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Korean Buyback Cancellations Hit 62 Trillion Won, Samsung and SK Hynix Take Half

Multiple Korean outlets report that buyback cancellations by listed Korean firms reached about 62 trillion won, up 156% year-on-year, with Samsung Electronics at roughly 17 trillion and SK Hynix at 14 trillion won, together accounting for nearly half. Cancellations lift EPS and support share prices, but investors also weigh whether future buyback capacity is shrinking, leaving the read for SK Hynix neutral.

Impact assessments are model-generated from public coverage, for reference only and not investment advice.

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천지일보 · 10-14 11:00 KST
Korea Buyback Cancellations Hit 62 Trillion Won; Samsung, SK Hynix Half
Korean listed firms cancelled 62 trillion won of treasury shares this year, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accounting for about half. Large cancellations lift EPS and support share prices, signaling bigger shareholder returns by the memory duo and a medium-term positive for SK Hynix valuation.
아시아경제 · 10-14 09:34 KST
Korean Listed Firms Burn 62 Trillion Won in Buybacks, Samsung and SK Hynix Take Half
Korean listed companies burned 62 trillion won in treasury shares this year, up 2.5x YoY, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accounting for about half. The large-scale cancellations lift EPS and offer mid- to long-term support for Hynix shares, though near-term impact is limited.
브레이크뉴스 · 10-14 09:30 KST
Korean Buyback Cancellations Top 60 Trillion Won, Led by Samsung and SK Hynix
Korean listed firms' buyback cancellations surpassed 60 trillion won this year, led jointly by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The sustained cancellations signal strong cash flow at the memory duo, a mild positive for Hynix shares, though the market is more focused on earnings and memory cycle.
마켓인 · 10-14 09:28 KST
Korean Buyback Cancellations Reach 62 Trillion Won; Samsung, SK Hynix Take Half
Korean listed firms' buyback cancellations totaled 62 trillion won this year, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix accounting for about half. The large cancellations boost EPS and offer a mild mid- to long-term positive for Hynix shares, though near-term reaction may be limited.
뉴스웨이 · 10-14 09:27 KST
Samsung 17 Trillion, SK Hynix 14 Trillion Won: Korean Buyback Cancellations Hit Record High
Samsung Electronics canceled 17 trillion won and SK Hynix 14 trillion won in treasury shares, pushing Korean listed firms' cancellations to a record high. The move reflects the memory duo's strong profits and cash flow, offering mid- to long-term support for Hynix shares and signaling stronger shareholder returns.
워크투데이 · 10-14 09:26 KST
Korean Buyback Cancellations Seen Topping 120 Trillion Won; Samsung, SK Hynix Drive Half
Institutions expect Korean listed firms' buyback cancellations to exceed 120 trillion won this year, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix driving about half. Sustained large-scale cancellations raise per-share value, a mid- to long-term positive for Hynix shares, though it should be weighed alongside the memory cycle.
뉴스스페이스 · 10-14 09:17 KST
Korean Buyback Cancellations Up 156% to 62 Trillion Won; Samsung First, SK Hynix Second
Korean listed firms' buyback cancellations reached 62 trillion won this year, up 156% YoY, with Samsung Electronics first and SK Hynix second. The large cancellations lift EPS and offer a mild mid- to long-term positive for Hynix shares, reflecting strong cash flow and shareholder-return commitment.