Recent Updates — HXSCL
The board of directors approved the acquisition of up to 14.92 million common shares at an estimated aggregate cost of Won 20 trillion ($15 billion). The open-market purchase program runs from October 29, 2026, through January 28, 2027. Approximately half the funds target shareholder value improvement, while the remainder supports equity-based compensation for executives and employees. SK hynix Inc. is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor memory products.
The board of directors resolved to pay a quarterly cash dividend of 20,000 Korean Won per common stock share for the third quarter of 2026. The record date is set for November 30, 2026, with payment expected within one month thereafter. The total estimated dividend payment amounts to approximately 14.1 trillion Won based on current outstanding shares. SK hynix Inc. operates in the semiconductor industry, specializing in the design and manufacture of memory chips.
SK hynix announced an expected total shareholder return of approximately Won 100 trillion for fiscal year 2026. The plan includes cash dividends of at least Won 30 trillion and the acquisition and cancellation of treasury shares worth at least Won 60 trillion. This figure includes a previously resolved Won 40 trillion share buyback from August 2026 but excludes shares acquired for employee compensation. Additionally, the company declared a third-quarter dividend of Won 20,000 per share, comprising Won 10,000 in earnings and a Won 10,000 special dividend derived from gains on its indirect investment in Kioxia Holdings Corporation. The firm also resolved to acquire an additional Won 20 trillion in treasury shares on October 28, 2026, with half allocated for shareholder returns and the other half for executive compensation. SK hynix Inc. is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor memory products.
SK hynix Inc. released preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Revenue reached KRW 104.6 trillion, a 31.9% increase from Q2 2026 and up significantly year-over-year. Operating profit surged to KRW 83.3 billion, reflecting a 37.6% rise from the previous quarter and a massive 632.1% jump compared to Q3 2025. Profit attributable to controlling interests was KRW 39.5 trillion for the quarter. The company will host an earnings conference call on October 28, 2026. SK hynix is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor memory products.
SK hynix Inc. amended its previous disclosure regarding the cancellation of treasury shares, finalizing the number of common shares to be retired at 23,693,272. The estimated aggregate acquisition value for these shares is KRW 40,004,339,063,500. The company plans to acquire the shares between August 20 and October 23, 2026, with a scheduled cancellation date of November 5, 2026. The reduction in issued shares will be effected within distributable profits, decreasing total outstanding shares without altering the company's capital structure. SK hynix Inc. is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor memory products.
SK hynix acquired 23,693,272 common shares through open-market purchases between August 20 and October 21, 2026. The aggregate acquisition price was approximately Won 40.0 billion (about $28 million USD), with a weighted average purchase price of roughly Won 1,688 per share. Following this period, the company holds 25,319,041 treasury shares, representing 3.47% of total outstanding shares as of October 26, 2026. SK hynix is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor memory products.