SK hynix HBM4 equipment installations reportedly deferred to 2027

Some back-end manufacturing equipment for SK hynix's sixth-generation HBM4 memory may be deferred from the second half of 2026 into 2027. Rising conventional DRAM prices are cited as a factor, raising questions about the chipmaker's expansion plans.

• Some HBM4 back-end equipment deferred from 2H2026 to 2027
• Rising conventional DRAM prices cited as a factor
• SK hynix expansion timeline now in question