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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)184.23K
Market Cap
$17.50B
Enterprise Value$35.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$14.30T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$31.83T
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.6
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Nov 02, 2026EPS Estimate
1.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5107.77
Shares Outstanding316,966,100
10 Day Avg. Volume180,767
30 Day Avg. Volume184,234
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 Cap2.05
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
Broad-based Earnings RecoveryImprovement across steel, infrastructure and rechargeable battery materials indicates that earnings recovery is not dependent on one operating area alone. A broader contribution base can improve resilience through the cycle and support reinvestment as multiple businesses progress.
Balance-sheet ResilienceThe large equity base and moderate leverage provide financial resilience for a cyclical steel group. This relative balance-sheet strength gives POSCO room to fund strategic projects, manage downturns and pursue restructuring without relying solely on additional borrowing.
Strategic Portfolio ExpansionA defined three-pillar strategy broadens POSCO beyond conventional steel and aligns investment with decarbonization, critical resources and future energy demand. If execution continues, these businesses could diversify earnings and create longer-term growth avenues alongside the core franchise.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowRepeated negative free cash flow indicates that recent investment and working-capital demands are absorbing more cash than the business generates after operations. This limits flexibility for shareholder returns and deleveraging, while increasing dependence on asset sales or stronger future conditions.
Compressed ProfitabilityThin margins and low returns show that POSCO is currently earning modest profit from a substantial capital base. Weak profitability reduces the buffer against raw-material inflation and steel-price pressure, and makes sustained improvement dependent on better pricing, mix and utilization.
Trade And Export ExposureTrade remedies create a structural risk for an internationally exposed steel producer because quotas and tariffs can restrict market access or change where products are sold. Resulting volume and mix pressure could weigh on utilization, realized prices and margins over coming quarters.
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 $17.50B.
When is POSCO’s upcoming earnings report date?
POSCO’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 02, 2026 which is in 13 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 2.69%. 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 ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.54%
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
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
98.98% Public Companies and
Individual Investors