SK Hynix announced a share buyback on August 19, 2026, via regulatory filing, with plans to allocate at least 50 percent of free cash flow from 2025 to 2027 toward shareholder returns including repurchases, cancellations, and dividends. Sources disagree on the exact scale of the initial buyback, with reports citing either 40 trillion won or 24.07 million shares valued at 40.43 trillion won. The company stated the action aims to enhance shareholder value due to shares trading below intrinsic value.