Samsung Electronics projected to top 200 trillion won in cash assets

A r/stocks post reports that Samsung Electronics is set to become the first Korean company to surpass 200 trillion won (~$146.6B) in cash assets, driven by AI chip demand. The post cites estimated cash and equivalents of 214.8T won as of Q3 2026, up 24.8T won quarter over quarter and nearly double year over year, and says the cash pile covers a 90T–110T won 2026 shareholder payout target. It also states capex and R&D spending are projected to exceed 100T won this year, with 84.4T won for memory production facilities.

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