Park Kyung Ho's questions to Posco Holdings Inc (PKX) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Park Kyung Ho of Hyundai Motor Securities inquired about POSCO's second-half outlook for the steel market, considering potential production cuts in China and anti-dumping tariffs. He also asked about the status of price negotiations with automotive and shipbuilding clients, progress on the Indian joint venture, potential interest in Liberty Steel's Australian assets, and the company's view on the recent rebound in lithium prices.
Answer
The Head of the Marketing Office stated that potential Chinese production cuts would positively impact POSCO's profits in the second half. Regarding price negotiations, they expect a slight upward adjustment for shipbuilding steel but stable prices for automotive steel. A department head confirmed the Indian JV is on track for its 2031 target, and the company is positively reviewing the acquisition of Liberty Steel's Waiala assets for its mining and renewable energy potential. The Energy Head added that they expect lithium prices to continue a phased rebound, likely not falling below the $8 mark.