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SK Hynix at 1,189: Is the AI Memory Rally Ready for Another Leg Higher?

SK Hynix is trading around 1,189, and the bigger picture remains interesting because this is no longer just a semiconductor trade — it is becoming a direct AI infrastructure trade.

The company’s latest fundamentals remain extremely strong. SK hynix reported record Q2 2026 revenue of 79.32 trillion won and operating profit of 60.54 trillion won, supported by strong HBM, DRAM and NAND demand.

The company also highlighted HBM4 progress and long-term agreements with around 10 customers.

The macro story is also supportive. South Korea’s August exports surged 68.7% year over year, with semiconductor exports reaching a record 46.65 billion dollars as AI-related memory demand remained extremely strong.

SK hynix has also announced a 4 billion dollar Indiana investment aimed at advanced HBM4E packaging, with management expecting strong memory demand to continue through 2030.

From a market perspective, 1,189 is an important decision zone. If buyers continue defending the 1,170–1,180 region, the first objective is a move toward 1,220.

A clean breakout above 1,220 could open the door toward 1,250 and then 1,280. If momentum becomes very strong and the broader AI semiconductor sector remains bullish, 1,300–1,330 becomes a possible extended target zone.

My key resistance levels are 1,220, 1,250 and 1,280. Above 1,280, the psychological 1,300 level becomes the next major area to watch.

A sustained breakout above 1,300 would significantly improve the medium-term technical structure and could attract additional momentum traders.

On the downside, my main support levels are 1,170, 1,145 and 1,110. The 1,170 area is the first line of defense. If price loses 1,170 decisively, I would become more cautious and expect a possible test of 1,145. A break below 1,110 would weaken the bullish setup considerably and could signal that the stock needs a deeper correction before another attempt higher.

Trading strategy:
The aggressive strategy is to accumulate only while price holds above 1,170, keeping the position size controlled because 1,189 is already close to the first resistance zone. The safer strategy is to wait for a confirmed breakout above 1,220 and then look for a successful retest before entering. Chasing a large green candle is not my preferred strategy.

SL1: 1,155 — tight-risk setup for traders entering near current levels.

SL2: 1,125 — wider swing-trade protection below the deeper support zone.

SL3: 1,095 — invalidation level for the broader bullish setup.

TP1: 1,220 — first resistance and partial-profit zone.

TP2: 1,250 — second upside objective.

TP3: 1,280–1,300 — major bullish target zone.

My preferred plan is simple: do not chase. If SK Hynix holds 1,170 and reclaims 1,220 with strong volume, the bullish continuation scenario becomes much stronger. In that case, I would watch 1,250 first, followed by 1,280 and potentially 1,300+. If 1,220 repeatedly rejects price, patience is better than forcing a trade.

Market sentiment is currently bullish but not risk-free. The AI semiconductor narrative remains powerful because SK hynix sits directly inside the HBM supply chain. SK hynix itself has described 2026 as a memory supercycle environment, with HBM3E remaining central and HBM4 becoming increasingly important.

Nvidia’s latest outlook has also strengthened the broader AI spending narrative and lifted SK Hynix alongside other AI-linked semiconductor stocks.

However, strong fundamentals do not mean price can rise vertically forever. The stock has already demonstrated how violently it can move; in July it suffered a record 15.4% single-session decline after concerns about earnings expectations. That is why position sizing and stop-loss discipline are extremely important.

My overall view at 1,189: cautiously bullish.

Bullish above 1,220. Strong bullish confirmation above 1,250. Major upside zone: 1,280–1,300.

Neutral if trapped between 1,170 and 1,220.

Bearish warning below 1,145. Trend invalidation around 1,095–1,110.

The bigger opportunity is not simply predicting one candle. The real trade is whether SK Hynix can continue converting the AI memory supercycle into earnings growth. If HBM demand, pricing power and AI infrastructure spending remain strong, the stock has a fundamental reason to challenge higher levels.

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