Medium2026-10-29Short term · Leans positiveLonger term · Leans positive

Samsung and SK Hynix YTD Operating Profit Hits KRW435.6tn

Korean media report Samsung and SK Hynix combined year-to-date operating profit has reached KRW435.6tn, on track for nearly KRW600tn for the full year, with K-semiconductors seen entering a KRW1,000tn profit era next year. The data reinforces the memory super-cycle narrative and supports SK Hynix shares.

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뉴시스 · 10-29 15:16 KST
Samsung and SK Hynix YTD operating profit at 435.6 trillion won; 600 trillion full-year in sight
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매일일보 · 10-29 14:30 KST
K-semiconductors poised to enter 1,000 trillion won operating profit era next year
A feature report projects Korean semiconductor operating profit could reach the 1,000 trillion won level next year, driven by HBM and AI memory demand. If validated by orders and pricing, it strengthens Hynix's earnings-upgrade case and supports the stock, though timing remains uncertain.