United States Steel (X) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$39.29 +0.59 (+1.52%)

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$39.31 +0.02 (+0.05%)

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United States Steel - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
6

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for United States Steel in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for X.

Consensus Price Target

$39.82
1.35% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for United States Steel, the average price target is $39.82. The highest price target for X is $46.00, while the lowest price target for X is $35.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.35% from the current price of $39.29.

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X Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/12/24 to 2/11/25	1 Month Ago 1/13/24 to 1/12/25	3 Months Ago 11/14/23 to 11/13/24	1 Year Ago 2/12/23 to 2/12/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$39.82	$41.32	$42.80	$31.56
Forecasted Upside	1.35% Upside	20.58% Upside	13.28% Upside	-30.97% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy	Hold

X Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

X Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

United States Steel Stock vs. The Competition

Type	United States Steel	Basic Materials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.75	2.76	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	1.60% Upside	139.82% Upside	13.71% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent X News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/3/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Carlos De Alba Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$39.00 ➝ $39.00	+5.60%
1/17/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Bill Peterson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$44.00 ➝ $40.00	+10.58%
1/6/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$35.00	+10.24%
1/6/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$45.00 ➝ $40.00	+31.28%
12/20/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Jancic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$43.00 ➝ $40.00	+30.12%
9/9/2024	Glj Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Johnson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sell ➝ Buy	$38.57	+19.78%
9/6/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Gresser Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$40.00	+33.47%
4/9/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$46.00	+13.44%
11/3/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
11/1/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$32.00 ➝ $31.00	-8.82%
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10/31/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$34.00 ➝ $33.00	-2.74%
9/25/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$30.00 ➝ $32.00	+0.63%
5/5/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$27.00 ➝ $25.00	+16.23%

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Should I Buy United States Steel Stock? X Pros and Cons Explained

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 Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these United States Steel pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

United States Steel
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in United States Steel Co.:

United States Steel Co. has a strong institutional backing, with 81.92% of its stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
The company recently traded at $38.70, reflecting a positive market sentiment and potential for growth, especially considering its 52-week high of $48.13.
United States Steel Co. operates through multiple segments, including North American Flat-Rolled and Tubular Products, which diversifies its revenue streams and reduces dependency on a single market.
Recent acquisitions by institutional investors, such as Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increasing its holdings by 153.7%, suggest a bullish outlook on the company's stock.
The company has a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, indicating a lower level of debt relative to its equity, which can be a sign of financial stability.

United States Steel
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in United States Steel Co. for these reasons:

United States Steel Co. reported an earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.18), missing the consensus estimate of $0.20, which raises concerns about its profitability and ability to meet market expectations.
The company has a relatively high P/E ratio of 25.97, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
With a beta of 1.86, the stock is more volatile than the market, suggesting that it may experience larger price swings, which can be risky for investors.
The company has a net margin of only 2.46%, indicating that it retains a small portion of revenue as profit, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth or return capital to shareholders.
Recent fluctuations in the steel market and global economic conditions could impact demand for United States Steel Co.'s products, posing a risk to its revenue stability.

X Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for United States Steel is $39.82, with a high forecast of $46.00 and a low forecast of $35.00.
: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United States Steel in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" X shares.
: According to analysts, United States Steel's stock has a predicted upside of 1.35% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: United States Steel has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like United States Steel less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for United States Steel is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how X compares to other companies.

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United States Steel (X) Stock Forecast & Price Target