On July 14, 2026, shares of SK Hynix's American Depositary Receipts (ADR) experienced a remarkable surge, climbing 15% to reach $175.280 per share. This surge propelled the company's total market capitalization to an impressive $1.28 trillion. Research institutions are projecting robust DRAM profitability for SK Hynix in the second quarter of 2026 and extending into the future. They anticipate a substantial quarter-over-quarter increase, approximately 45%, in the overall average selling price of DRAM. Furthermore, DRAM operating profit is estimated to soar to around KRW 55 trillion. In addition, the proportion of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) within DRAM revenue is projected to rise significantly, from 15% in 2026 to 58% in 2030, emerging as a pivotal force driving the company's profit growth.
