SK Hynix is the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker and a critical leader in the AI era. Founded in 1983 as Hyundai Electronics, it survived the 2001 debt crisis to become Hynix before joining the SK Group in 2012. Today, it dominates the High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) market with over 60% share, serving as a primary supplier to NVIDIA. Leveraging advanced MR-MUF packaging, it has transformed from a commodity DRAM provider into a high-margin pioneer defining next-generation AI storage and memory standards.
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SK Hynix – background and history
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SK Hynix – FY25 earnings release
Financial Performance SK hynix achieved record-breaking financial results for the 2025 fiscal year. Annual combined revenue reached KRW97.15trillion, representing a 47% increase compared to 2024. Operating profit saw an even more significant surge, reaching KRW47.21trillion, a 101% increase year-on-year, with the operating profit margin expanding from 35% to 49%. Net income for the year totaled…
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SK Hynix – History and Competitions
Hyundai Electronics Era (1983-1998) SK Hynix originated as Hyundai Electronics in 1983. During this period, South Korea aggressively entered the semiconductor market. By 1985, the company successfully developed 256K NMOS DRAM. The focus was on rapid technological catch-up and massive capacity expansion to compete with Japanese and American chipmakers. Core Technology: 256K NMOS DRAM, 64M/128M…