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PKX Stock Chart & Stats
$59.42
-$1.00(-1.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$59.42
-$1.00(-1.87%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$48.50 - $92.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume288.45K
Average Volume (3M)191.42K
Market Cap
$16.82B
Enterprise Value$35.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$14.30T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$31.83T
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.9
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Nov 02, 2026EPS Estimate
1.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.75%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5107.77
Shares Outstanding316,966,100
10 Day Avg. Volume187,718
30 Day Avg. Volume191,422
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-501.22
Price to Book (P/B)0.42
Price to Sales (P/S)0.34
P/FCF Ratio-13.89
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.14
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)4.66
Revenue Forecast (FY)$53.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Battery-materials RecoveryThe lithium turnaround and broader rechargeable-battery-materials recovery show that POSCO’s diversification is beginning to contribute beyond steel. Certified sales, plant commissioning and improved segment profitability could strengthen earnings mix and support growth over coming quarters.
Balance-sheet ResilienceA large equity base and moderate leverage provide financial resilience for a cyclical steel producer. This capital structure should help POSCO continue funding strategic projects and absorb market volatility, although stronger returns are still needed to improve capital efficiency.
Restructuring Cash GenerationRestructuring and divestment activity is creating cash while reducing exposure to weaker assets. Management’s plan to realize roughly KRW 3.5tn by 2028 could improve capital allocation, support priority investments and provide a durable source of financial flexibility.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistently negative free cash flow limits POSCO’s ability to fund growth, return capital and reduce debt from internally generated resources. Although operating cash flow remains positive, continued capital spending or working-capital pressure could weaken earnings quality and financial flexibility.
Compressed ProfitabilityThin margins and low returns indicate that POSCO is not currently earning attractive profits on its substantial asset base. Weak pricing and mix, combined with steel-cycle volatility, leave earnings sensitive to costs and make sustained improvement dependent on a stronger operating environment.
Trade And Export ExposureTrade remedies create a structural risk for POSCO’s internationally exposed steel model by potentially reducing export volumes or forcing less favorable product-mix decisions. Regulatory barriers could also pressure realized prices and complicate the company’s overseas growth strategy.
POSCO News
PKX FAQ
What was POSCO’s price range in the past 12 months?
POSCO lowest stock price was $48.50 and its highest was $92.40 in the past 12 months.
What is POSCO’s market cap?
POSCO’s market cap is $16.82B.
When is POSCO’s upcoming earnings report date?
POSCO’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 02, 2026 which is in 11 days.
How were POSCO’s earnings last quarter?
POSCO released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $1.354 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.831 by $0.523.
Is POSCO overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts POSCO’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does POSCO pay dividends?
POSCO pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.372 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.75%. See more information on POSCO dividends here
What is POSCO’s EPS estimate?
POSCO’s EPS estimate is 1.16.
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 $1.354 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.831. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.935%.
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 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 206.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.52%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
PKX Company Deck
PKX 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 PKX earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.25% Mutual Funds
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
98.95% Public Companies and
Individual Investors