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Oct 27, 2026

SK Hynix reports seven-fold jump in Q3 profit, unveils $75 billion shareholder return plan

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reported operating profit surged more than seven-fold to a record high in Q3, beating forecasts on continued AI infrastructure demand. The company announced plans to return approximately $75 billion to shareholders.

Oct 27, 2026·4 sources

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▪Research by Macquarie noted that SK Hynix plays a key role in AI data center memory supply through its close collaboration with Nvidia Corp.
▪SK Hynix has signed long-term agreements with 14 major customers covering more than 50 percent of its total production capacity for 2027 and 2028
▪SK Hynix reported third-quarter 2026 net profit of 39.78 trillion won and achieved an operating margin of nearly 80 percent

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