Zacks Research Analysts Decrease Earnings Estimates for X

United States Steel Co. (NYSE:X) – Analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q4 2025 earnings estimates for shares of United States Steel in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, January 23rd. Zacks Research analyst A. Barman now anticipates that the basic materials company will post earnings of $0.47 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.62. The consensus estimate for United States Steel’s current full-year earnings is $1.78 per share.

United States Steel (NYSE:X) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The basic materials company reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.15. The company had revenue of $3.85 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.77 billion. United States Steel had a net margin of 2.41% and a return on equity of 6.01%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 13.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.36 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also commented on X. Bank of America initiated coverage on United States Steel in a research report on Monday, January 6th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on shares of United States Steel from $44.00 to $40.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 17th. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price target on shares of United States Steel from $43.00 to $40.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 20th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on shares of United States Steel from $45.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 6th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, United States Steel currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $41.07.

United States Steel Price Performance

United States Steel stock opened at $36.80 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $35.48 and a 200-day simple moving average of $37.09. The stock has a market cap of $8.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.21 and a beta of 1.88. United States Steel has a 12-month low of $26.92 and a 12-month high of $48.41.

Institutional Trading of United States Steel

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. ORG Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in United States Steel during the 4th quarter worth $30,000. Palouse Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of United States Steel during the third quarter valued at about $35,000. Gladius Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of United States Steel during the third quarter worth about $39,000. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in shares of United States Steel by 50.0% in the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,326 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 442 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new position in United States Steel in the third quarter valued at about $59,000. 81.92% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

United States Steel Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 11th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 11th were given a $0.05 dividend. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.54%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 8th. United States Steel’s payout ratio is currently 13.16%.

United States Steel Company Profile

United States Steel Corporation produces and sells flat-rolled and tubular steel products primarily in North America and Europe. The company operates through North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular) segments. The Flat-Rolled segment offers slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as iron ore and coke.