SK Hynix third-quarter profit sharply beats estimates on AI memory boost
AI-driven memory demand lifted SK Hynix's operating profit 632% as the chipmaker unveiled a new shareholder return plan.
- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, SK Hynix Inc. reported record third-quarter revenue of 104.6 trillion won and operating profit of 83.3 trillion won, with quarterly sales surpassing 100 trillion won for the first time.
- Management attributed record results to a 'virtuous cycle' where AI-driven productivity gains drive infrastructure investment, with the company projecting demand for memory chips will outpace supply through 2030.
- Revenue surged 328% and operating profit jumped 632% year-on-year, while SK Hynix committed to returning 100 trillion won to shareholders, including a 40 trillion won share repurchase completed last week.
- Solidigm, SK Hynix's U.S. subsidiary, halted potential IPO plans citing market volatility, while Samsung Electronics offered a more cautious outlook on how long the memory shortage will persist.
- Long-Term agreements now cover over 50% of SK Hynix's production capacity for 2027 and 2028, positioning the manufacturer to benefit from estimated $1.3 trillion in global AI infrastructure spending projected for 2027.
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The race for artificial intelligence continues to drive the results of semiconductor manufacturers. SK hynix, one of the world’s leading memory providers for AI systems, recorded an operating profit of 83.33 billion won in the third quarter of 2026, about $62,800 million, representing an annual increase of 632%. Revenues reached 104.62 billion won, 328% more than in the same period of the previous year and 32% more than in the previous quarter. …
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