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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)419.39K
Market Cap
$15.85B
Enterprise Value$37.34K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$14.90T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$30.28T
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.8
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
Oct 26, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3372.87
Shares Outstanding316,966,100
10 Day Avg. Volume332,290
30 Day Avg. Volume419,392
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.76
Price to Book (P/B)1.78
Price to Sales (P/S)1.44
P/FCF Ratio-59.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)4.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$48.31B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Portfolio Diversification & Growth StrategyPOSCO's Triple-Core pivot toward industrial, strategic and energy resources, with lithium and overseas crude-steel capacity targets, structurally broadens its revenue mix. This reduces reliance on cyclical domestic steel, opens higher-growth raw-material and energy markets, and supports multi-year margin improvement if executed.
Manageable Leverage For A Cyclical ProducerA TTM debt-to-equity near 0.56 indicates moderate leverage for a capital-intensive steel group. Manageable indebtedness preserves financing flexibility for capex and strategic investments, lowers near-term refinancing pressure, and provides balance-sheet capacity to absorb cyclical downturns while pursuing transformation plans.
Formalized Shareholder Return PolicyShifting to an earnings-linked 35–40% payout framework institutionalizes capital-allocation discipline. Predictable returns align management incentives with cash generation, improve investor visibility, and constrain excess reinvestment—helping balance growth capex with shareholder distributions over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Cash Generation (negative FCF)Persistent negative free cash flow reduces internal funding for capex, dividends and strategic M&A. Over multiple years this raises reliance on external financing or asset monetization, increases execution risk for the company's stated multi-year investment program, and could force trade-offs between growth and shareholder returns.
Compressed Margins And Low ReturnsSubdued margins and very low ROE materially limit earnings power and retained profits. Low profitability makes POSCO highly sensitive to commodity input swings and pricing pressure, constraining its ability to self-fund transformation initiatives and leaving long-term targets contingent on restoring sustainable margin levels.
Cyclical Demand Exposure & Segment LossesOngoing weakness in global steel demand and operating losses in battery materials create durable earnings volatility. Scaling new businesses to offset steel cyclicality requires sustained capex and time; meanwhile continued losses can dilute margins and consume cash, undermining the intended diversification benefits.
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 $15.85B.
When is Posco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Posco’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 26, 2026 which is in 92 days.
How were Posco’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Posco overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Posco’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Posco pay dividends?
Posco pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.329 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.1%. See more information on Posco dividends here
What is Posco’s EPS estimate?
Posco’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
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?
Currently, no data Available
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
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PKX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 189.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 8.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.10%
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
0.02% Other Institutional Investors
99.03% Public Companies and
Individual Investors