POSCO Holdings stock reports stronger second quarter profit

Published on 10/07/2026 at 02:54 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

POSCO Holdings stock posted KRW 19.3 trillion in Q2 revenue, up 9.7 percent year over year. Operating profit reached KRW 819 billion, while the ADR closed at USD 58.23 on October 5, 2026.

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POSCO Holdings (ISIN US6934831099) closed at USD 58.23 on the NYSE on October 5, 2026, while its market capitalization stood at USD 17.8 billion on October 6. The latest operating figures point to a sharper earnings profile, with quarterly revenue and profit both improving in Q2 2026.

Q2 revenue rises 9.7 percent

According to ATSView, POSCO Holdings generated KRW 19.3 trillion in Q2 2026 revenue, an increase of 9.7 percent from the same quarter a year earlier. Operating profit reached KRW 819 billion, equal to a 4.3 percent margin, while net income was KRW 761 billion.

The comparison matters because the revenue increase was accompanied by a stronger profit contribution. Q2 operating profit was higher than the KRW 707 billion reported for Q1 2026, while net income exceeded the KRW 543 billion recorded in the preceding quarter.

Battery materials support earnings

KED Global reported on October 5, 2026, that gains in POSCO Holdings' battery materials and energy units helped offset weakness in the steel business. The report described the quarterly profit as better than expected, making the segment mix central to the earnings story.

For investors, the figures show why the company cannot be assessed through steel prices alone. Revenue of KRW 19.3 trillion and operating profit of KRW 819 billion give the battery materials and energy businesses a measurable role in the group's current results, even as steel remains the core activity.

ADR remains below yearly high

POSCO Holdings' NYSE ADR traded within a 52-week range of USD 44.99 to USD 92.40 as of October 6, 2026. The USD 58.23 close therefore sat USD 34.17 below the yearly high, leaving the earnings improvement to be weighed against a share price still well below its upper range.

The stock closed at USD 58.23 on October 5, 2026, on the NYSE. The market capitalization was USD 17.8 billion as of October 6, 2026.