IPG Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of SK hynix Inc. (NASDAQ:SKHY – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm purchased 5,000 shares of the memory chip maker’s stock, valued at approximately $921,000.
A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Brooklands Fund Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of SK hynix in the third quarter valued at $46,145,000. Lancaster Investment Management bought a new stake in shares of SK hynix in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,103,000. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of SK hynix in the third quarter valued at approximately $21,554,000. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of SK hynix during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $18,543,000. Finally, Hillman Co. purchased a new stake in shares of SK hynix during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $11,530,000.
SK hynix Trading Up 2.1%
Shares of NASDAQ SKHY opened at $150.79 on Wednesday. SK hynix Inc. has a 12 month low of $124.80 and a 12 month high of $199.87. The company has a quick ratio of 2.29, a current ratio of 2.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.10 trillion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.94. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $168.49.
SK hynix (NASDAQ:SKHY – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The memory chip maker reported $3.84 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.96 by ($2.12). The company had revenue of $73.86 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $66.41 billion. On average, analysts predict that SK hynix Inc. will post 25.24 earnings per share for the current year.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
SKHY has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Citigroup raised SK hynix to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of SK hynix from $330.00 to $300.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $154.00 target price on shares of SK hynix in a report on Friday. Rosenblatt Securities raised their price target on shares of SK hynix from $320.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 28th. Finally, Weiss Ratings began coverage on SK hynix in a research report on Friday, October 2nd. They issued a “hold (c)” rating on the stock. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $247.80.
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SK hynix News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting SK hynix this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Memory stocks, including SK hynix, rebounded as investors returned to semiconductor shares and lower oil prices supported risk appetite. Article: Why are Micron, SK Hynix, and SanDisk stocks rising on Tuesday?
- Positive Sentiment: SK hynix has reported record third-quarter revenue and secured longer-term AI customer contracts. Company commentary that memory demand could exceed supply through 2030 bolsters the outlook for sales and pricing. Article: SK hynix Says Memory Demand Beats Supply Through 2030
- Positive Sentiment: An earnings analysis points to strong memory demand, citing inventory turnover at a three-year high and sharply higher receivables. It argues that increased capital spending is supported by cash generation and the company’s cash position. Article: SK hynix Q3 Earnings: Inventory Doesn’t Lie And Points To Continued Cycle
- Neutral Sentiment: A report says the U.S. Commerce Department is holding up plans involving Chinese equipment. The implications for SK hynix’s operations or equipment access are not clear from the report. Article: SK Hynix in spotlight as Commerce Dept. holds up Chinese equipment plans
- Negative Sentiment: Earlier concerns about Oracle’s plan to raise $20 billion revived fears that the cost of funding AI expansion could pressure the sector, contributing to a sharp drop in SK hynix shares in Seoul before the subsequent rebound. Article: Samsung and SK Hynix stocks plunge as a $20 billion AI shock rattles markets
SK hynix Company Profile
SK hynix Inc is a South Korean semiconductor company that develops and manufactures memory products and related semiconductor solutions. Its portfolio includes dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, solid-state drives, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in computing, artificial intelligence, data centers, smartphones, automotive systems, and other electronic devices.
The company serves customers globally through manufacturing, research, sales, and support operations in South Korea and other major technology markets.
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