SK hynix Inc. (SKHY) Stock Price & Analysis
SK hynix Inc. (SKHY) closed at USD 131.69 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 8.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 143.25; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 130.8–139.3 on volume of 24,090,576 shares. Market capitalization is $959.84B, with a 52-week range of USD 124.8–199.87 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC.
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Key facts (SKHY)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.73 on a 1–5 scale) (15 analysts), mean target USD 247 (range 152–320).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -21.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -21.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-27, EPS estimate USD 6.25, revenue estimate $99.68T.
Analysts (SKHY)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.73 on a 1–5 scale), 15 analysts; mean target USD 247 (low 152, high 320).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | JP Morgan | Initiated | Overweight | $245 |
| 2026-08-24 | Needham | Target raised | Buy | $200 → $220 |
| 2026-08-04 | Wolfe Research | Initiated | Outperform | $200 |
| 2026-08-04 | RBC Capital | Initiated | Outperform | $200 |
| 2026-08-04 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Initiated | Overweight | $300 |
| 2026-08-04 | Rosenblatt | Initiated | Buy | $320 |
| 2026-08-04 | Needham | Initiated | Buy | $200 |
| 2026-08-04 | William Blair | Initiated | Outperform | |
| 2026-08-04 | Stifel | Initiated | Buy | $240 |
| 2026-07-30 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $330 → $300 |
| 2026-07-30 | UBS | Initiated | Buy | $204 |
| 2026-07-14 | Barclays | Initiated | Overweight | $330 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SKHY)
| 1Y (from 2026-07-10) | 5Y (from 2026-07-06) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -21.6% | -21.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | — | — |
| Volatility (annualized) | 98.0% | 66.9% |
| Max drawdown | -34.6% (Jul 2026→Jul 2026) | -32.5% (Sep 2026→Oct 2026) |
SKHY analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $6.25 | $0.00 | — | $99.68T | 3 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $7.29 | $0.00 | — | $113.34T | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $26.68 | $24.65 | +8.2% | $343.92T | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $34.48 | $40.47 | -14.8% | $530.57T | 5 |
SKHY options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±10.4% (±$13.78) by Oct 30, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 27, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 87.0% | ±10.4% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 79.3% | ±12.8% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 74.1% | ±14.5% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 71.2% | ±16.0% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 35 | 68.9% | ±17.2% |
| Dec 4, 2026 | 42 | 66.9% | ±18.3% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 66.0% | ±20.7% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 62.0% | ±23.7% |
30-day implied volatility 70.5% vs 60.8% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 1. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC)
| Price | USD 131.69 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 8.07% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 143.25 |
| Open | USD 137.1 |
| Day Range | USD 130.8 – 139.3 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 124.8 – 199.87 |
| Volume | 24,090,576 shares |
| Market Cap | $959.84B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (SKHY)
Nexqual's technical model rates SKHY "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 74 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 30.2 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 170.44) |
| MACD | -11.1 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SKHY)
Wall Street analysts rate SKHY "Buy" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 247 (range USD 152–320), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 247 |
| High Target | USD 320 |
| Low Target | USD 152 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 14 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (SKHY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 6.25 |
| Revenue Estimate | $99.68T |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 90.62 vs est 4.87 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SKHY)
| Total Revenue | $189.17T |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +256.80% |
| Gross Margin | +76.27% |
| Operating Margin | +76.33% |
| Profit Margin | +85.62% |
| ROE | +92.68% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.08 |
| Current Ratio | 2.59 |
| Total Cash | $87.98T |
| Total Debt | $21.11T |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SKHY)
Nexqual rates SK hynix Inc.'s overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +47% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 76%, operating 76% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — KRW 87.98T cash vs KRW 21.11T debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow KRW 126.93T (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 93%, ROA 33.7% |
Ownership (SKHY)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +0.93% |
| Shares Outstanding | 7.29B |
| Float | 5.67B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC.
Leadership (SKHY)
SK hynix Inc. is led by Noh-Jung Kwak, President, CEO & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC.
| President, CEO & Executive Director | Noh-Jung Kwak |
|---|---|
| President, Head of Research & Development and Executive Director | Seon Yong Cha |
| President & Head of Development | Ahn Hyun |
| President & Head of Corporate Center | Hyunjong Song |
| President & Head of AI Infra | Ju-Seon Kim |
Major Backers & Investors (SKHY)
Notable institutional backers of SK hynix Inc. include VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Semiconductor ETF, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.24% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:44 UTC.
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