Medium2026-10-17Short term · Leans negativeLonger term · Neutral

Samsung, SK Hynix Plunge 17% and 24% in a Week on Peak Earnings Fears

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares plunged 17% and 24% respectively in a week on fears that memory chip earnings have peaked. SK Hynix ended weak after widening volatility over the past five sessions. Investor doubts over the sustainability of AI-driven memory demand weigh on the near term, while the longer-term trajectory hinges on whether AI demand persists.

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bloomingbit · 10-17 08:46 KST
Samsung, SK Hynix Plunge 17% and 24% in a Week on Peak Earnings Fears
Samsung and SK Hynix fell 17% and 24% in a week amid fears the memory cycle has peaked. Further earnings downgrades could keep Hynix shares under pressure, raising near-term correction risk for investors.
블루밍비트 · 10-17 08:46 KST
Samsung, SK Hynix Plunge 17% and 24% in a Week on Peak Earnings Fears
Korean media report Samsung and SK Hynix fell 17% and 24% in a week on peak memory earnings concerns. Continued target-price cuts could keep Hynix shares weak in the near term.
톱스타뉴스 · 10-17 08:40 KST
SK Hynix Ends Weak as Volatility Widens Over Past 5 Sessions
SK Hynix saw heightened volatility over the past five sessions and closed weak, signaling growing bull-bear divergence. If volume keeps rising, the stock may face further correction pressure.