Market Chatter: SK Hynix Weighs $12 Billion Special Dividend Tied to Kioxia Gains2sd

04:21 AM EDT, 10/26/2026 (MT Newswires) -- SK Hynix (SKHY) is reportedly considering a special dividend of about 16 trillion won ($12 billion) tied to gains from its investment in Japan's Kioxia, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing a report by South Korea's DongA Ilbo newspaper. According to the report, the company plans to distribute most of the 20 trillion won gain from its Kioxia stake in H1 2026, with a potential payout announcement alongside Wednesday's Q3 results, the report said. The dividend could be paid in installments, according to the report. The potential payout may provide short-term support amid concerns over AI demand and data-center spending, though it may not drive sustained share-price gains, Bloomberg reported, citing Kim Namho, a fund manager at Timefolio Asset Management. SK Hynix did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' requests for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)