SK Hynix hits record profit amid AI chip demand surge

SK Hynix reported its highest quarterly profit since 2018 due to high demand for AI-essential HBM chips, but its shares fell 8.4%.

AuthorLucia Mei

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Reading Time1 min

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PublishedMay 26, 2026

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RegionGlobal

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SK Hynix reported its highest quarterly profit since 2018 due to high demand for AI-essential HBM chips, but its shares fell 8.4%.