samsung plans to distribute 30 trillion won in cash dividends in the third quarter, including its regular quarterly dividend. The details are expected to be finalized at the board meeting in late October. The size and implementation of the remaining shareholder returns will be decided at a board meeting in January 2027. They may include cash dividends and share repurchases or cancellations.