Samsung and SK Hynix Post Record 2026 Results but Shares Nearly Halve, Korean Market Rout Forces Retail Margin
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reported record-high financial results for 2026, with revenue and profit surging. However, their stock prices plunged nearly 50%, triggering a sharp decline in the broader Korean stock market. The selloff forced many retail investors into margin calls and liquidations, as the stocks' decline erased earlier gains.
In 2026, Samsung and SK Hynix released their highest-ever financial results, with significant growth in revenue and profit. However, the stock prices of both companies experienced a sharp decline, nearly halving. This trend led to a substantial drop in the overall Korean stock market, and a large number of Korean retail investors faced forced liquidations.