Samsung Electronics To Implement Largest-Ever Shareholder Return in 2026, Estimated at KRW 90 to 110 Trillion
Korea on August 21, 2026
The 2026 shareholder return is estimated at KRW 90 ~ 110 trillion
— the largest ever by a Korean company
Shareholder return expected to be five times the Company’s previous high of
KRW 20.3 trillion, set in 2020
Delivers on the Company’s commitment to return 50% of free cash flow
to shareholders over three years
Plans to distribute approximately KRW 30 trillion in dividends,
including regular payouts in Q3 2026
A buy back of approximately KRW 15 trillion in shares
for employee compensation planned
Samsung Electronics’ Board of Directors convened today and approved a shareholder return plan for 2026, estimated at approximately KRW 90 trillion to KRW 110 trillion.
This is approximately five times the size of the previous record of KRW 20.3 trillion, set in 2020 and marks the largest ever by a Korean company.
The record-breaking shareholder return is intended to ensure that the Company’s growth translates into tangible benefits for shareholders, fostering a virtuous cycle in which corporate growth and shareholder value creation reinforce each other.
In addition, Samsung is faithfully implementing its three-year shareholder return policy (2024–2026), which commits to allocating 50% of its free cash flow (FCF) to shareholder returns.
From 2024 to 2025, Samsung paid out a total of KRW 19.6 trillion in regular dividends, at KRW 9.8 trillion annually. In 2025, the Company also executed a special dividend of KRW 1.3 trillion and a share buyback and cancellation worth KRW 8.4 trillion.
Including the 2026 shareholder return, the total shareholder return for the three-year period (2024–2026) is expected to reach between KRW 120 trillion and KRW 140 trillion.
In the third quarter of 2026, Samsung plans to distribute approximately KRW 30 trillion in cash dividends, including regular dividends, with specific details to be finalized at the October Board meeting.
The remaining shareholder return will be determined at the January Board meeting in 2027, once the 2026 financial performance is confirmed. The plan will include cash dividends and share buybacks/ cancellations. The Board today also approved a share buyback worth about KRW15 trillion for employee compensation.
The share buyback for employee compensation is also expected to contribute to enhancing shareholder value.
Moving forward, the Samsung remains committed to faithfully implementing its shareholder return policy and actively communicating its plans with shareholders and the market.
