StocksMedium•22 October 2026•
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Samsung E&A Beats 2026 Targets, Announces 780B Won Share Buyback

Key Facts

1Samsung E&A exceeded its annual operating profit and revenue targets by the third quarter of 2026.
2The company plans to buy back 780 billion won of shares, with 690 billion won slated for cancellation to enhance shareholder value.

Samsung E&A exceeded its annual operating profit and revenue targets by the third quarter of 2026. Chosunbiz reported that the company plans to buy back 780 billion won of shares, with 690 billion won slated for cancellation to enhance shareholder value and the remainder allocated for employee bonuses.

The strong financial performance was driven by revenue from large petrochemical projects and improved profitability through cost control and technological innovation. The company recorded cumulative operating profit of 961.9 billion won through the third quarter, surpassing its initial full-year guidance, while cumulative orders reached 17.1 trillion won.