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Posco (PKX)
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POSCO (PKX) Price & Analysis

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PKX Stock Chart & Stats

$63.41
-$0.23(-0.51%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$63.41
-$0.23(-0.51%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strategic Portfolio TransformationPOSCO’s announced Triple-Core shift (Industrial, Strategic, Energy Resources) and large capacity targets reframe it from a pure-cycle steel maker to a diversified industrial group. This reduces single-market exposure, creates new higher-growth revenue streams (lithium, rare earths, specialty gases), and supports multi-year investment planning and repositioning of margins and market positioning.
Capacity Expansion Via India JVThe 50:50 JV with JSW to build a 6 Mtpa integrated mill secures localized production in a high-growth market. Partnering JSW reduces execution and market entry risk, improves access to India’s automotive and infrastructure demand, and should deliver long-term scale and proximity advantages versus exports from Korea.
Earnings-Linked Shareholder Return PolicyA formal 35–40% earnings-linked payout framework increases capital allocation transparency and discipline. By tying returns to adjusted earnings, management commits to sustainable distributions when profitable, which can anchor investor expectations, constrain excessive reinvestment, and incentivize management to improve operating returns over the medium term.
Bears Say
Thin Margins And Compressed ProfitabilityPersistently low gross and operating margins limit the company’s ability to self-fund growth and absorb raw material price swings. In a capital-intensive, cyclical industry, thin margins reduce resilience in downturns, constrain reinvestment capacity, and make long-term profit recovery dependent on structural cost or mix improvements rather than short-term price moves.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative and recurring free cash flow increases reliance on external funding or asset monetization to support capex and strategic investments. That pressure heightens execution risk on multi-year projects (e.g., India JV), limits flexibility for buybacks/dividends during weaker cycles, and raises the importance of improving cash conversion for durable financial health.
Low Return On Equity And Earnings VolatilityA very low ROE implies the company is not efficiently converting equity into profits, reflecting cyclicality and recent earnings deterioration. Persistent low returns make it harder to justify large investment programs and to sustainably lift shareholder value, increasing dependence on structural transformation to restore capital efficiency.

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PKX FAQ

What was Posco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Posco lowest stock price was $44.99 and its highest was $92.40 in the past 12 months.
    What is Posco’s market cap?
    Posco’s market cap is $15.26B.
      When is Posco’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Posco’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 12 days.
        How were Posco’s earnings last quarter?
        Posco released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $0.994 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.799 by $0.195.
          Is Posco overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Posco’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Posco pay dividends?
            Posco pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.329 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.22%. See more information on Posco dividends here
              What is Posco’s EPS estimate?
              Posco’s EPS estimate is 0.9.
                How many shares outstanding does Posco have?
                Posco has 316,966,100 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Posco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Posco reported an EPS of $0.994 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.799. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.913%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Posco?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PKX
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Company Description

                      Posco

                      POSCO Holdings Inc., a South Korean-based enterprise, operates globally in the production and sale of steel rolled products and plates through its extensive network of subsidiaries. The company’s multifaceted business is structured across four primary segments: Steel, Construction, Trading, and an expansive "Others" category. Its steel portfolio features hot and cold rolled steel, steel plates, wire rods, galvanized sheets, electrical steel, stainless steel, and titanium. Beyond its foundational steel operations, POSCO Holdings diversifies into various sectors. Its Construction segment specializes in the design, fabrication, and erection of steel mills and their infrastructure, along with commercial and residential facilities. The Trading division manages the import and export of raw materials, facilitates inter-company supply and procurement, and deals in a wide array of steel products. The comprehensive "Others" segment covers a significant breadth of industries. This includes infrastructure and industrial services such as power generation, network and system integration, logistics, cargo handling, and facility maintenance. It engages in resource management and industrial material supply, encompassing resource and mine development, sales of iron ore and coal, fuel cell technologies, refractory materials, and quicklime manufacturing. Real estate operations span development, rental, sales, and management, complemented by architectural design and housing agency services. Furthermore, POSCO Holdings is active in engineering, research and consulting, investment in venture, energy, and technology sectors, e-commerce, and intellectual property services. Its diverse undertakings also extend to IT services, electric control engineering, forest resources development, wastewater treatment, agricultural processing (rice and grain sales), education, and various social enterprise initiatives. Founded in 1968, POSCO Holdings Inc. maintains its headquarters in Pohang, South Korea.

                      POSCO (PKX) Earnings & Revenues

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                      PKX Earnings Call

                      Q1 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                      The call presents a mixed picture: financial results in 2025 were challenged (revenue down 5% YoY, OP down 16%) and were weighed down by sizable one‑time charges (POSCO E&C accident, PZSS divestment) and Q4 operational setbacks. Offsetting factors include improved POSCO mill margins (~5%), disciplined CapEx execution, significant portfolio restructuring cash generation (KRW 1.1 trillion in 2025), and multiple 2026 inflection points — notably Argentina lithium commercial ramp, Australian JV equity gains potential, overseas steel JV actions, and decarbonization projects. However, key near‑term risks remain (lithium margin pressure from rising spodumene, safety incidents, trade/tariff risks, and currency/cost pressure). Overall, the positives (clear strategic actions and potential commodity/upstream gains) balance the notable near‑term operational and one‑time negatives, leaving the tone cautiously neutral.View all PKX earnings summaries
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