POSCO (PKX) Stock Forecast & Price Target $51.06 -1.08 (-2.07%) As of 03:25 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest POSCO - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 3 Analyst RatingsSell1Hold1Buy1 Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for POSCO in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for PKX. Consensus Price Target N/A 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. 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Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. PKX Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast10/29/25 to 10/29/261 Month Ago9/29/25 to 9/29/263 Months Ago7/31/25 to 7/31/261 Year Ago10/29/24 to 10/29/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy1 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)Hold1 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)0 Hold rating(s)1 Hold rating(s)Sell1 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/AForecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/AConsensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyHold PKX Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History PKX Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table POSCO Stock vs. The CompetitionTypePOSCOMaterials CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.00 2.55 2.52Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted UpsideN/A85.13% Upside15.49% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent PKX NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action 10/29/2024 - 10/29/2026 Report Date Report Date From Report Date To 1M3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y More filters Fewer filters Done 0 Results Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails10/9/2026 Weiss Ratings2 of 5 stars DowngradeHold (C-) ➝ Sell (D+)9/29/2026 Zacks Research4 of 5 stars DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold4/27/2026 UBS Group4 of 5 starsYong-Suk SonNot RatedUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy7/4/2025 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ OverweightAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Thursday at 03:25 PM ET. 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 Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these POSCO pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. POSCO Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in POSCO Holdings Inc.: POSCO Holdings Inc. recently secured a KRW 1.1 trillion supply deal with SK On for LFP cathode materials, signaling a successful expansion into the high-growth battery materials sector beyond its traditional steel business. The company reported a significant earnings beat in its most recent quarter, delivering $1.30 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $0.85, which demonstrates strong operational performance and profitability resilience. POSCO Holdings Inc. is currently trading at $52.09, which is near its 52-week low of $48.50, potentially offering a value entry point for investors given the company's recent strategic diversification into green materials and energy. Recent news indicates that Australia has approved POSCO's $3 billion low-carbon iron plant, a major international expansion that supports the company's long-term growth strategy and commitment to sustainable steel production. The company maintains a healthy financial position with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30 and a current ratio of 1.98, indicating strong liquidity and low leverage that can support future capital expenditures and dividend payments. POSCO Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in POSCO Holdings Inc. for these reasons: Analyst sentiment has turned negative recently, with Weiss Ratings downgrading the stock to a "sell" rating and Zacks Research lowering its rating to "hold," reflecting concerns about the company's future earnings trajectory. POSCO Holdings Inc. experienced a significant earnings miss in the first quarter of 2026, reporting negative earnings per share of $0.61 against a consensus estimate of $0.45, highlighting volatility in its profitability. The stock has a high beta of 1.64, meaning it is significantly more volatile than the broader market, which can lead to larger price swings and higher risk for investors during market downturns. Short interest has been increasing in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 845,763 in the latest report, suggesting that a growing number of traders are betting against the stock's price appreciation. The company's 50-day simple moving average of $58.61 is above the current stock price of $52.09, indicating that the stock is trading below its short-term trend and may face downward pressure in the near term. PKX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell POSCO stock right now? 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for POSCO in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" PKX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PKX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does POSCO's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, POSCO's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has POSCO been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, POSCO's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts. What analysts cover POSCO? POSCO has been rated by research analysts at Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like POSCO more than its competitors? Analysts like POSCO less than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating for POSCO is Hold while the average consensus rating for "materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how PKX compares to other companies. 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