The directional guidance SK Hynix provides for its 2027 capital expenditure during its Q3 2026 earnings call

SK Hynix is a critical supplier of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) for AI infrastructure, and its capital expenditure plans directly impact equipment suppliers like ASML. Following a period of intense market volatility in July and August 2026, driven partly by concerns over the sustainability of AI capital expenditures, investors are closely watching SK Hynix's Q3 2026 earnings call for confirmation of ongoing demand and future expansion plans. The company's commentary on its 2027 capex will signal whether the memory upcycle is driving sustained capacity additions. Clarifications: This question resolves based on statements made by SK Hynix executives during the official Q3 2026 earnings presentation and conference call (expected in October 2026). It resolves as 'higher' if executives explicitly state that 2027 capital expenditure will increase year-over-year compared to 2026. It resolves as 'flat or lower' if they state it will be flat, decrease, or be 'conservative' relative to 2026. It resolves as 'Not provide' if no clear directional comparison for 2027 vs 2026 capex is made.