SK Hynix Could Consider Stock Split as Share Price Reaches 1.845M KRW, Up 172.5% YTD

According to Chosun Biz, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said on July 13 that SK Hynix could consider a stock split if there are more shareholder requests. The company's share price reached 1,845,000 KRW on the same day, making it the second-most expensive stock on the Korea Exchange, with gains of 172.5% since the start of 2026.

A stock split reduces per-share price while increasing the total number of shares, improving accessibility for retail investors and potentially boosting trading liquidity. However, analysts caution that the move does not change the company's intrinsic value. As one securities analyst noted, "a stock split is an event that raises investment accessibility and liquidity, not enterprise value," with SK Hynix's long-term performance ultimately dependent on fundamentals including AI investment expansion and HBM market growth.