Analyst Lowers SK Hynix Q2 2026 Profit Forecast, Citing HBM Sales and DRAM Price Trends
An analyst has lowered the Q2 2026 profit forecast for SK Hynix to 60.4 trillion Korean won, citing lower-than-expected DRAM price increases and a shift in sales mix. Despite the downward revision, the analyst maintains a positive long-term outlook for the company's profit growth through 2028.
Why it matters
As a major player in the semiconductor industry, SK Hynix's performance and pricing trends are critical indicators for the global AI hardware and memory chip market.
Odaily Planet Daily report: Analyst Jukan from Citrini posted on X that KIS Semicon analyst Minsook Chae expects SK Hynix’s operating profit for the second quarter of 2026 to be 60.4 trillion Korean won, representing a 61% sequential increase and a 556% year-over-year growth, which is 8% below the market consensus of 65 trillion Korean won.
The report summarizes financial analyst projections and market data without taking a stance on the company's value.
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