POSCO Holdings: Solid Performance And Favorable Prospects

I maintain my "Buy" rating for POSCO after analyzing its above-expectations results and positive financial outlook. PKX's 1Q2026 EBIT rose 24.3% YoY and beat the consensus by 20.3%, thanks to the outperformance of its battery materials and infrastructure units. I am predicting another substantial growth in its operating income for full-year FY2026; the key lies with the steel business' likely financial improvement driven by price hikes and asset rationalization.