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Daol Securities Sees SK Hynix 4Q Operating Profit at $7.2 Billion, Expects Share Rebound

Daol Securities forecasts SK Hynix's 4Q operating profit at $7.2B, above market estimates, citing strong earnings and increased shareholder returns. Analyst Nam Dae-jong expects revenue of $9.3B, driven by a 20% increase in DRAM shipments. The company's 3Q results also exceeded expectations, with revenue and operating profit up 32% and 38% respectively.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The forecast lifts SK Hynix's valuation metrics, suggesting a near‑term price rebound.

02

Market read

New profit guidance for a major memory chip maker could drive sector‑wide buying and affect related stocks.

03

What to watch

Currency fluctuations and supply‑chain constraints could temper earnings.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Analyst Nam Dae‑jong of Daol Securities released a fresh Q4 earnings outlook for SK Hynix, highlighting higher DRAM shipments and robust shareholder returns.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Daol Securities forecasts SK Hynix Q4 operating profit of $7.2 bn, well above market expectations, and expects a share-price rebound.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in the stronger-than-expected earnings and dividend outlook

Evidence & confidence

Guidance exceeds consensus by ~15% profit and implies a forward P/E of 2.4x, indicating the stock is undervalued and may rally.

Market effects

Sector

Memory‑chip sector may see broader support as SK Hynix signals demand recovery.

Regional

South Korean equities could benefit from the positive outlook.

Global

Potential ripple effect on global DRAM/NAND pricing expectations.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If DRAM price declines resume, the guidance may prove overly optimistic.

Key entities

  • company
    SK Hynix

    South Korean memory‑chip manufacturer.

  • research_firm
    Daol Securities

    Brokerage providing the earnings forecast.

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