SK hynix posts record Q2 as AI memory demand drives HBM growth News | July 30, 2026 By Asma AdhimiSK hynix has reported its strongest quarterly financial performance to date, with record revenue and profits driven by surging demand for high-performance memory used in AI infrastructure. AI demand fuels record financial performanceSK hynix reported second-quarter revenue of 79.3 trillion won, up 51% from the previous quarter and 257% year over year. Operating profit reached 60.5 trillion won, an increase of 61% sequentially and 557% compared with the same period last year, while net profit climbed to 93.9 trillion won. Looking ahead, SK hynix expects memory demand to remain strong as AI services become more widespread and increasingly autonomous. HBM4, advanced packaging and capacity expansionBeyond the financial results, SK hynix highlighted continued progress in next-generation memory technology.