https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/samsung-electronics-shares-fall-after-shareholder-return-announcementContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/samsung-electronics-shares-fall-after-shareholder-return-announcementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/samsung-electronics-shares-fall-after-shareholder-return-announcement#u50588Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:30:52 +0000Samsung Electronics shares fell 8.70% on August 25 after the company revealed a 90-110 trillion won shareholder return plan. Investors reacted poorly because the strategy relies more on dividends than share buybacks, a shift attributed to financial law restrictions. This decline dragged other Samsung Group stocks lower. The sell-off coincided with a broader slide in US chip stocks and foreign investors dumping shares of South Korean chip giants, including competitor SK hynix, despite an earlier surge triggered by Nvidia's bullish AI earnings outlook.Why it mattersThe market is scrutinizin https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/samsung-electronics-shares-fall-after-shareholder-return-announcementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/samsung-electronics-shares-fall-after-shareholder-return-announcement#u48435Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:38:03 +0000Samsung Electronics shares fell more than 7% on August 24 after the company announced a record shareholder return plan of up to $80 billion. Investors reacted negatively to the announcement, with some reports citing a lack of detail regarding share buybacks and cancellations. The stock experienced its worst day in three weeks, contributing to a 3.12 percent drop in the Kospi, which closed at 6,696.96. This decline follows a similar buyback move by competitor SK Hynix, highlighting a divergence in how the two tech giants handle AI-driven windfalls.Why it mattersThe reaction reflects investor ex