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$42.35 - $92.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume31.03K
Average Volume (3M)232.77K
Market Cap
$21.77B
Enterprise Value$58.45T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$8.06T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$31.21T
Price to Earnings (P/E)25672.4
Beta1.07
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. Volume276,807
30 Day Avg. Volume232,766
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 Cap2.68K
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.13
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.43
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)4.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$48.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Manageable LeveragePOSCO's balance sheet shows modest leverage for a cyclical steel group, giving the company financing flexibility to fund overseas JVs, lithium ramps and capex. Substantial equity buffers reduce insolvency risk in downturns and support strategic investment without immediate distress financing.
Argentina Lithium RampBrine-based Argentina capacity reaching commercial scale is a durable structural growth driver into higher‑value battery materials. As utilization rises, operating leverage in upstream lithium can materially boost group margins and diversify earnings away from cyclical steel demand over the medium term.
Restructuring & CapEx DisciplineActive portfolio pruning and disciplined capex indicate improving capital allocation. Monetizing non-core assets and cutting discretionary investment reduce funding pressure, support shareholder returns, and free resources for strategic, higher-return projects like upstream lithium and targeted overseas steel JVs.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow constrains the firm's self-funding capacity for large projects and dividends, increasing reliance on external financing. Over multiple years this raises refinancing, interest‑rate and covenant risk and limits the tempo of strategic investments without raising leverage.
Compressed ProfitabilityThin margins and very low ROE reflect structural pricing pressure and cost challenges in steel and related units. Sustained low profitability weakens organic cash generation, reduces investor returns, and makes long‑term targets (ROIC/return objectives) dependent on successful restructuring and higher‑margin segment growth.
Lithium Margin & Timing RiskUpstream feedstock cost volatility and adverse spodumene/LiOH spreads compress margins for battery‑materials processing, delaying expected profitability from new lithium assets. Profit recognition and equity gains from mine JVs are timing‑sensitive and dependent on sustained favourable commodity spreads.
POSCO News
PKX FAQ
What was Posco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Posco lowest stock price was $42.35 and its highest was $92.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Posco’s market cap?
Posco’s market cap is $21.77B.
When is Posco’s upcoming earnings report date?
Posco’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 53 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 $0.333 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
Neutral
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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.
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Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 19%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
74.31%
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., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells steel rolled products and plates in South Korea and internationally. It operates through four segments: Steel, Construction, Trading, and Others. The company offers hot and cold rolled steel, steel plates, wire rods, galvanized sheets, electrical steel, stainless steel, and titanium. It also engages in the design, manufacture, and construction of steel mills and their facilities, and commercial and residential facilities; export and import of raw materials, as well as provision of supply and purchase transactions between domestic and foreign companies, and various steel products; power generation activities; and provision of network, system integration, and logistics services. In addition, the company is involved in the engineering and construction; research and consulting; architectural design and supervision; investment in venture, energy, and technology industries; electronic commerce; intellectual property services and consulting; transporting and warehousing; real estate development, rental, sale, and management; and education and real estate business. Further, it engages in the resource development; mine development; business facility maintenance; fuel cell; iron ore and coal sales; anode reproduction; and cargo handling business, as well as operates housing business agency. Additionally, the company is involved in the IT service and DVR; electric control engineering; forest resources development; refractory materials sales and furnace maintenance; quicklime manufacturing and sales; wastewater treatment operation and maintenance; rice processing; grain sales; and social enterprise businesses. POSCO Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Pohang, South Korea.
PKX Company Deck
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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.25% Mutual Funds
0.21% Other Institutional Investors
98.87% Public Companies and
Individual Investors