$SKHY · SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix reported preliminary Q3 2026 consolidated results with revenue of KRW 104.6 trillion, up 327.9% year-over-year, and operating profit of KRW 83.3 trillion, up 632.1% YoY. Net profit attributable to controlling interests reached KRW 39.5 trillion, a 213.9% YoY increase. The results are provisional and unaudited, with the earnings conference call scheduled for October 28, 2026.
- Q3 2026 revenue: KRW 104.6 trillion, up 31.9% QoQ and 327.9% YoY
- Q3 2026 operating profit: KRW 83.3 trillion, up 37.6% QoQ and 632.1% YoY
- Q3 2026 net profit attributable to controlling interests: KRW 39.5 trillion, up 213.9% YoY
- YTD revenue reached KRW 236.5 trillion, up 267.7% vs. same period 2025
- Results are preliminary and unaudited; final figures may differ per the filing caveat
Extended-hours trading shows shares at $156.70, up 7.80% vs. the regular-session close of $145.36, indicating strong positive reaction to the explosive YoY growth figures. Markets closed — no regular-session reaction yet.
SK hynix's 632% operating profit surge confirms the AI memory supercycle is accelerating, not peaking — a critical signal for the entire semiconductor supply chain.
SK hynix's explosive YoY growth mirrors the AI-driven HBM (high-bandwidth memory) supercycle benefiting all major memory makers. The 327.9% revenue jump and 632.1% operating profit surge set a high bar for peers Samsung and Micron.
Preliminary results are unaudited and subject to change; the filing explicitly warns final audited figures may differ. QoQ pre-tax profit dropped 58.7%, signaling potential margin compression or one-time items.