POSCO Holdings Lays Out Value-Up Plan: 35–40% Payout, KRW 29.1T Investment, and a 2028 PBR Target of 1.0

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POSCO Holdings announced a value-up plan featuring a 35–40% shareholder return policy, KRW 29.1T in investments, and 2028 targets of KRW 87.9T revenue and 1.0x PBR, alongside plans to monetize subsidiary stakes.

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• Shareholder Return Policy Set at 35–40%

  For 2026–2028, POSCO Holdings targets a total shareholder return ratio of 35–40% of adjusted controlling-interest net income, combining dividends and share buybacks/cancellations.

• KRW 29.1 Trillion Mid-Term Investment Plan

  The 2026–2028 investment plan allocates KRW 7.6T to industrial (steel), KRW 3.7T to strategic (lithium, CAM, AAM), and KRW 3.1T to energy, with a focus on overseas steel capacity and lithium expansion.

• 2028 Financial Targets: Revenue KRW 87.9T, PBR 1.0

  The plan targets consolidated revenue of KRW 87.9 trillion (8.4% CAGR), ROIC of 5.8%, and a price-to-book ratio of 1.0 by 2028, signaling a commitment to closing the valuation discount.

• Subsidiary Stake Monetization to Reduce Holding Discount

  POSCO Holdings plans to optimize shareholdings in key listed subsidiaries to around 50% by end-2027, using proceeds to fund strategic investments and additional share buybacks, aiming to resolve the holding company discount.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · PKX · Manufacturing

A detailed corporate value-up plan from POSCO Holdings formalizes a shareholder return policy of 35–40% of adjusted net profit, a KRW 29.1 trillion mid-term investment plan, and explicit 2028 financial targets including a PBR of 1.0. The plan also outlines monetization of listed subsidiary stakes to reduce the holding company discount and a raised restructuring target. This material strategic disclosure directly addresses the persistent valuation gap and provides a roadmap for capital allocation and growth.