1. Hyundai Steel IR: What Happened?

Hyundai Steel participated in Mirae Asset Securities Korea Corporate Day 2025 and held its IR presentation on September 12, 2025. The presentation covered the company’s Q2 2025 earnings results, key management updates, and a Q&A session.

2. Why It Matters: Overcoming Q1 Losses and Future Growth

Hyundai Steel reported losses in both operating income and net profit in Q1 2025. Amidst a global economic slowdown and weakening steel demand, the market is focused on the company’s Q2 performance and future growth strategy. Investors are particularly interested in the concrete plans and progress of the US electric arc furnace construction and green technology investments.

3. Key Takeaways and Investor Action Plan

  • Q2 Earnings: Improvement from Q1, future earnings outlook
  • US Electric Arc Furnace: Investment size, progress, expected profitability, North American market strategy
  • Green Technology: Low-carbon production system, hydrogen reduction steel technology roadmap
  • Cost Management and Profitability Improvement: Strategies for raw material price and exchange rate fluctuations
  • Macroeconomic Uncertainty Response: Strategies to minimize the impact of global economic slowdown, interest rate changes, and protectionism

Based on the information presented, investors should assess Hyundai Steel’s short-term profitability improvement potential and long-term growth prospects to make informed investment decisions.