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    Nvidia supplier SK Hynix posts record profits on AI chip boom

    By Rae LiJuly 25, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • SK Hynix achieves its highest quarterly profit since 2018, driven by robust demand for AI chips, especially high bandwidth memory (HBM) used in generative AI chipsets. 
    • Despite the strong financial performance, SK Hynix’s shares drops due to tech sector declines and investor expectations not being met.

    OUR TAKE
    SK Hynix experiences a significant surge in profits due to the booming demand for AI-related technologies, yet its stock price faces downward pressure as the broader tech sector faltered, reflecting investor concerns over market expectations.

    -Rae Li, BTW reporter

    What happened

    SK Hynix, a leading memory chip manufacturer, has reported its highest quarterly profit since 2018, largely attributed to the burgeoning demand for AI chips. The company’s financial success is closely linked to the robust market for high bandwidth memory (HBM), a type of chip used in advanced AI applications and data center servers. SK Hynix’s head of DRAM marketing, Kim Kyu Hyun, notes that the demand for AI is growing at a pace that exceeds expectations. This surge in demand for cutting-edge technology has positioned SK Hynix as a key player in the AI chip market.

    Despite the impressive financial results, SK Hynix’s stock experiences a significant decline, dropping as much as 8.4% in morning trade. The tech sector’s performance is under scrutiny as it fails to meet the exceedingly high investor expectations. The mismatch between actual results and investor anticipation leads to a sell-off in the market, affecting even companies that reports strong earnings. 

    Also read: SK Hynix will invest $75B in AI and chips by 2028

    Also read: Nvidia develops new AI chip for China amid US export control

    Why it’s important

    SK Hynix’s record quarterly profit highlights the rapid growth in demand for AI technology. As AI becomes more widely used in various fields, the demand for high-performance computing chips is increasing, which is not only driving the advancement of related technologies, but also creating new growth opportunities for the semiconductor industry. 

    Additionally, while SK Hynix’s financial reports show strong growth, the decline in share price reveals the gap between investors’ high expectations for tech stocks and actual performance. This phenomenon affects SK Hynix, and reflects the challenge faced by the entire tech industry to find a balance between investor expectations and market realities.

    AI chip HBM SK Hynix
    Rae Li

    Rae Li is an intern reporter at BTW Media covering IT infrastructure and Internet governance. She graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle. Send tips to rae.li@btw.media.

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