On August 24, SK hynix rose 3.4% overnight, trading at $168.78/share, with turnover of $2.5058 million.
The stock continues to gain momentum from multiple catalysts. SK hynix is reportedly moving forward with construction of a memory chip fab in Japan's Miyagi prefecture, with investment potentially reaching tens of trillions of Korean won. If realized, it would mark the first major semiconductor production investment by a Korean chipmaker in Japan. The company stated it is evaluating locations with required infrastructure but has not made a final decision, pledging to disclose further details within one month.
Additionally, the company's previously announced 40 trillion KRW ($28.9 billion) share buyback and cancellation program continues to support investor confidence. Goldman Sachs projects shareholder returns could reach 8% by 2027, while JPMorgan estimates SK hynix may return at least $130 billion to shareholders by 2027. The company also reached a tentative wage agreement with its union, including a 6.3% pay increase, with union members voting on August 24-25.
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