SK hynix reports record Q3 profit and KRW 14 trillion dividend for SK hynix stock

Published on 10/29/2026 at 10:11 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue reached KRW 104.62 trillion in the third quarter, up 32.00 percent quarter on quarter. SK hynix stock costs EUR 1,017.50 on October 29, 2026.

Record quarter and shareholder returns

SK hynix reported KRW 104.62 trillion in third-quarter revenue on October 28, 2026.
Long-term agreements covered more than 50 percent of 2027 and 2028 production capacity.
SK hynix stock was trading at EUR 1,017.50 at 10:04 a.m. CET at Lang & Schwarz on October 29, 2026.

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SK hynix (ISIN US78392B1070) reported record third-quarter revenue of KRW 104.62 trillion and operating profit of KRW 83.33 trillion on October 28, 2026. The company also approved a KRW 14.00 trillion third-quarter cash dividend and outlined shareholder returns of approximately KRW 100.00 trillion for fiscal year 2026, according to the SK hynix release.

Revenue crosses KRW 100 trillion

The quarter marked the first time SK hynix revenue exceeded KRW 100 trillion. Revenue rose 32.00 percent from the second quarter and 328.00 percent from the third quarter of 2025, while operating profit increased 38.00 percent sequentially and 632.00 percent year over year.

The operating margin reached 80.00 percent in the third quarter, compared with 76.00 percent in the second quarter. Net income was KRW 39.78 trillion, down 58.00 percent quarter on quarter but up 216.00 percent from the year-earlier period.

What secures future capacity?

SK hynix said long-term agreements with 14 major customers covered more than 50.00 percent of total production capacity for 2027 and 2028. The company expects HBM4 to become its mainstream product from the fourth quarter as it expands M15X production and increases advanced NAND output.

The release also said memory demand is expected to exceed supply through 2030. SK hynix plans to increase investment next year while adjusting the timing and scale of spending according to demand, product competitiveness and profitability.

Returns combine dividends and buybacks

For fiscal year 2026, the company plans cash dividends of at least KRW 30.00 trillion and share repurchases and cancellations of at least KRW 60.00 trillion. The board also resolved a third-quarter dividend of KRW 20,000 per share, including a KRW 10,000 special dividend linked to realized gains from its Kioxia investment.

Stock price after the results

At Lang & Schwarz, SK hynix stock was trading at EUR 1,017.50 on October 29, 2026 at 10:04 a.m. CET. The Korean company says its shares trade on the Korea Exchange, while its global depositary shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of SK hynix stock.