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POSCO (PKX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$62.95 +1.35 (+2.20%)
Closing price 09/11/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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$62.94 -0.01 (-0.02%)
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POSCO - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
0
Buy
2

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for POSCO in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong 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. 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.
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PKX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/12/25 to 9/12/26
1 Month Ago
8/13/25 to 8/13/26
3 Months Ago
6/14/25 to 6/14/26
1 Year Ago
9/12/24 to 9/12/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingModerate BuyBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

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

TypePOSCOMaterials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.56
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A134.51% Upside16.39% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/18/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D+)
7/31/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHoldStrong-Buy
4/27/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Yong-Suk Son
Not Rated
UpgradeNeutralBuy
7/4/2025 UpgradeEqual WeightOverweight

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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 Tuesday, September 8, 2026. 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.:

  • POSCO Holdings Inc. recently secured a $700 million financing facility to support its lithium operations in Argentina, a move that strengthens its liquidity and advances the Sal de Oro project, signaling a strategic commitment to diversifying into high-growth energy materials.
  • The company expanded into the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode market by securing a major long-term supply deal for 190,000 tons over six years, leveraging its integrated raw-material supply chain to tap into rising demand for energy storage systems.
  • POSCO Holdings Inc. reported strong second-quarter earnings, beating consensus estimates with $1.30 in earnings per share compared to the expected $0.85, and generating $12.43 billion in revenue, which exceeded the $11.96 billion forecast, demonstrating robust operational performance.
  • Recent analyst sentiment has turned positive, with Zacks Research upgrading the stock to a Strong Buy rating and Wall Street Zen raising its rating to Buy, reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects and value proposition.
  • With the current stock price at $61.46, POSCO Holdings Inc. offers a valuation that some analysts consider attractive, particularly given the company's recent strategic moves and earnings beats, providing a potential entry point for investors seeking exposure to the steel and materials sectors.

POSCO
Bear Case

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

  • Weiss Ratings downgraded POSCO Holdings Inc. from a Hold to a Sell rating, indicating concerns about the company's current valuation or future performance that may not be fully reflected in recent positive news.
  • The company's return on equity stands at 1.99% and net margin at 1.79%, which are relatively low figures that may suggest limited profitability or efficiency in converting revenue into profit, potentially limiting shareholder returns.
  • POSCO Holdings Inc. is planning to sell a significant stake in POSCO International and POSCO DX to raise capital for strategic investments, which could dilute the value of its holdings in these subsidiaries and impact its overall asset base.
  • The stock has a beta of 1.60, indicating higher volatility compared to the broader market, which could lead to more significant price swings and increased risk for investors, especially in uncertain economic conditions.
  • Despite recent earnings beats, the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30 and the need to secure external financing for new projects like the Argentina lithium operations may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.

PKX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for POSCO in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate 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 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

POSCO has been rated by research analysts at Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like POSCO more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for POSCO is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.56. Learn more on how PKX compares to other companies.

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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for POSCO analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/18/2026.
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