Foreign investors cut Samsung stake to 17-year low

Foreign ownership of Samsung Electronics has fallen to 46.37%, the lowest since July 2009, even as the company's shares hit record highs on strong semiconductor results and rising memory chip prices. The stake was 52.4% earlier this year and dropped below 50% in March.

• Foreign stake in Samsung fell to 46.37%, lowest since July 2009
• Stake was 52.4% earlier in 2026 and fell below 50% in March
• Samsung shares hit record highs amid rising memory prices
• Samsung's quarterly profit is projected to top $80 billion