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POSCO Holdings Q2 2025 earnings summary

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Q2 2025 earnings summary31 Jul, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q2 consolidated revenue reached KRW17.6 trillion, with operating profit at KRW610 billion, marking two consecutive quarters of growth amid global tariff uncertainties.

  • Steel segment saw improved sales volumes and margins due to lower raw material costs and efficiency gains, while battery materials faced higher deficits from ramp-up costs and falling lithium prices.

  • Portfolio management achieved a 45% progress rate, generating KRW1 trillion in cash from 56 completed projects since 2024.

  • Ongoing restructuring and divestment of non-core assets, including the sale of the loss-making PCSS subsidiary in China, are expected to generate significant cash flow.

  • Net profit dropped to KRW84 billion, mainly due to non-operating losses including FX and asset impairment.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 operating profit margin improved to 5.7%, up from 3.9% in the previous quarter.

  • EBITDA for Q2 was KRW1.6 trillion; first half cumulative CapEx reached KRW3.1 trillion.

  • Net debt decreased quarter-over-quarter due to investment, working capital management, and portfolio cash injections.

  • Revenue increased by KRW119 billion sequentially; operating profit rose by KRW39 billion to KRW607 billion.

  • EPS fell to KRW1,975 from KRW3,735 in the previous quarter.

Outlook and guidance

  • Profit levels are expected to be sustained into Q3, supported by ongoing efficiency projects and favorable market conditions.

  • Targeting consolidation of 47 additional assets in 2H 2025 to generate KRW1 trillion in cash, aiming for a cumulative KRW2 trillion by year-end.

  • Continued focus on cost innovation, digital transformation, and high-value product development to enhance competitiveness.

  • Lithium business is anticipated to benefit from market opportunities and new joint ventures, with gradual recovery in lithium prices projected.

  • Steel sales volume in the second half is expected to surpass the first half, aided by resumed operations at key facilities.

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POSCO Holdings Inc. is a multinational industrial company engaged in steel manufacturing, battery materials, and energy solutions. The company operates through subsidiaries and business units, producing a wide range of steel products for industries such as automotive, construction, and shipbuilding. POSCO also focuses on developing advanced materials, including lithium and nickel for battery applications, as well as hydrogen and renewable energy initiatives. The company is headquartered in Pohang, South Korea, and its shares are listed on the KRX.

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