SK Hynix IncSK Hynix is deliberately slowing its HBM4 ramp to redirect capacity into conventional DRAM, which rattled the AI-chip complex.
Shares of Sensata Technologies, Skyworks Solutions, and Impinj fell in afternoon trading after a report that South Korea's SK Hynix is slowing its high-bandwidth memory expansion rattled the AI-chip complex. Sensata Technologies dropped 5.2%, Skyworks Solutions fell 5.2%, and Impinj declined 4.7%. The sell-off was triggered by news that SK Hynix is deliberately slowing its HBM4 ramp to redirect capacity into conventional DRAM, where shortages have pushed operating margins more than 15 points above HBM's, according to Korean analysts. The broader memory sector took the brunt of the selling, with Micron falling 11%, while logic-heavy Nvidia fell only about 3.6%. Wedbush framed the drop as a buying opportunity, citing intact enterprise demand.
SK Hynix IncSK Hynix is deliberately slowing its HBM4 ramp to redirect capacity into conventional DRAM, which rattled the AI-chip complex.
Micron Technology IncSK Hynix slowing HBM expansion signals oversupply risk for memory, directly pressuring Micron's HBM revenue outlook.
Skyworks Solutions IncSkyworks fell in sympathy with the AI-chip sell-off, but the article provides no company-specific driver.
Intel Corporation
NVIDIA CorporationAs a major AI-chip buyer, Nvidia is affected by the memory supply shift, but less directly than memory makers.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Impinj IncImpinj fell in sympathy with the AI-chip sell-off, but the article provides no company-specific driver.
Sensata Technologies Holding NVSensata fell in sympathy with the AI-chip sell-off, but the article provides no company-specific driver.