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Medium2026-09-22Short term · NeutralLonger term · Leans positive

Samsung, SK Hynix Shift to HBM as China Speeds Up Legacy DRAM Push

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are shifting capacity to high-bandwidth memory (HBM) in response to China's rapid expansion in legacy DRAM. This helps maintain Korean makers' pricing power in the premium segment but may cede some legacy DRAM share. For SK Hynix stock, the near-term impact is neutral, while long-term it is positive if HBM demand remains strong.

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  • Chosunbiz · 09-22 06:06 KST
    Samsung, SK Hynix Shift to HBM as China Speeds Up Legacy DRAM Push

    Samsung and SK Hynix are concentrating capacity on HBM, tightening legacy DRAM supply and letting Chinese rivals accelerate penetration. Higher legacy DRAM prices would near-term boost Hynix earnings, but China's rising share could pressure prices longer term, creating two-way risk for the stock.

Samsung, SK Hynix Shift to HBM as China Speeds Up Legacy DRAM Push · Hynix Board