Market data reported on October 4, 2026, showed foreign investors had sold a net ₩5.186 trillion worth of Samsung Electronics shares over the past month. The sales were part of a broader ₩20.3 trillion outflow from South Korea’s stock market. Foreign ownership in Samsung Electronics fell to 46.41 percent.
Market analysts linked the sell-off to profit-taking after strong gains in semiconductor stocks earlier in the year. They also pointed to rising interest rates in major economies as a factor weighing on investor sentiment.
Investors are watching for Samsung’s third-quarter earnings results, expected around October 8, for potential catalysts to draw foreign funds back to the stock.