[Market Focus] Posco International Rises Over 5% on Expectations of Operating Profit Growth Next Year

The stock price of Posco International is on the rise, with expectations for a significant increase in operating profit starting next year.

As of 9:23 a.m. on September 25, 2025, Posco International was trading at 51,200 won, up 2,500 won (5.13%) from the previous trading day.

On this day, KB Securities initiated its analysis of Posco International with a "Buy" investment rating and a target price of 63,000 won.

Choi Yonghyun, a researcher at KB Securities, stated, "A significant increase in operating profit is expected starting next year," and projected that the average annual growth rate of earnings per share (EPS) over the next three years would reach 22%.

In particular, he cited the following as growth drivers: the effect of expanding production capacity through the acquisition of stable clients, the expansion of the value chain in the LNG (liquefied natural gas) and palm sectors, and the mitigation of raw material price fluctuation risks.

The performance outlook is also positive. This year, operating profit is expected to reach 1.132 trillion won, up 1.3% from last year's 1.117 trillion won. Next year, it is projected to increase by 12.5% to 1.274 trillion won. By 2027, it is estimated to expand further to 1.407 trillion won.

Choi also noted that Posco International is expected to continue playing a central role in large-scale government-led projects, leveraging its resource and energy development capabilities.