SK hynix's fortress balance sheet — with ₩24.1 trillion net debt and growing cash generation from AI chip sales — enables a ₩80-90 trillion shareholder-return program through 2030 without constraining capex, company executives said Wednesday. The commitment pairs a ₩40 trillion buyback with progressive dividend increases targeting 50% payout ratios by 2030.
SK hynix generated ₩65.4 trillion of operating cash flow in the first half of 2026, the highest six-month total in company history. Operating margin of 82% on memory-chip sales reflects structural scarcity as AI demand outpaces global capacity additions.
SK hynix's market capitalisation was ₩1,165.9 trillion at Thursday's close. The company is investing ₩24.6 trillion in capex this year, roughly 25% of revenue, toward new fab lines and advanced packaging capabilities. Memory-price forecasting suggests stable to rising margins through 2027.
The shareholder-return commitment is contingent on sustained HBM demand and absence of major supply-chain disruptions or geopolitical constraints on semiconductor sales.
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| Symbol | Last Price |
|---|---|
| 000660SK hynix Inc. | ₩1,647,000 +3.2% |