Samsung's surplus cash flow 200trillion to 300trillion, SK Hynix's net cash 156trillion surge

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As the artificial intelligence semiconductor supercycle gathers pace, expectations are growing that Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will expand shareholder returns. The securities industry has announced that Samsung Electronics' annual free cash flow is expected to expand this year to around 200trillion to 300trillion won. The forecast is based on rising AI-related demand, improved memory earnings and a recovery in the foundry business.

SK Hynix's net cash is also expected to surge. Securities analysts estimate that it 19from last year to 156won this year. This estimate reflects increased cash generation amid favorable conditions in the semiconductor industry.

Securities analysts also forecast that SK Hynix's net cash will reach 2027in 374trillion won. The cash secured could be used for a special dividend, share buybacks and cancellations, or the issuance of American depositary receipts (ADRs). The specific method and timing of any execution should be confirmed through company disclosures.

Samsung Electronics is expected to strengthen its cash-generating capacity as memory market conditions improve and its foundry business recovers. Market participants are discussing the possibility of a special dividend and additional share buybacks on top of the current shareholder-return policy. There is also speculation that SK hynix could use the cash it has accumulated in a similar way.

Securities industry analysts believe cash generated by the AI boom is likely to be used to fund shareholder returns. However, the actual scale and timing of those returns can only be confirmed once the company makes an official announcement and disclosure. This outlook is based on expectations of increased cash flow as market conditions change.