Posco (PKX)
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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%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$44.99 - $92.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume31.03K
Average Volume (3M)350.46K
Market Cap
$18.37B
Enterprise Value$56.63T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$8.06T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$31.21T
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.6
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
0.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.22%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3322.54
Shares Outstanding316,966,100
10 Day Avg. Volume489,048
30 Day Avg. Volume350,456
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.67
Price to Book (P/B)1.78
Price to Sales (P/S)1.44
P/FCF Ratio-59.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.08K
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.82
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.66
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.33
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)4.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$48.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Group StrategyPOSCO’s formal shift to a holding-group model with 198 consolidated subsidiaries and active portfolio management creates durable diversification. That structure lets management reallocate capital toward growth platforms (battery materials, hydrogen, tech funds) and reduce dependence on cyclic steel earnings over multi-year horizons.
Earnings-linked Shareholder Return PolicyA formal 2026–2028 policy tying 35–40% of adjusted net income to dividends, buybacks and cancellations strengthens return predictability and embeds capital-allocation discipline. Over several years this improves investor visibility and forces tradeoffs between growth investments and cash returns aligned with operating performance.
Strategic JV Expanding Addressable MarketThe JSW 50:50 JV to build a 6Mtpa integrated mill in India is a multi-year structural move to localize supply, capture fast-growing Indian demand and sell higher-value automotive grades. If executed, it materially expands POSCO’s long-run addressable market and reduces reliance on export cycles for growth.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow weakens internal funding for capex, acquisitions and shareholder returns, raising reliance on external financing. Over a multi-year horizon this limits strategic optionality, increases vulnerability to interest-rate swings and magnifies execution risk for large projects.
Compressed Profitability & Low ROEVery thin margins and a low return on equity signal weak conversion of revenue into sustainable profits. Structurally low profitability constrains reinvestment, makes dividend and buyback targets harder to meet without better margins, and leaves returns sensitive to raw material and pricing cycles.
Large Multi-year Capital CommitmentsSignificant staged investments and potential US$2.55bn debt for the India project increase funding requirements over several years. Coupled with negative FCF, these commitments could pressure liquidity, raise leverage if financed externally, and create execution and financing risk that persist through project completion.
POSCO News
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 $18.37B.
When is Posco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Posco’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 32 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.
Does Posco pay dividends?
Posco pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.421 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
POSCO Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PKX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 189.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.00%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
PKX Company Deck
PKX Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.25% Mutual Funds
0.21% Other Institutional Investors
98.85% Public Companies and
Individual Investors