Samsung Electronics stated that it is exploring ways to sustainably increase shareholder returns. SK Hynix also indicated that it plans to announce a plan by the end of this year to significantly increase its return on capital. According to foreign media reports, Samsung Electronics stated in a statement on the 5th that the company is evaluating various measures to strengthen shareholder returns in a "sustainable manner."
SK Hynix also stated in a statement that it plans to formulate a concrete shareholder return plan by the end of this year and expects to "significantly expand" its return on capital. The two companies' expectations of increased shareholder returns stem from record-breaking performance driven by growing demand for AI. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix announced their highest quarterly operating profits ever last week, and the improved performance has significantly enhanced their cash generation capabilities. Securities analysts predict that Samsung Electronics' free cash flow this year may reach approximately 200 trillion won, while SK Hynix's free cash flow is expected to reach the mid-to-late 100 trillion won level.
