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POSCO (MX:PKXN)
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POSCO (PKXN) Price & Analysis

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PKXN Stock Chart & Stats

$1500.00
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$1500.00
$0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Diversified Portfolio With Improving Operating SegmentsSteel, battery materials, infrastructure, trading and energy-related businesses diversify earnings sources. Recent turnarounds in RBM, E&C and lithium provide additional growth options and may reduce reliance on the steel cycle over the next several quarters.
Manageable Leverage Supports Financial FlexibilityAlthough leverage has risen from prior levels, debt remains manageable for a cyclical producer and the equity base is substantial. This provides flexibility to fund strategic projects, absorb downturns and continue restructuring without immediate balance-sheet stress.
Restructuring And Governance Strengthen Capital DisciplineAsset monetization and restructuring are converting low-return holdings into cash while governance reforms improve oversight and succession planning. Together, these measures can support disciplined investment, risk control and more predictable shareholder capital allocation.
Bears Say
Steel Profitability Remains Structurally WeakRevenue recovery has not yet translated into robust earnings because steel margins remain far below historical norms. Thin profitability leaves the group highly sensitive to raw-material inflation, weak pricing and demand changes across cyclical end markets.
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow in most years since 2023 indicates that capital spending and working-capital needs are absorbing operating cash. Sustained investment in steel decarbonization and battery materials could increase funding dependence during weaker cycles.
Cost, Trade And Project-execution ExposureInput inflation and tariffs can pressure steel spreads and export volumes, while early-stage EAF and lithium operations may carry elevated costs until utilization and certification improve. These factors could delay returns from the group's strategic transformation.

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PKXN FAQ

What was POSCO’s price range in the past 12 months?
POSCO lowest stock price was $935.00 and its highest was $1507.50 in the past 12 months.
    What is POSCO’s market cap?
    POSCO’s market cap is $308.93B.
      When is POSCO’s upcoming earnings report date?
      POSCO’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 26, 2026 which is in 56 days.
        How were POSCO’s earnings last quarter?
        POSCO released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $23.065 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $14.156 by $8.909.
          Is POSCO overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts POSCO’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does POSCO pay dividends?
            POSCO does not currently pay dividends.
            What is POSCO’s EPS estimate?
            POSCO’s EPS estimate is 20.9.
              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 $23.065 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $14.156. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of POSCO?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:PKXN
                  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

                    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.

                    POSCO (PKXN) Earnings & Revenues

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                    PKXN Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
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                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call conveyed a cautiously positive tone: the company reported solid quarter‑over‑quarter revenue and operating profit growth, multiple operational milestones (EAF, rare gas plant), a notable lithium turnaround in Argentina, RBM returning to surplus, and cash generation from restructuring and divestments. However, material near‑term risks remain — input cost inflation, FX and energy volatility, trade measures, safety concerns, EAF ramp and lithium market spreads — and management flagged a likely temporary Q3 slowdown in lithium production. Overall, achievements and directional progress across several growth pillars (steel decarbonization, lithium, rare gases, restructuring) outweigh the headwinds, while management acknowledges and has mitigation plans for the key challenges.View all MX:PKXN earnings summaries
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