SK Hynix Stock Falls Amid Nvidia Pricing Rumors; 70% of Retail Investors Report Losses

According to News1, as of August 9, 2026, SK Hynix shares continued declining despite the company's announcement of a 50% free cash flow shareholder return policy. Market rumors alleged the chipmaker supplied HBM3E memory to Nvidia at below-market pricing and would offer unfavorable HBM4 pricing next year; SK Hynix and the securities firm reportedly involved both denied the allegations as baseless.

Approximately 70% of retail investors holding SK Hynix are recording losses, with an average purchase price of 1.82 million Korean won, according to NH Investment Securities trading data. Analysts cited third-quarter earnings and additional shareholder return announcements as key variables to restore investor confidence.