Samsung Stock Drops 8.7% After Record Shareholder Return Plan Disappoints
Samsung Electronics shares fell 8.7% after investors reacted negatively to a record shareholder return plan. The board approved 2026 returns of 90–110 trillion won (about $65–$79 billion), around five times the 2020 high, with roughly 30 trillion won as third-quarter cash dividends. Analysts said the package was slightly below expectations and noted the lack of signals on raising the policy or cancelling treasury shares.