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Neutral 52 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
$68.00
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Action:ReiteratedDate:02/24/26
The score is held back primarily by weakening fundamentals—contracting revenue, compressed margins/returns, and sustained negative free cash flow—despite a relatively steady balance sheet. Technicals are a key offset with a strong uptrend and positive momentum, but valuation remains challenging with a high P/E even after considering the ~2.5% dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Scale and diversified steel franchise
POSCO’s large, integrated steel footprint and product breadth create durable scale advantages. Longstanding supply relationships with automotive, shipbuilding and construction customers support steady baseline demand, pricing leverage on premium products, and higher barriers to entry versus smaller regional mills.
Manageable leverage and stable equity base
Leverage near 0.5 and a substantial equity cushion give POSCO resilience through steel cycles. A stable balance sheet supports continued capex and strategic investments, allows the company to absorb cyclical cash flow shocks, and preserves optionality for asset sales or targeted buybacks without urgent deleveraging.
Strategic US EAF investment and partnerships
The POS-Louisiana electric-arc-furnace investment and tie-up with Hyundai mark a structural shift to local, lower-carbon production in North America. This enhances access to automotive OEM demand, shortens supply chains, and aligns product mix toward sustainable, higher-value steel—strengthening long-term growth and competitiveness.
Negative Factors
Multi-year revenue decline and margin erosion
Sustained top-line declines and sharp margin contraction reflect structural demand and price pressure in the steel cycle. Falling margins compress return on invested capital and weaken the company’s ability to fund dividends and reinvestment from operating profit, making performance sensitive to cyclical recoveries.
Negative free cash flow and weaker cash conversion
Persistent negative free cash flow despite positive operating cash generation indicates heavy capex and/or working-capital strains. Continued FCF deficits reduce financial flexibility for debt reduction, acquisitions, and shareholder returns, and increase reliance on asset sales or external funding to support strategic initiatives.
Weakness in battery materials and construction segments
Deterioration in rechargeable battery materials and construction undermines POSCO Holdings’ diversification. These capital‑intensive, cyclical segments can add earnings volatility and require continued capex and restructuring to restore margins, delaying the group’s ability to realize stable, non-steel growth contributions.

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POSCO Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionPOSCO 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.
How the Company Makes MoneyPOSCO generates revenue primarily through the production and sale of steel and steel products, which account for the majority of its earnings. The company operates multiple steel mills and produces a wide range of steel products that cater to various industries, including automotive, construction, and shipbuilding. Key revenue streams include the sale of hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, and other value-added products. POSCO also engages in overseas production and joint ventures, which help to expand its market presence and reduce costs. Additionally, the company has invested in research and development to innovate and improve its manufacturing processes, leading to higher efficiency and profitability. Strategic partnerships with major automotive and industrial firms further enhance its revenue by securing long-term supply contracts.

POSCO Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Apr 24, 2025
(Q1-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
POSCO Holdings' Q1 2025 earnings call highlights a recovery in revenue and operating profit, strategic partnerships, and successful asset divestiture, but also reveals ongoing challenges in energy materials, the Chinese market, and trade barriers. The overall sentiment is slightly optimistic due to positive developments, but tempered by significant challenges.
Q1-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Revenue and Operating Profit Rebound
POSCO Holdings' Q1 2025 consolidated revenue reached KRW17.4 trillion, with an operating profit of KRW570 billion, recovering from KRW95 billion in the previous quarter.
Energy Materials Turnaround
POSCO Future M reported increased sales volume in cathode materials, resulting in operating profit improvement and a turnaround in Q1.
Strategic MOU with Hyundai Motor Group
POSCO signed an MOU with Hyundai Motor Group to jointly invest in a US steelmaking plant and develop next-generation battery materials.
Asset Divestiture and Cash Generation
In Q1 2025, POSCO divested six assets, raising KRW286.6 billion, totaling KRW949.1 billion in cash generated since last year through restructuring efforts.
Progress in Overseas Steel Business
Overseas steel business showed improvements, with strong performance in engine operations and reduced losses at the Zhangjiagang plant in China.
Negative Updates
Ongoing Energy Materials Deficit
Despite a reduction in losses, the energy materials segment reported an operating deficit of KRW100 billion due to ramp-up of new plants and investment losses.
Challenges in the Chinese Market
Continued underperformance in Southeast Asia and restructuring challenges in China, particularly with the PZSS office, which has reported deficits for 12 consecutive terms.
Impact of Trade Barriers
Intensified trade barriers and tariffs are affecting POSCO's sales volume and plans, particularly in the automotive and overseas steel segments.
Lithium Price Uncertainty
Delayed recovery in lithium prices and market sluggishness have led to postponed completion of new facilities and uncertainty in future pricing.
Company Guidance
During POSCO Holdings' earnings call for the first quarter of 2025, several financial metrics were highlighted. The company reported consolidated revenue of KRW17.4 trillion and an operating profit of KRW570 billion. EBITDA reached KRW1.6 trillion, with consolidated CapEx for the quarter amounting to KRW1.5 trillion. Operating profit margins improved across business segments, with the industrial segment's margin increasing from 2.3% to 3% quarter-over-quarter. Specifically, POSCO's operating profit margin recovered to 3.9%. Despite a 5.5% decline in crude steel output due to maintenance, efforts to stabilize raw materials costs and enhance cost-saving measures resulted in an improved operating margin. The company also reported divesting six assets in Q1, generating KRW286.6 billion, and announced a CapEx plan of KRW8.8 trillion for the year, with allocations to steel, energy materials, and infrastructure. The call also detailed strategic initiatives, including a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Group to invest in a U.S. steelmaking plant and develop next-generation battery materials, in compliance with USMCA rules. The call concluded with guidance on ongoing restructuring efforts and the potential for positive market developments.

POSCO Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financial statements point to a cyclical downturn: multi-year revenue declines and sharp margin compression have pushed net margin to ~0.9% and ROE to ~1.2% in 2025. While leverage is moderate (debt-to-equity ~0.51) and operating cash flow is still positive, free cash flow has been negative for 2023–2025 (about -1.1T in 2025), reducing flexibility.
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Revenue has been contracting for several years (down ~4% in 2025 after declines in 2024 and 2023), reflecting a weaker demand/price backdrop. Profitability has compressed materially from 2021 levels: gross margin fell to ~7.4% in 2025 (vs. ~15.5% in 2021) and net margin declined to ~0.9% (vs. ~8.7% in 2021), with net income dropping meaningfully versus prior years. Positives include still-positive operating profit and EBITDA margins in 2025 (~2.6% and ~8.3%), suggesting the core business remains profitable, but the overall earnings trajectory is clearly down.
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Leverage looks manageable for a cyclical steel producer, with debt-to-equity around ~0.51 in 2025 (generally stable in the ~0.43–0.51 range since 2021) and equity continuing to represent a substantial portion of the capital base. Total assets and equity have been broadly stable-to-up over time, supporting balance-sheet resilience. The key weakness is the sharp decline in shareholder returns as profitability cooled, with return on equity down to ~1.2% in 2025 from ~13.1% in 2021.
Cash Flow
40
Negative
Operating cash flow remained positive in 2025 (~4.6T), but weakened versus 2024 (~6.7T) and is well below 2020 levels. Free cash flow turned negative in 2023–2025 (including about -1.1T in 2025), indicating heavy spending and/or weaker operating generation that is not translating into cash available to shareholders or debt reduction. While the business can still generate operating cash, the current free-cash-flow profile reduces financial flexibility until cash conversion improves.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue70.03T72.69T77.13T84.75T76.33T
Gross Profit5.17T5.39T6.39T7.62T11.86T
EBITDA5.81T6.11T7.09T8.53T12.83T
Net Income658.00B1.09T1.70T3.14T6.62T
Balance Sheet
Total Assets10.00T>10.00T>10.00T>98.41T91.47T
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments15.59T14.80T17.91T18.74T18.16T
Total Debt28.49T26.90T25.90T22.83T22.52T
Total Liabilities42.81T41.95T41.89T40.15T36.67T
Stockholders Equity55.73T55.39T54.15T52.51T50.43T
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-1.08T-1.50T-1.06T766.31B2.75T
Operating Cash Flow4.57T6.66T6.17T6.19T6.26T
Investing Cash Flow-6.67T-4.49T-7.39T-4.22T-5.58T
Financing Cash Flow2.40T-2.30T-178.59B1.32T-768.67B

POSCO Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price63.41
Price Trends
50DMA
59.78
Positive
100DMA
56.31
Positive
200DMA
53.81
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
2.77
Negative
RSI
67.32
Neutral
STOCH
81.42
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PKX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 63.41 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 65.18, above the 50-day MA of 59.78, and above the 200-day MA of 53.81, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.77 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 67.32 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 81.42 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for PKX.

POSCO Risk Analysis

POSCO disclosed 29 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. POSCO reported the most risks in the "Macro & Political" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

POSCO Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
70
Outperform
$16.33B22.5810.28%1.63%-0.88%-25.15%
69
Neutral
$28.20B24.1713.25%1.11%-1.49%-31.82%
65
Neutral
$48.77B15.726.12%1.03%-4.51%―
65
Neutral
$40.29B23.528.43%1.34%1.66%-31.25%
65
Neutral
$8.53B20.023.49%7.02%-16.69%585.38%
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
52
Neutral
$21.71B63.480.78%3.22%-8.97%-67.03%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
PKX
POSCO
69.59
23.35
50.50%
MT
ArcelorMittal
65.16
37.84
138.52%
NUE
Nucor
176.88
41.15
30.32%
RS
Reliance Steel
315.64
23.48
8.04%
STLD
Steel Dynamics
193.13
59.60
44.63%
TX
Ternium SA
43.47
17.04
64.47%

POSCO Corporate Events

POSCO Holdings Sets March 24 Shareholder Meeting amid Weaker 2025 Earnings and Governance Changes
Feb 19, 2026

POSCO HOLDINGS INC. has called its 58th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders for March 24, 2026, in Seoul, where investors will vote on approval of the 2025 financial statements and a year-end dividend of KRW 2,500 per share, completing a KRW 10,000-per-share annual payout. The company reported weaker 2025 consolidated operating profit as rechargeable battery materials and construction businesses deteriorated, despite a partial earnings recovery in steel.

Shareholders will also consider amendments to the Articles of Incorporation that, among other changes, formally retitle outside directors as independent directors, expand rules around audit committee composition and voting, and authorize electronic shareholder meetings while abolishing a separate cumulative voting provision. POSCO highlighted about KRW 7 trillion in 2025 capex to reinforce steel competitiveness and battery-materials leadership, an active program of asset divestitures and treasury-share cancellations to lift capital efficiency, and progress on major ESG initiatives including low-carbon steelmaking projects and group-wide human rights governance.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $59.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Holdings Launches Proxy Drive Ahead of March 24 Governance Overhaul Vote
Feb 19, 2026

POSCO Holdings said in a February 19, 2026 filing that it will convene its 58th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on March 24, 2026 and begin proxy solicitation on February 24 to ensure smooth proceedings and secure a quorum. The company has engaged Sodali & Co Korea to focus on foreign institutional shareholders, underscoring the importance of overseas investors in its governance process.

At the meeting, shareholders are scheduled to vote on 2025 financial statements, amendments to the articles of incorporation, and multiple board appointments, including new inside, non-standing and outside directors, as well as changes to the audit committee structure and director remuneration limits. The proposed governance changes, such as introducing electronic shareholder meetings, expanding audit committee oversight and adjusting voting rules, signal a push to modernize POSCO Holdings’ corporate governance and could influence how domestic and international shareholders exercise their rights.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $59.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Holdings to Cancel KRW 635 Billion in Treasury Shares by March 31, 2026
Feb 19, 2026

On February 19, 2026, POSCO Holdings’ board approved the cancellation of 1,691,425 shares of common stock, representing 2% of the 84,571,230 shares outstanding at the time of a July 2024 buyback-cancellation plan, with the retirement valued at an estimated KRW 635.1 billion based on the prior day’s closing price. The shares, held as treasury stock and to be retired on a scheduled date of March 31, 2026, will be cancelled without a capital reduction, signaling an ongoing commitment to shareholder returns and capital efficiency through the phased elimination of previously repurchased shares.

The move is conducted under Article 343(1) of Korea’s Commercial Act and forms part of POSCO’s previously announced intention to cancel treasury shares amounting to 6% of outstanding stock over 2024–2026. By shrinking its share count via cancellation of existing treasury stock rather than new buybacks, POSCO aims to enhance per-share metrics and support long-term shareholder value, while maintaining balance sheet strength given there is no corresponding decrease in stated capital.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $59.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Sets February 27, 2026 Record Date for 2025 Year-End Dividend
Feb 3, 2026

On February 3, 2026, POSCO Holdings Inc. announced that it had set February 27, 2026 (Seoul time) as the record date to determine shareholders entitled to receive its year-end dividend for the 2025 fiscal year. By fixing this record date, the company is formalizing the shareholder base that will participate in the 2025 payout, providing clarity to investors ahead of the final dividend decision and underscoring its ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $59.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Holdings Board Approves KRW 2,500 Year-End Dividend for 2025
Feb 3, 2026

At a board meeting held on February 3, 2026, POSCO Holdings Inc. approved a year-end cash dividend of 2,500 Korean won per share, representing a dividend yield of 0.7% based on the company’s average share price over the week preceding the resolution date. The year-end payout amounts to a total of 189.1 billion won and brings POSCO’s total annual dividend for 2025 to 10,000 won per share, including 7,500 won already distributed through quarterly dividends. The dividend plan, which still requires external audit and shareholder approval at the upcoming general meeting, underscores POSCO’s continued commitment to shareholder returns, with the final payment to be made within one month after the shareholders’ meeting in line with Korean commercial law.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $59.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO HOLDINGS Sets March 24, 2026 General Meeting of Shareholders
Feb 3, 2026

POSCO HOLDINGS INC. announced that its board of directors, at a meeting held on February 3, 2026, resolved to convene a General Meeting of Shareholders on March 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. KST at the POSCO Center in Seoul. While the detailed agenda will only be confirmed and disclosed following a subsequent board meeting later in February 2026, the move signals the start of the company’s annual governance cycle, during which key matters such as director appointments, governance changes and capital-related decisions are typically addressed, and is therefore of interest to shareholders monitoring POSCO’s strategic direction and oversight structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $59.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO to Pay KRW 605.7 Billion Year-End Dividend to Parent POSCO HOLDINGS
Feb 2, 2026

On February 2, 2026, POSCO’s board of directors approved a year-end cash dividend of KRW 6,278 per share, based on a record date of December 31, 2025, for a total payout of KRW 605.7 billion. As POSCO is wholly owned by POSCO HOLDINGS, the entire dividend will be paid to the parent company, reinforcing internal capital returns and potentially strengthening POSCO HOLDINGS’ liquidity and dividend capacity to its own investors; under Korean commercial law, the payment will be made within one month after the general shareholders’ meeting.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $60.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Holdings Posts Lower 2025 Earnings but Targets 2026 Profit Rebound on Lithium Ramp-Up and Asset Sales
Jan 29, 2026

On January 29, 2026, POSCO Holdings reported provisional consolidated full-year 2025 results showing a broad earnings slowdown despite a recovery in its core steel business. Revenue fell 5.0% year-on-year to KRW 69.09 trillion, operating profit declined 15.7% to KRW 1.83 trillion, profit before income tax dropped 11.2% to KRW 1.11 trillion, and net profit halved, down 47.4% to KRW 0.50 trillion, with profit attributable to owners of the parent sliding 39.4% to KRW 0.66 trillion. Management attributed the weaker performance primarily to soft results in rechargeable battery materials and construction, while noting that a one-time non-cash corporate tax expense in 2025 related to the introduction of a consolidated tax return weighed on net profit. The group maintained a sizable investment program with KRW 7.0 trillion in consolidated capex and is targeting a profit rebound in 2026 supported by commercial-scale lithium production and planned sales of non-core assets, moves that underscore its strategy to diversify beyond traditional steel while managing balance-sheet leverage. In parallel, POSCO continues to emphasize workplace safety as a strategic priority, strengthening group-wide safety governance, increasing the weight of safety metrics in management evaluations, expanding safety training to contractors and SMEs, and deploying digital tools such as AI-based CCTV and risk assessment systems, measures that are important for regulatory compliance and for protecting its operational continuity and reputation.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $63.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Subsidiary Lifts 2025 Profit on Cost Cuts and Premium Steel Mix Despite Lower Sales
Jan 29, 2026

On January 29, 2026, POSCO Holdings reported that its subsidiary POSCO’s consolidated operating income for the 2025 fiscal year rose 28.6% year-on-year to approximately KRW 2.23 trillion, despite a 2.4% decline in sales to about KRW 43.56 trillion, with management attributing the profit improvement to lower raw material costs, cost-cutting efforts and increased sales of high-value-added products. Net income for 2025 increased 20.6% to roughly KRW 1.30 trillion, while total liabilities fell and shareholders’ equity increased compared with 2024, indicating a stronger balance sheet; the preliminary, unaudited figures suggest improved profitability and financial resilience at the core steel unit, which could bolster POSCO Holdings’ earnings quality and its competitive position in the global steel industry once the audit is completed.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $63.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Holdings Profit Slumps on Construction Hit and Weak Battery Materials Market in 2025
Jan 29, 2026

On January 29, 2026, POSCO Holdings reported preliminary consolidated results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, showing a 4.9% year-on-year decline in sales to KRW 69.1 trillion and a 15.9% drop in operating income to KRW 1.83 trillion, while net income fell 46.8% to KRW 504.4 billion compared with 2024. The company attributed the sharp profit contraction primarily to a one-time loss in its construction business and a weak market environment for rechargeable battery materials, partially offset by modest growth in total assets and shareholders’ equity, underscoring pressure on profitability despite a stable balance sheet and signaling ongoing headwinds in key growth segments.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $63.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Reports Higher 2025 Profits Despite Revenue Decline
Jan 29, 2026

On January 29, 2026, POSCO HOLDINGS disclosed provisional 2025 separate financial results for its main subsidiary POSCO, showing revenue of KRW 35.01 trillion, down 6.8% from 2024’s KRW 37.56 trillion. Despite the top-line decline, profitability improved, with operating profit rising 21.1% year-on-year to KRW 1.78 trillion, profit before income tax up 24.3% to KRW 1.43 trillion, and net profit increasing 26.7% to KRW 1.14 trillion. The figures, prepared under K-IFRS and still subject to completion of an independent auditors’ review, suggest that the steelmaker has strengthened its cost structure or product mix, enabling higher margins in a weaker revenue environment, an outcome likely to be viewed positively by investors focused on earnings resilience in a challenging steel market.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $63.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Holdings Schedules January 29 Call on FY2025 Provisional Earnings and Business Plan
Jan 15, 2026

On January 15, 2026, POSCO Holdings Inc. announced it will hold a conference call on January 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. KST to present its provisional earnings for fiscal year 2025 and outline its business plan to analysts, institutional investors and the press. The upcoming disclosure is poised to provide markets with early visibility into POSCO’s 2025 financial performance and strategic direction, potentially influencing investor expectations and refining the company’s positioning within the global steel and materials industry.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $64.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Clarifies HMM-Related Reports, Confirms Preliminary U.S. Expansion Talks With Cleveland-Cliffs
Jan 5, 2026

On January 5, 2026, POSCO Holdings filed a report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission clarifying a December 5, 2025 article in Maeil Business Newspaper concerning a high-profile 10 trillion won takeover battle for shipping company HMM involving businessman Kim Jae-chul. POSCO stated that, as part of its steel business strategy to pursue overseas growth and expand in the high-profit U.S. market, it has signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs and is discussing potential equity ownership and investment size, but emphasized that no decisions have yet been finalized and the situation remains undetermined. The company indicated it will provide an additional disclosure once specific terms are decided or by April 1, 2026, underscoring that any prospective deal could be strategically significant for its U.S. expansion but is still at a preliminary stage for investors and other stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $53.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Clarifies Status of Potential HMM Acquisition, Says No Decision Yet
Dec 31, 2025

On December 31, 2025, POSCO Holdings filed a report addressing a September 5, 2025 Korea Economic Daily article that suggested the group was a potential bidder for shipping line HMM. The company stated that the POSCO Group is conducting only a preliminary assessment of a possible HMM acquisition to evaluate strategic synergies and alignment with its long-term business goals, and emphasized that no decision has yet been made on whether to participate in any transaction. POSCO said it would provide an additional update when concrete decisions are reached or by June 30, 2026, signaling to investors and other stakeholders that the HMM situation remains exploratory rather than a committed deal at this stage.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $53.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Holdings Reports Fatal Industrial Accident at POSCO E&C Shinansan Line Site
Dec 19, 2025

On December 18, 2025, a serious industrial accident occurred at POSCO Holdings’ construction subsidiary POSCO E&C on the Shinansan Line Section 4-2 tunnel project, where a worker was fatally struck and two others injured by a falling reinforcing bar installed at the top of the tunnel. The incident was reported the same day to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, which, along with the police, conducted an on-site inspection and prompted the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Office’s Southern Branch to order a partial suspension of all lining operations in Section 4-2, signaling potential operational disruption and increased regulatory scrutiny for POSCO E&C’s rail infrastructure activities as the company prepares measures to prevent recurrence.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $53.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Announces Strategic Investment in US Steel Mill
Dec 16, 2025

On December 16, 2025, POSCO Holdings Inc. announced its decision to acquire shares in a new venture, POS-Louisiana, to build an electric arc furnace steel mill in Louisiana, USA. This strategic investment, amounting to approximately USD 582 million, is part of a collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group to enhance their presence in the North American steel market and support sustainable automotive steel production. The acquisition is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027, with POSCO establishing a wholly-owned subsidiary to facilitate this investment.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $53.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Updates Dividend Record Date for FY2025
Dec 12, 2025

POSCO Holdings Inc. announced a change in its dividend distribution procedure for the fiscal year 2025. The record date for year-end dividends will now be determined by the Board of Directors rather than being fixed at the end of the fiscal year. This change, decided at the Annual General Meeting in March 2023, allows investors to make informed decisions based on known dividend amounts. The record date for the year-end dividends will be set in February 2026, and shareholders must be listed on the registry by this date to be eligible for dividends.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $53.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Addresses HMM Acquisition Rumors and US Expansion Plans
Dec 8, 2025

On December 8, 2025, POSCO Holdings Inc. addressed rumors reported by Maeil Business Newspaper regarding Kim Jae-Chul’s ambition to acquire HMM for 10 trillion won. The company clarified that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cleveland Cliffs as part of its strategy to expand in the US market, though details on equity ownership and investment size are still under discussion. POSCO plans to provide further updates by January 2, 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $53.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

POSCO Reports Q3 2025 Results Amid Global Steel Production Decline
Nov 28, 2025

POSCO Holdings Inc. released its third-quarter report for 2025, highlighting a decline in global crude steel production due to economic uncertainties and reduced demand in key sectors like China’s housing market. Despite these challenges, POSCO is working to strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships and expanding its global processing centers to meet the needs of various industries. The report also notes a renaming of the ‘Energy Materials’ segment to ‘Rechargeable Battery Materials’ in June 2025, reflecting a strategic focus shift.

The most recent analyst rating on (PKX) stock is a Hold with a $53.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POSCO stock, see the PKX Stock Forecast page.

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BuyA stock rated as a "Buy" is expected to perform better than the overall market or a specific benchmark over the near-to-medium term. This rating suggests the stock is likely to deliver higher returns compared to other stocks in the same sector or market index. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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SellA stock rated as a "Sell" is expected to perform worse than the overall market or a specific benchmark over the near-to-medium term. This rating suggests the stock may deliver lower returns compared to other stocks in the same sector or market index. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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