Citi Cuts SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics Forecasts on Korean Won Weakness

According to Digital Times, Citi downgraded its Q3 operating profit forecasts and target prices for SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics today (September 3) due to weakness in the Korean won exchange rate. Citi reduced SK Hynix's Q3 operating profit estimate from 76.7 trillion won to 74 trillion won and lowered its full-year forecast from 261.1 trillion won to 254.2 trillion won, cutting the target price from 3.1 million won to 3.0 million won. For Samsung Electronics, Citi cut its Q3 operating profit forecast by 10% to 104.1 trillion won from 115.5 trillion won, reflecting approximately 5 trillion won in forex headwinds. The full-year forecast was reduced by 7.1%, with the target price lowered from 450,000 won to 430,000 won. Despite the near-term headwinds, Citi maintained a 'buy' rating on both stocks, citing strong memory market fundamentals and limited semiconductor supply.
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