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30 Jul 2026, 08:05 UTC · 2h ago
POSCO Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
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POSCO's rechargeable battery materials business returned to an operating surplus for the first time in nine quarters. — A return to profitability in a key growth segment after two years of losses signals a potential inflection point for the company's EV materials valuation.
+0.60POSCO Argentina recorded its first quarterly operating profit since incorporation, with sales volume increasing 160% sequentially. — The transition to profitability in the lithium operation proves the viability of its Argentina assets and provides a foundation for future capacity expansion.
+0.50POSCO expects its restructuring initiatives to generate KRW 3.5 trillion in free cash flow by 2028. — Significant projected cash inflows from divestments and restructuring improve the company's balance sheet and ability to fund CapEx.
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Consolidated operating profit rose 16% sequentially to KRW 819 billion in the second quarter. — Broad-based profit growth across steel, energy, and battery materials indicates operational resilience despite macroeconomic headwinds.
+0.30The company completed a 2.5 million-ton electric arc furnace (EAF) to mitigate European carbon-border regulations and target high-margin carbon-reduced steel. — Proactive investment in green steel reduces regulatory risk in the EU and opens a premium pricing channel.
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Reported higher second-quarter earnings, growth in battery materials, and the first quarterly operating profit for its Argentina lithium operation.
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