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POSCO (PKX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$53.78 +1.42 (+2.70%)
Closing price 03:58 PM Eastern
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$53.80 +0.02 (+0.04%)
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POSCO - 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

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
1

Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for POSCO in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a buy rating for PKX.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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PKX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/5/24 to 8/5/25
1 Month Ago
7/6/24 to 7/6/25
3 Months Ago
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
1 Year Ago
8/6/23 to 8/5/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
N/A N/A
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
N/A N/A
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
N/A N/A
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
N/A N/A
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
N/AN/A

PKX 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.
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PKX Price Targets by Month

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POSCO Stock vs. The Competition

TypePOSCOBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.76
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A266.31% Upside13.95% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/4/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight

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Should I Buy POSCO Stock? PKX 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 Friday, August 1, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these POSCO pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

POSCO
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $51.57, which is relatively stable compared to its 1-year high of $74.01, indicating potential for recovery and growth.
  • POSCO Holdings Inc. has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, suggesting a strong balance sheet and lower financial risk, which can be attractive to investors looking for stability.
  • The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 32.47, which, while higher than some competitors, reflects strong growth expectations in the market.
  • With a return on equity of 1.45% and a net margin of 1.20%, POSCO Holdings Inc. demonstrates its ability to generate profit from its equity and sales, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
  • Analysts project an earnings per share (EPS) of 3.74 for the current fiscal year, indicating expected profitability and growth, which can attract investment interest.

POSCO
Bear Case

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

  • The company recently reported earnings that missed analysts' expectations, which can signal potential challenges in meeting growth targets.
  • With a beta of 1.35, the stock is more volatile than the market, indicating higher risk for investors who may be averse to fluctuations in stock price.
  • The P/E ratio of 32.47 may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • POSCO Holdings Inc. has a net margin of only 1.20%, which is relatively low and may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability.
  • Recent trading volumes have been below average, which could suggest a lack of investor interest or confidence in the stock's performance.

PKX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for POSCO in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" PKX shares.

According to analysts, POSCO's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, POSCO's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

POSCO has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.

Analysts like POSCO more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for POSCO is Buy while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how PKX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PKX) was last updated on 8/5/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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