SK Hynix delivers record quarterly profit as AI demand smashes expectations

SK Hynix delivered unprecedented financial results on January 28, 2026, announcing record-breaking quarterly and annual performance. The South Korean memory chip maker reported fourth-quarter operating profit of 19.17 trillion won, surging 137% year-over-year and beating analyst estimates of 17.73 trillion won. Revenue jumped 66% to 32.83 trillion won as AI-driven memory shortages pushed prices higher across all product categories.