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POSCO (PKX)
NYSE:PKX
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 23, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.16Last Year’s EPS
1.13Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Sell
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 24, 2025
|% Change Since: 3.00%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 23, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
POSCO Holdings demonstrated resilience with a strong recovery in revenue and operating profit, strategic alliances, and improvements in profit margins. However, challenges remain in the energy materials segment, underperforming subsidiaries in Southeast Asia, and continued losses in China.Company Guidance
During POSCO Holdings' first quarter earnings call for 2025, the company reported consolidated revenue of KRW17.4 trillion and an operating profit of KRW570 billion, marking an improvement from the previous quarter despite global economic uncertainties. The EBITDA reached KRW1.6 trillion, with a consolidated CapEx of KRW1.5 trillion for the quarter. The industrial segment saw an operating profit margin increase from 2.3% to 3% quarter-on-quarter, while POSCO's operating profit margin recovered to 3.9%. The company also highlighted strategic initiatives, including a comprehensive MOU with Hyundai Motor Group to build a steelmaking plant in the US and develop next-generation battery materials. POSCO's investment plans include an annual CapEx of KRW8.8 trillion, earmarked for core business areas such as steel, energy materials, and infrastructure. The call also addressed restructuring efforts, which generated KRW286.6 billion in Q1, contributing to a cumulative KRW949.1 billion cash generation since last year. Additionally, the company discussed plans for upstream expansion in key markets like India and North America, aligning with the USMCA's "melted and poured" origin rule.Revenue and Operating Profit Recovery
POSCO Holdings reported a consolidated revenue of KRW17.4 trillion and operating profit of KRW570 billion for Q1 2025. Operating profit rebounded from KRW95 billion in the previous quarter to KRW568 billion, reaching the same level as the previous year.
Strategic Alliances and Expansion Plans
POSCO signed a comprehensive MOU with JSW Group in India for collaboration in steel, energy materials, and renewable energy. Additionally, POSCO plans to strengthen collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group to invest in a steelmaking plant in the US and develop next-generation battery materials.
Improvement in Operating Profit Margins
POSCO's operating profit margin improved to 3.9% in Q1 2025. Overseas steel business also showed improvement, with reduced losses at China's Zhangjiagang plant.
POSCO Future M's Turnaround
POSCO Future M achieved a turnaround to profit in the energy materials segment, contributing to reduced overall operating losses by half quarter-on-quarter.
Asset Divestitures and Cash Generation
POSCO divested six assets in Q1 2025, raising KRW286.6 billion. Since last year, cumulative cash generated reached KRW949.1 billion with 51 projects completed.
PKX Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
PKX Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 24, 2025 | $46.32 | $45.90 | -0.91% |
Feb 03, 2025 | $44.52 | $41.54 | -6.69% |
Oct 30, 2024 | $62.29 | $60.82 | -2.36% |
Jul 25, 2024 | $62.50 | $64.94 | +3.90% |
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FAQ
When does POSCO (PKX) report earnings?
POSCO (PKX) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 23, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is POSCO (PKX) earnings time?
POSCO (PKX) earnings time is at Jul 23, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is PKX EPS forecast?
PKX EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.16.