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SK Hynix swings to profit in Q4 on memory chip rebound

Jan 25, 2024 - asia.nikkei.com
SK Hynix, the world's second-largest memory chip manufacturer, has reported an operating profit of 346 billion won ($260 million) for the fourth quarter of 2023, marking a significant recovery from a 1.9 trillion won operating loss during the same period in the previous year. This turnaround is attributed to the rebound of the memory chip industry and a surge in demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence.

The company's revenue also saw a substantial increase, rising by 47.4% to 11.3 trillion won during the same period. The semiconductor maker is expected to perform even better this year as the demand for AI continues to soar.

Key takeaways:

  • SK Hynix, the world's second-largest memory chip maker, swung to operating profit in the fourth quarter as the memory chip industry rebounded from a long slump.
  • The company's operating profit totaled 346 billion won ($260 million) for the three months through December 2023, recovering from a 1.9 trillion won operating loss during the same period a year earlier.
  • SK Hynix's revenue rose 47.4% to 11.3 trillion won during the same period.
  • The company's performance is expected to improve further this year due to soaring demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence.
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