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Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix Rebound from Early Sell-off to Close Flat or Higher

Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-25

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Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix recovered from significant early losses as bargain hunting helped both semiconductor giants finish the trading session strong.

What Happened

Market Rebound: Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experienced a volatile trading session, starting with sharp declines before recovering their losses by the closing bell. Samsung Electronics finished flat, while SK Hynix managed to end the day with a slight gain, supported by late-session buying.

Catalysts for Volatility: The initial sell-off was triggered by weakness in U.S. tech stocks and a decline in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. Samsung Electronics faced additional pressure as investors reacted negatively to the company's shareholder return plan, which failed to meet market expectations for large-scale share buybacks.

Trading Dynamics: Foreign investors were net sellers of both companies, ranking them as the top two stocks for foreign outflows during the session. Conversely, domestic retail and institutional investors stepped in to provide support, with SK Hynix also benefiting from significant buying by other corporate entities related to its ongoing share repurchase program.

Strategic Outlook: While Samsung faces regulatory constraints regarding share cancellations due to the Financial Industry Structure Improvement Act, SK Hynix is actively repurchasing shares to comply with holding company regulations. Analysts suggest the price action reflects a tug-of-war between foreign profit-taking and domestic bargain hunting.

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