Ending Share Buyback: Foreigners selling off Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics shattered records with a quarterly operating profit exceeding 100 trillion won, but the stock market's reaction was surprisingly muted. Attention is now shifting from record earnings to the crucial area of shareholder returns.

Both Samsung and SK Hynix are nearing the completion of their massive share buyback programs, having repurchased trillions of won worth of their own stock. This has been a significant move, aimed at boosting shareholder value.

However, a critical factor to watch is the role of foreign investors. While these companies were aggressively buying back shares, foreign investors were net sellers. This dynamic could significantly impact stock performance moving forward.

Will foreign buying return to support the stock price, or will their continued selling create headwinds? The market is eagerly awaiting Samsung's upcoming announcement on additional shareholder return plans at the end of October for more clarity.

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