Samsung and SK Hynix eye US memory-supply partnership with Nvidia, valued at $950B
Jul 25, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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A formalized US partnership with Nvidia and others could unlock multi-year memory-supply orders, improving visibility, margins, and capex visibility for Samsung and SK Hynix; however, lack of terms and timing introduces execution risk, keeping upside contingent on deal closure.
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Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are pursuing memory-chip supply partnerships with US tech firms, including Nvidia, with a combined value around $950 billion. The talks signal a strategic shift to secure AI-ready memory for data centers, potentially strengthening pricing power and extending capex cycles for the Korean memory sector. The key catalyst is the potential formalization of agreements with government backing.
Samsung and SK Hynix eye memory-chip supply deals with US giants.
Nvidia named among potential partners; total value estimated at $950B.
South Korea's presidential adviser confirmed talks, details undisclosed.
Deals could strengthen AI-memory supply for data centers.
Partnerships may impact Samsung/SK Hynix capex and margins.
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