SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion to Address Memory Shortage Through 2030

SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion in its Nasdaq debut on July 10, 2026, committing the proceeds to a five-year capacity expansion targeting an AI-driven DRAM and HBM shortage expected to persist through 2030. The secondary listing channels dollar liquidity directly to a chipmaker whose production is now bottlenecked by AI accelerator demand. For hyperscalers and GPU makers, the capacity commitment matters more than the record-breaking raise itself.