SK Hynix has overtaken Samsung Electronics as the global DRAM market leader, capturing 36% market share in Q1 2025 compared to Samsung's 34%, according to Counterpoint Research. The milestone ends Samsung's 30-year dominance in DRAM manufacturing, driven by SK Hynix's strong position in high-bandwidth memory chips for AI applications, where it holds 70% market share. Analysts project SK Hynix to report a 38% quarterly sales increase and 129% surge in operating profit for Q1, highlighting the company's strategic advantage in the AI chip sector.