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000660.KS - SK Hynix

SK Hynix is a Korean memory leader with strong high-bandwidth memory exposure; monitored for HBM demand, DRAM/NAND pricing, AI server supply, capex, and margins.

Public company · Asia · Information Technology · Unclassified

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Hedge Score 55 /100
BearishBearish
Confidence70%
Community Bullish0%
Followers2
Current Price$1,395,000.001D -1.8%

Price History

000660.KS chart

2,764,000.002,101,425.001,438,850.00776,275.00113,700.00 Aug 2023Feb 2024Aug 2024Feb 2025Aug 2025Feb 2026Aug 2026 2023-08-13 117,200.002025-02-16 209,500.002026-08-11 1,395,000.00

AI-Assisted Chart Analysis

SK Hynix technical analysis

Calculated from verified chart history for the selected tenor; no news or fundamental assumptions are used.

Technical only
Trend

Mixed trend: the latest level is below its 20-period average, without full long-term confirmation.

Momentum

RSI is 43, a neutral reading. Above 70 can signal extension; below 30 can signal exhaustion.

Support scenario

The first technical watch zone is 1,027,000.00. A break below 251,000.00 invalidates the near-term support setup.

Resistance scenario

The first resistance/watch zone is 2,764,000.00. A confirmed break above 2,764,000.00 supports continuation.

Risk

Annualized realized volatility is +126.8%. Maximum lookback drawdown is -49.5%, from a high-water mark of 2,764,000.00 to 1,395,000.00.

Potential levels are conditional chart scenarios, not personalized advice or instructions to buy or sell.

How To Read This Stock Brief
Hedge Score

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Confidence

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Signal

Bullish, Bearish, or Neutral is the current AI research stance. It is designed to help you ask better questions, not to replace your decision process.

Community Bullish

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What Changed Today

  • Yahoo Finance delayed market data reported 000660.KS at 1,420,000.00 KRW; the latest daily move fell -0.14%. This is a verified market-price signal only and does not by itself confirm a change in company fundamentals.

Why It Matters

  • The verified -0.14% daily move is current market context for SK Hynix.
  • It can affect near-term sentiment, but price action alone does not establish a change in earnings, asset quality, competitive position, valuation, catalysts, or risks.
  • Those require a separately sourced filing or company update.

AI Opinion

  • Read: The current evidence-grounded AI read is bearish.
  • Evidence: While the company's massive $38B investment in new fabs underscores its long-term commitment to AI demand, the immediate narrative is clouded by reports of Samsung's progress in HBM4 and internal labor friction.
  • Uncertainty: The wide dispersion in analyst target prices suggests that the market is struggling to reconcile the company's fundamental strength in HBM with the risks of a cyclical downturn or loss of technological leadership.
  • Watch: Investors should monitor the resolution of labor disputes and any concrete evidence of HBM4 yield performance, as these will be critical to maintaining the current valuation premium.

Key Risks

  • Competitive erosion in the HBM market, specifically if Samsung's reported 'golden yield' for HBM4 translates into actual market share gains, would threaten SK Hynix's primary growth engine.
  • Internal labor disputes and the potential for a unified union could disrupt production schedules and increase operating costs, negatively impacting margins.
  • Intellectual property security remains a critical risk, as evidenced by the recent conviction of a former employee for leaking trade secrets to a Chinese firm, which could lead to tighter regulatory scrutiny or loss of competitive advantage.
  • Market volatility and the reliance on leveraged ETFs for retail participation may exacerbate price swings, making the stock susceptible to technical sell-offs regardless of fundamental performance.

Upcoming Catalysts

  • Concrete updates on HBM4 production yields and customer validation will be the primary indicator of whether the company can maintain its technological lead over Samsung and Micron.
  • Resolution of the performance bonus dispute and the formation of a unified union will provide clarity on future labor costs and operational stability.
  • Quarterly earnings reports will be essential to verify if the $38B capex plan is translating into improved cash flow and margins, or if it is weighing on the balance sheet.
  • Any official announcement regarding the future of the Chongqing plant or other international manufacturing assets will clarify the company's long-term global production strategy.

Upcoming Events

Next earningsFundamental update

Review revenue, margins, guidance, and management commentary tied to HBM demand, DRAM/NAND pricing, AI server demand, capex, supply discipline, and margins.

OngoingCompany-specific news

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OngoingRegional macro/policy watch

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Sources and verification

Each generated research claim remains linked to its supporting update. Primary evidence comes from filings, company materials, or regulators; secondary evidence provides additional context.

  • Published stock briefPrimary sourceOfficialSK hynix: 1.48 Million Won vs 4.7 Million Won—Polarized Outlooks in a Highly Volatile Market [1-Minute Brief] - 아시아경제 · Published 2026-08-11 00:31:05Open verification sourceSupports: Published stock brief
  • Published stock briefPrimary sourceOfficialSK hynix Says "Nothing Has Been Decided" on Reported Sale of Chongqing Back-End Plant in China - 아시아경제 · Published 2026-08-11 00:31:05Open verification sourceSupports: Published stock brief
  • Published stock briefPrimary sourceOfficialSamsung, SK Hynix LTAs: Stability vs. Growth Limits - 조선일보 · Published 2026-08-11 00:31:05Open verification sourceSupports: Published stock brief
  • Published stock briefPrimary sourceOfficialWhile All Eyes Were on Samsung and SK hynix Losses... One Conglomerate Soared 30% as Top 10 Groups Lost 1,700 Trillion Won in Market Cap - 아시아경제 · Published 2026-08-11 00:31:05Open verification sourceSupports: Published stock brief
  • Published stock briefPrimary sourceOfficialWill Samsung overtake in HBM market share? As SK hynix grapples with labor disputes, Samsung achieves golden yield for HBM4. - 富途牛牛 · Published 2026-08-11 00:31:05Open verification sourceSupports: Published stock brief
Market-data attributionYahoo Finance delayed market data · provider detailsMarket prices are supporting signals only and do not establish the research conclusion.

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