[Edaily Reporter Kwon Oh-seok] #Samsung C&T’s stock price is surging in early trading. It appears that buying interest is surging on the back of positive outlooks from the securities industry.

According to MP Doctor on the 19th, as of 9:24 a.m., Samsung C&T is trading at 547,000 won, up 12.67% from the previous trading day.
Earlier that day, LS Securities released a report stating that, in addition to the rising value of its affiliates’ stakes, Samsung C&T is expected to see full-scale momentum in its nuclear power and small modular reactor (SMR) businesses. The firm raised its target price from 550,000 won to 630,000 won.
Kim Se-ryeon, an analyst at LS Securities, stated, “While the rise in the value of stakes in core affiliates is a factor driving the stock’s re-rating, we believe it is now time for the stock price to reflect the revaluation of business value stemming from tangible order wins in the nuclear power and SMR sectors within the construction division as a key momentum driver.”
The company’s strategy to expand its energy business value chain was also viewed positively. Analyst Kim explained, “The company plans to expand its value chain to include operations (electricity sales and brokerage) and services (maintenance, grid management, etc.).”
DS Investment & Securities also raised its target price from 380,000 won to 620,000 won. Kim Soo-hyun, an analyst at DS Investment & Securities, explained, “Starting this year—when a large-scale dividend from Samsung Electronics is expected—and continuing through 2028, the company will redistribute 60–70% of the annual dividend income received from affiliates, including Samsung Electronics and Samsung Life Insurance.” He added, “A minimum dividend per share (DPS) of 2,500 won will be guaranteed, and up to 70% of any special dividends generated by Samsung Electronics will be distributed to shareholders.”
He noted, “Based on the shareholder return funds from Samsung Electronics and Samsung Life Insurance, Samsung C&T’s dividend per share for this year is projected to be 23,050 won—an increase of approximately 720% year-over-year—with a dividend yield of 4.8%.” He added, “Next year, the dividend is expected to reach 41,030 won, with a dividend yield of 8.6%.”