Economy · Under review · 6 sources combined
Samsung, SK Hynix shareholder returns
Eyes on shareholder payout expansion
In short
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will announce their confirmed Q3 results this week.
Both companies posted record-high earnings, but their stock prices have fallen significantly this year.
Attention is focused on whether they will expand shareholder returns through additional dividends or share buybacks.
Key facts
| When | SK Hynix will announce Q3 confirmed results on the 28th, Samsung Electronics on the 29th. |
|---|---|
| Who | Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. |
| What | Despite record-breaking earnings, stock prices have fallen sharply, raising questions about additional shareholder returns. |
| How | SK Hynix's plan to use gains from selling Kioxia shares (approximately 20 trillion won pre-tax) as a source for special dividends has been discussed. |
What it means for me
Investors holding shares in both companies should check this week's earnings announcements and dividend news.
If you hold semiconductor stocks through retirement pensions or funds, it's worth examining whether dividends will be expanded.
If you own both stocks as dividend plays, check the dividend scale announced this week.
