Medium2026-10-27Short term · NeutralLonger term · Leans negative

Samsung, SK Hynix Earn W184trn in Q3 Yet Shares Halve

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posted combined operating profit of 184 trillion won in Q3, but their shares fell sharply due to capex burden and investment concerns. The market worries that high capital expenditure could pressure future free cash flow, posing a medium-term risk to the stocks.

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