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Samsung Electronics is raising shareholder expectations by announcing an expected dividend of 4,570 won per share for the third quarter of this year. This is more than 12 times the 374 won dividend paid for the second quarter on the 28th.
According to the financial investment industry, Samsung Electronics is set to execute a total cash dividend of 30 trillion won, combining a regular quarterly dividend of 24.5 trillion won and a special dividend of 27.55 trillion won. Based on the estimated number of shares eligible for dividends at 6.57 billion, the per-share dividend is projected to be around 4,570 won.
The record date for the third quarter dividend is set for September 30, and the dividends are expected to be paid in mid to late November. Citi Global Securities forecasts that Samsung's total dividend amount will reach 120 trillion won after next year, and the company is also implementing a dividend policy that meets the requirements for separate taxation of dividend income. This provides benefits by excluding dividend income exceeding 20 million won from comprehensive taxation on financial income. Major affiliates such as Samsung Life and Samsung C&T are also expected to see significant increases in dividend income.