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POSCO (PKX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$60.44
-3.44 (-5.39%)
(As of 09/6/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$60.23
$62.77
50-Day Range
$58.65
$71.41
52-Week Range
$58.00
$114.08
Volume
131,965 shs
Average Volume
106,447 shs
Market Capitalization
N/A
P/E Ratio
15.86
Dividend Yield
1.21%
Price Target
N/A

POSCO MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
N/A
Upside/​Downside
N/A
Short Interest
Healthy
0.15% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.73mentions of POSCO in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
77.23%
From $4.70 to $8.33 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.53 out of 5 stars

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About POSCO Stock (NYSE:PKX)

POSCO Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated steel producer in Korea and internationally. It operates through six segments: Steel, Trading, Construction, Logistics and Others, Green Materials and Energy, and Others. The company engages in the production, import, sale, and export of steel products, such as hot and cold rolled steel, stainless steel, plates, wire rods, and silicon steel sheets, as well as pig iron, billets, blooms, and slabs; trading of steel and raw materials, textiles, agricultural commodities, and other goods; natural resources development and power generation activities; and planning, designing, and construction of industrial plants, civil engineering projects, and commercial and residential buildings. It is also involved in the manufacture and sale of various energy-related and other industrial materials, including anode and cathode materials for rechargeable batteries; investment business; and provision of alternative environmentally-friendly energy solutions, as well as information technology and operational technology, and integrated logistics services. POSCO Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

PKX Stock Price History

PKX Stock News Headlines

POSCO (NYSE:PKX) Shares Gap Down to $65.01
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POSCO Holdings Inc. (005490.KS)
Fmr CIA Advisor reveals PEACEMAKER superweapon
Kamala cannot get the “codes” to this superweapon. In Trump’s hands, it will restore America’s global dominance. It could also help Americans struggling under Bidenomics by potentially sending 5 military stocks SOARING. Historically, similar stocks have shot up 16,270% in just 18 months.
POSCO Holdings Q2 Operating Profit, Sales Down
Posco International completes Gwangyang LNG terminal
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/25/2024
Today
9/06/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/22/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Blast furnaces & steel mills
Sub-Industry
Steel Works
Employees
44,501
Year Founded
1968

Profitability

Net Income
$1.36 billion
Pretax Margin
3.29%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$59.08 billion
Cash Flow
$13.70 per share
Book Value
$157.62 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.42

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Byeong-Og Yoo (Age 62)
    Senior EVP and Head of Green Materials & Energy Business Team
  • Mr. In-Hwa Chang (Age 69)
    CEO & Representative Director
    Comp: $2.2M
  • Ki-Seop Jeong (Age 62)
    President, Chief Strategy Officer & Representative Inside Director
  • Seung-Jun Kim (Age 56)
    Executive Officer & Head of Finance Team
  • Mr. In-Hwan Oh (Age 66)
    Chief Operating Officer
    Comp: $1.07M
  • Jeong-Bin Park (Age 55)
    Executive Officer, Head of Green Infra Business Team & Chief of Investments
  • Young-Ah Han (Age 52)
    Head of Investor Relations Team, Executive Officer & Senior VP
  • Young-Jong Kim (Age 57)
    Executive Officer & Head of Corporate Legal Team
  • Weon-Jun Yang (Age 59)
    Executive Officer & Head of Communication Team
  • Seung-Dae Park
    Executive Officer & Head of Human Resources Management Team

Should I Buy POSCO Stock? PKX Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in POSCO Holdings Inc.:

  • POSCO Holdings Inc. has a market capitalization of $19.93 billion, indicating a strong presence in the industry.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 17.29 suggests that the stock may be undervalued compared to its peers, potentially offering a good entry point for investors.
  • POSCO's diversified business segments, including steel production, trading, construction, and energy, provide a robust revenue stream and reduce dependency on a single sector.
  • Recent institutional trading activities show increased interest from wealth management firms and hedge funds, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Analysts expect POSCO Holdings Inc. to post 4.7 EPS for the current fiscal year, reflecting positive growth prospects.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in POSCO Holdings Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock recently hit a 52-week low at $64.84, indicating potential downward pressure and market sentiment against the company.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, August 19, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these POSCO pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PKX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PKX shares performed this year?

POSCO's stock was trading at $95.11 at the start of the year. Since then, PKX shares have decreased by 36.5% and is now trading at $60.44.
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How were POSCO's earnings last quarter?

POSCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE:PKX) issued its earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The basic materials company reported $1.14 earnings per share for the quarter. The basic materials company earned $13.50 billion during the quarter. POSCO had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.21% and a net margin of 1.91%.

What is Joon-Yang Chung's approval rating as POSCO's CEO?

41 employees have rated POSCO Chief Executive Officer Joon-Yang Chung on Glassdoor.com. Joon-Yang Chung has an approval rating of 63% among the company's employees. This puts Joon-Yang Chung in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Does POSCO have any subsidiaries?

POSCO subsidiaries include these companies: Daewoo International, 2015 POSCO New technology II Fund, BLUE O&M Co. Ltd., Brazil Sao Paulo Steel Processing Center, Busan E&E Co. Ltd., DAESAN (CAMBODIA) Co. Ltd., Daewoo Amara Company Limited, and others.

Who are POSCO's major shareholders?

POSCO's top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.39%), American Century Companies Inc. (0.10%), Altrius Capital Management Inc and Van ECK Associates Corp.

How do I buy shares of POSCO?

Shares of PKX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of POSCO own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that POSCO investors own include General Electric (GE), International Business Machines (IBM), Coca-Cola (KO), Pfizer (PFE), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Gilead Sciences (GILD) and AT&T (T).

This page (NYSE:PKX) was last updated on 9/6/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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