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Summary: SK Hynix tops Samsung in 2025 operating profit NHK

- SK Hynix achieved record operating profits in 2025, surpassing Samsung Electronics.
- The company's annual operating income more than doubled to $33 billion, driven by high-performance memory demand.
- Both SK Hynix and Samsung reported record sales fueled by the ongoing AI boom.

A: Hey Hana, did you hear anything about SK Hynix?

B: SK Hynix? No, what’s up?

A: They made *so* much money last year! It’s crazy!

B: Really? More than Samsung? Wow!

A: Yeah! Their profits doubled! Almost 33 billion dollars!

B: Seriously? That’s huge! Samsung’s doing pretty well too, right?

A: They are! But SK Hynix beat them out. Their profits were around 30.5 billion.

B: So, what's the reason? Is it a new product?

A: It's all about memory chips, especially the really powerful ones for AI stuff. Everyone wants them!

B: Ah, so the AI boom is making both companies super rich!

A: Exactly! They’ve been competing a lot lately, but SK Hynix just won this round!
Summary
SK Hynix's profits doubled to $33B, surpassing Samsung, fueled by high-performance memory demand driven by the AI boom. Both companies achieved record sales. #AI #memorychips #SKHynix #Samsung
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260129_B3/#summary

Date: Jan. 29, 2026

Notes: NHK News Summary

Created: 2026/01/29 18:40

Updated: 2026/01/30 08:16

Last Read: 2026/01/30 08:16

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