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POSCO (PKX) Price & Analysis

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PKX Stock Chart & Stats

€52.00
-€1.40(-3.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€52.00
-€1.40(-3.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Resilient Balance SheetThe large equity base and moderate leverage provide resilience through steel-cycle volatility. This financial capacity can support essential investment, absorb weaker operating periods, and preserve strategic flexibility even though leverage has risen and current returns remain subdued.
Diversified Growth PlatformsA portfolio spanning steel, battery materials, energy and industrial businesses gives POSCO multiple avenues for growth beyond its core cyclical market. Diversification can broaden earnings sources over time and support strategic relevance as decarbonization and critical-resource demand expand.
Operational RecoveryThe return of rechargeable battery materials to quarterly profitability, alongside Argentina’s first operating profit, indicates tangible progress in a strategic growth segment. Sustained execution could improve portfolio mix and reduce reliance on steel-cycle earnings over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Weak Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow limits the internally generated funding available for investment, dividends and debt reduction. Although operating cash flow remains positive, elevated capital spending or working-capital needs reduce financial flexibility and make earnings conversion less attractive.
Compressed ProfitabilityThin margins and low returns indicate that POSCO is currently earning limited profit from its substantial capital base. This weakens resilience to raw-material inflation and steel-price pressure, while making sustained earnings improvement dependent on better pricing, mix and cost control.
Trade And Lithium ExposureTrade remedies can reduce steel export volumes or force unfavorable product-mix changes, while lithium production and spreads remain exposed to operational and commodity conditions. These pressures could delay recovery across two important businesses during the next several quarters.

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PKX FAQ

What was POSCO’s price range in the past 12 months?
POSCO lowest stock price was €42.40 and its highest was €76.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is POSCO’s market cap?
    POSCO’s market cap is €13.74B.
      When is POSCO’s upcoming earnings report date?
      POSCO’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 02, 2026 which is in 8 days.
        How were POSCO’s earnings last quarter?
        POSCO released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported €1.209 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.742 by €0.467.
          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 1.03.
              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 €1.209 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.742. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.922%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of POSCO?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE: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

                    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 (PKX) Earnings & Revenues

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                    PKX Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    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 DE:PKX earnings summaries
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