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United States Steel (X)
NYSE:X
X Analyst Ratings
Hold
0 Buy
5 Hold
1 Sell
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X Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$49.25
▼(-8.61%Downside)
| Highest Price Target$55.00 | Average Price Target$49.25 | Lowest Price Target$38.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
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$54
Hold
0.20%
Upside
Reiterated
06/07/25
U.S. Steel's overall stock score is primarily impacted by its robust balance sheet, which is offset by operational inefficiencies and cash flow challenges. Technical indicators suggest caution due to potential overbought conditions, while the high P/E ratio raises valuation concerns. Additionally, legal uncertainties surrounding the blocked merger add further risks.
J.P. Morgan
$55
Hold
2.06%
Upside
Reiterated
06/09/25
GLJ Research
$53.23
Sell
-1.22%
Downside
Downgraded
05/29/25
Jefferies
$50→$55
Hold
2.06%
Upside
Downgraded
05/26/25
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/06/25
Morgan Stanley
$35→$38
Hold
-29.49%
Downside
Reiterated
05/05/25
BMO Capital
$45
Hold
-16.50%
Downside
Reiterated
05/02/25
1Q'25 Above Guide; Earnings & FCF to Improve in 2Q'25
Wolfe Research
$42
Buy
-22.06%
Downside
Reiterated
02/09/25
United States Steel Corp: Buy Rating Driven by Potential Nippon Partnership and Strategic OpportunitiesWe think this alternative was proposed by X and Nippon mgmt teams, and follows many instances of Japanese materials cos taking stakes in foreign companies. A few U.S. examples include: 1) Mexican galvanizing lines; 2) Nucor and Yamato's AR beam mill, dating from 1987; and 3) at Calvert. More questions than answers: While Trump's late Friday news conference makes it clear the $55/shr takeout is dead, we still have more questions than answers. For X shareholders the move looks better than the alternative of no deal, and Friday's nearly 6% drop just erased any hope Trump could broker a Nippon takeover. Yet X can benefit from Nippon's cash infusion and technological aid.
Bank of America Securities
$40
Hold
-25.77%
Downside
Reiterated
01/31/25
Exane BNP Paribas
$40
Buy
-25.77%
Downside
Upgraded
09/06/24
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TipRanks
$54
Hold
0.20%
Upside
Reiterated
06/07/25
U.S. Steel's overall stock score is primarily impacted by its robust balance sheet, which is offset by operational inefficiencies and cash flow challenges. Technical indicators suggest caution due to potential overbought conditions, while the high P/E ratio raises valuation concerns. Additionally, legal uncertainties surrounding the blocked merger add further risks.
J.P. Morgan
$55
Hold
2.06%
Upside
Reiterated
06/09/25
GLJ Research
$53.23
Sell
-1.22%
Downside
Downgraded
05/29/25
Jefferies
$50→$55
Hold
2.06%
Upside
Downgraded
05/26/25
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/06/25
Morgan Stanley
$35→$38
Hold
-29.49%
Downside
Reiterated
05/05/25
BMO Capital
$45
Hold
-16.50%
Downside
Reiterated
05/02/25
1Q'25 Above Guide; Earnings & FCF to Improve in 2Q'25
Wolfe Research
$42
Buy
-22.06%
Downside
Reiterated
02/09/25
United States Steel Corp: Buy Rating Driven by Potential Nippon Partnership and Strategic OpportunitiesWe think this alternative was proposed by X and Nippon mgmt teams, and follows many instances of Japanese materials cos taking stakes in foreign companies. A few U.S. examples include: 1) Mexican galvanizing lines; 2) Nucor and Yamato's AR beam mill, dating from 1987; and 3) at Calvert. More questions than answers: While Trump's late Friday news conference makes it clear the $55/shr takeout is dead, we still have more questions than answers. For X shareholders the move looks better than the alternative of no deal, and Friday's nearly 6% drop just erased any hope Trump could broker a Nippon takeover. Yet X can benefit from Nippon's cash infusion and technological aid.
Bank of America Securities
$40
Hold
-25.77%
Downside
Reiterated
01/31/25
Exane BNP Paribas
$40
Buy
-25.77%
Downside
Upgraded
09/06/24
Best Analysts Covering United States Steel
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
14/20 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+5.62%
downgraded a xxx
rating 14 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 70.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +5.62% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
11/20 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-2.07%
downgraded a xxx
rating 14 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 55.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -2.07% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
10/20 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-33.41%
downgraded a sell rating 14 days ago
Copying Gordon Johnson's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 50.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -33.41% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
11/20 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-31.44%
downgraded a xxx
rating 14 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 55.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -31.44% per trade.
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X Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Strong Buy
1
0
0
0
0
Buy
8
7
4
4
2
Hold
5
8
8
11
9
Sell
0
0
0
1
1
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
14
15
12
16
12
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
X Financial Forecast
X Stock Forecast FAQ
What is X’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, United States Steel’s 12-month average price target is 49.25.
What is X’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Currently there's no upside potential for X, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
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Is X a Buy, Sell or Hold?
United States Steel has a consensus rating of Hold which is based on 0 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
What is United States Steel’s price target?
The average price target for United States Steel is 49.25. This is based on 6 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $55.00 ,the lowest forecast is $38.00. The average price target represents -8.61% Decrease from the current price of $53.89.
The highest analyst price target is $55.00 ,the lowest forecast is $38.00. The average price target represents -8.61% Decrease from the current price of $53.89.
What do analysts say about United States Steel?
United States Steel’s analyst rating consensus is a Hold. This is based on the ratings of 6 Wall Streets Analysts.
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