
Samsung's Memory Boom: Soaring RAM Prices Fuel Record Profits
Samsung and SK Hynix are experiencing record profits due to high RAM prices and strong demand, particularly driven by AI infrastructure investments. Samsung forecasts approximately $13.8 billion in operating profit for Q4 2025, a significant increase from 2024, while SK Hynix reported a record $7.8 billion operating profit in Q3 2025 with a 47% operating margin. These gains reflect a market shift from memory oversupply in 2023 to current shortages impacting prices and benefiting memory manufacturers.
























