SK Hynix is on the verge of achieving a par valuation $1 trillion. Currently, the company's capitalization is approx $942 billionwhich means spectacular growth in a short time – yet The company was worth less than $100 billion 16 months ago.
The company's stock is rising at a pace that is rare even in dynamic technology markets. In itself 2026 increased by over 200%.and a year earlier – in 2025 – by as much as 274 percentmaking SK Hynix one of the biggest beneficiaries of the current technology boom.
AI drives the entire business
This dynamic development is primarily responsible for the explosion of interest in artificial intelligence. The company produces both classic DRAM memories and advanced systems HBM (High Bandwidth Memory)which are crucial for the operation of AI servers and modern language models.
These components are today the foundation of the infrastructure on which the development of artificial intelligence is based, writes Reuters.
Korea at the center of the technological revolution
If SK Hynix crosses the $1 trillion mark, South Korea will become the first country outside the U.S. with more than one company with that valuation. Samsung Electronics has recently achieved this level, which only highlights the growing role of the region in the global technology race.
A key role in the global system. The stock market grows with AI
Companies such as SK Hynix, Samsung and TSMC are today at the very center of the global supply chain for AI. Their technologies are essential for giants developing artificial intelligence, which translates directly into rising valuations.
The semiconductor boom is also driving the entire financial market. The KOSPI index in South Korea increased by over 86 percent in 2026after the previous increase of o 75 percent in 2025making it one of the strongest markets in the world.
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The fight for chips. Investors don't want to miss anything
Experts quoted by Reuters point out that the increases are driven not only by real demand, but also by the FOMO effect (fear of missing out) – that is, investors' fear of missing an opportunity. In practice, this means an increasingly fierce fight for access to AI chips, which further increases prices and manufacturers' valuations.
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Bubble or new era of technology?
Despite the impressive results, there are questions about the durability of this trend. The history of the semiconductor market shows that periods of dynamic growth are often followed by equally sharp corrections, writes Reuters.
