KB Financial Plans KRW 700B Buyback
KB Financial Group approved a trust-based plan with Samsung Securities to repurchase up to KRW 700 billion of treasury shares between July 24 and December 16, 2026, with all acquired shares expected to be cancelled to boost per-share metrics. The announcement coincides with a KRW 1,155 per share quarterly dividend and a Buy rating from analysts, while Spark’s neutral assessment cites weaker fundamentals but favorable valuation and shareholder returns.