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UNITED STATES STEEL CORP

United States Steel

United States Steel Corp operates in the United States but also has a steelmaking capacity in Slovakia. The company's operating segments include North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular). The Flat-Rolled segment includes U. S. Steel's integrated steel plants and equity investees in North America involved in the production of slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as all iron ore and coke production facilities in the United States. It serves North American customers in the service center, conversion, transportation, construction, container, and appliance, and electrical markets.

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United States Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) underwent analysis by 7 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated United States Steel and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $42.14, accompanied by a high estimate of $45.00 and a low estimate of $39.00. Observing a 1.03% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $41.71. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743444043_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of United States Steel's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Katja Jancic</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Katja Jancic</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Peterson</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carlos De Alba</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carlos De Alba</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Peterson</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher LeFemina</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to United States Steel. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of United States Steel compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for United States Steel's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of United States Steel's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/X/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on United States Steel analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind United States Steel</h2>
United States Steel Corp operates in the United States but also has a steelmaking capacity in Slovakia. The company's operating segments include North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular). The Flat-Rolled segment includes U. S. Steel's integrated steel plants and equity investees in North America involved in the production of slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as all iron ore and coke production facilities in the United States. It serves North American customers in the service center, conversion, transportation, construction, container, and appliance, and electrical markets.
<h3>United States Steel's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: United States Steel's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -15.32%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: United States Steel's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -2.54%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): United States Steel's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -0.78%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): United States Steel's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.44%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: United States Steel's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.37, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Deep Dive Into United States Steel Stock: Analyst Perspectives (7 Ratings)

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on United States Steel. Our analysis of options history for United States Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) revealed 16 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 43% of traders were bullish, while 31% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 7 were puts, with a value of $408,964, and 9 were calls, valued at $310,980.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $39.0 to $52.5 for United States Steel over the recent three months. 
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Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in United States Steel's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to United States Steel's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $39.0 to $52.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>United States Steel Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743439532_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$79.8K</td>
<td align="right">148</td>
<td align="right">66</td>
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<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$79.2K</td>
<td align="right">148</td>
<td align="right">132</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.15</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td align="right">25</td>
<td align="right">109</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td align="right">695</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$57.2K</td>
<td align="right">695</td>
<td align="right">110</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United States Steel</h3>
United States Steel Corp operates in the United States but also has a steelmaking capacity in Slovakia. The company's operating segments include North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular). The Flat-Rolled segment includes U. S. Steel's integrated steel plants and equity investees in North America involved in the production of slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as all iron ore and coke production facilities in the United States. It serves North American customers in the service center, conversion, transportation, construction, container, and appliance, and electrical markets.
<h3>Present Market Standing of United States Steel</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,005,917, with X's price down by -3.02%, positioned at $41.7.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 31 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About United States Steel</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $44.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Outperform rating on United States Steel, maintaining a target price of $45. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from BMO Capital lowers its rating to Market Perform with a new price target of $45. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Overweight rating on United States Steel, maintaining a target price of $43. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on United States Steel, which currently sits at a price target of $43. 
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BMO Capital Downgrades United States Steel to Market Perform, Maintains Price Target to $45

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The revised terms would preserve the $55-per-share acquisition price and Nippon would begin making sizable capital investments into U.S. Steel as soon as possible, the sources said.&nbsp;
Legal and political hurdles remain. Both companies are involved in a lawsuit against the U.S. government, which recently sought deadline extensions to continue merger talks. The United Steelworkers union and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/mid-cap/25/01/43275376/who-is-alan-kestenbaum-activist-investor-ancoras-pick-to-lead-us-steel">activist investors </a>like Ancora have also voiced opposition and are lobbying the Trump administration for alternative plans.&nbsp;
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As of March 28, 2025, two stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">United States Steel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 20, the company guided for the first quarter of 2025 adjusted EPS loss of 53 cents – 49 cents vs. consensus loss of 30 cents. Also, the company expects adjusted EBITDA of about $125 million in the first quarter of 2025, in line with prior first quarter outlook of $100 million – $150 million. The company's stock gained around 7% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/X">52-week high of $43.61</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 73.6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>X Price Action: Shares of United States Steel gained 0.1% to close at $42.98 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMY#NYSE">HMY</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Oct. 10, 2024, JP Morgan analyst Catherine Cunningham upgraded Harmony Gold Mining Co from Underweight to Neutral and raised the price target from $4.9 to $8.2. The company's stock gained around 29% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HMY">has a 52-week high</a> of $13.12.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.9</li>
<li>HMY Price Action: Shares of Harmony Gold Mining gained 2.2% to close at $12.84 on Thursday.</li>
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U.S. Steel Amends Stockholder Letter, Clarifies Misstatements Related To Ancora Proxy Contest And CSX Executive History

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on United States Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with X, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 26 uncommon options trades for United States Steel.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 30% bullish and 61%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $677,870, and 20 are calls, for a total amount of $1,511,092.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $31.0 to $50.0 for United States Steel during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for United States Steel's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of United States Steel's whale activity within a strike price range from $31.0 to $50.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>United States Steel 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742841044_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$0.7</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$617.5K</td>
<td>20.8K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.04</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$2.02</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$404.0K</td>
<td>34.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.79</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$86.8K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>330</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$78.1K</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$78.1K</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United States Steel</h3>
United States Steel Corp operates in the United States but also has a steelmaking capacity in Slovakia. The company's operating segments include North American Flat-Rolled (Flat-Rolled), Mini Mill, U. S. Steel Europe (USSE), and Tubular Products (Tubular). The Flat-Rolled segment includes U. S. Steel's integrated steel plants and equity investees in North America involved in the production of slabs, strip mill plates, sheets, and tin mill products, as well as all iron ore and coke production facilities in the United States. It serves North American customers in the service center, conversion, transportation, construction, container, and appliance, and electrical markets.
<h3>Current Position of United States Steel</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,504,686, with X's price up by 1.37%, positioned at $41.46.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 38 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About United States Steel</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $43.67.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Equal-Weight rating on United States Steel with a target price of $43. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on United States Steel, which currently sits at a price target of $43. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on United States Steel, which currently sits at a price target of $45. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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BMO Capital analyst Katja Jancic maintains United States Steel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $40 to $45.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on United States Steel, Raises Price Target to $45

United States Steel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) is flashing bullish signals, riding an 8.35% gain over the past five days and forming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/golden-cross">a Golden Cross</a>, a technical indicator often linked to continued upside. 
Shares now sit above their key moving averages, suggesting strong momentum as Wall Street weighs the company's earnings outlook and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44380592/trump-eyes-approval-of-controversial-steel-merger-nippon-and-us-steel-await-key-decision">merger drama</a>.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="618" height="487" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21074314/Screenshot-2025-03-21-at-5.13.01-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-835753" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21074314/Screenshot-2025-03-21-at-5.13.01-PM.png 618w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/21074314/Screenshot-2025-03-21-at-5.13.01-PM-300x236.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px" /></a></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">X Stock: Golden Cross Fuels Bullish Momentum</h2>
X stock has decisively broken above its short- and long-term moving averages, reinforcing a bullish trend:
<ul>
<li>The stock trades at $41.06, well above its eight-day SMA (simple moving average) of $39.51, 20-day SMA of $38.42 and 50-day SMA of $37.56 &#8211; all flashing bullish signals.</li>
<li>Even its 200-day SMA of $37.40 is far behind, underscoring solid technical strength.</li>
</ul>
With this momentum, traders are watching whether X can break through resistance and extend gains.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">JPMorgan: Solid Foundation, But Merger Uncertainty Lingers</h2>
JPMorgan analyst Bill Peterson remains Overweight on X stock, with a $43 price target. The firm's Q1 EBITDA guidance of $125 million was in line with estimates and stronger than mini-mill rivals like Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) and Nucor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>).
However, challenges remain, including lagged pricing impacts, European demand weakness and start-up costs for its BRS2 expansion.
While the Nippon Steel Corp (OTCPK: NISTF) merger remains uncertain, Peterson sees US Steel's valuation supported above $40 per share, suggesting any regulatory setback could create a dip-buying opportunity.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Billionaire Druckenmiller Bets Big On X Stock</h2>
Adding intrigue, hedge fund titan Stanley Druckenmiller has more than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/03/44423382/billionaire-stanley-druckenmiller-boosts-us-steel-stake-by-143-is-he-betting-on-merger">doubled his stake</a> in US Steel, increasing his position by 143% last quarter. His bet comes as President Donald Trump hints at supporting the blocked Nippon deal—potentially reopening the door for a takeover.
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United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) shares are trading lower premarket on Friday. On Thursday, the company guided for the first quarter of 2025 adjusted EPS loss of 53 cents &#8211; 49 cents vs. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44425492/united-states-steel-corporation-provides-first-quarter-2025-guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus loss of 30 cents</a>.
Also, the company expects adjusted EBITDA of about $125 million in the first quarter of 2025, in line with prior&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;outlook of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43353295" rel="noreferrer noopener">$100 million&nbsp;&#8211; $150 million.</a>
The company projects the Flat-Rolled segment&#8217;s adjusted EBITDA to be lower sequentially on typical seasonal logistics constraints in the mining sector, which is expected to unwind in the second quarter.
United States Steel expects higher average selling prices and higher volumes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">to partially offset this mining impact.</a>
Meanwhile, the company anticipates Mini Mill segment&#8217;s adjusted EBITDA to be higher Q/Q on higher shipments.
Apart from this, the European segment&#8217;s adjusted EBITDA is expected to improve Q/Q due to an increase in shipments, volume efficiencies, and favorable raw material pricing despite the challenging demand environment in Europe.
On the other hand, the company sees Tubular segment&#8217;s adjusted EBITDA to be higher Q/Q led by an increase in prime shipments and rise in average selling prices.
President and Chief Executive Officer David B. Burritt said, &#8221;BR2 is expected to make a significant contribution to our 2025 EBITDA, with run-rate throughput expected during the second half of 2025 and full run-rate capability in 2026.&#8221;
&#8220;We applaud President Trump&#8217;s leadership and advocacy for the American steel industry in his recent tariff announcements. We continue to assess the benefit we expect from these tariff policies.&#8221;
&#8221;Combined with the partnership with Nippon Steel, which includes investment commitments, technology transfer and innovation, U. S. Steel&#8217;s future is extremely bright.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;VanEck Steel ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLX#NYSE">SLX</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Metals &amp; Mining ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XME#NYSE">XME</a>).
Price Action: X shares are down 1.34% at $40.51 premarket at the last check Friday.
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US Steel Faces Q1 Pressures, But Eyes Long-Term Gains From BR2 & Nippon Partnership

First Quarter Adjusted EBITDA Commentary
The Flat-Rolled segment's adjusted EBITDA is expected to be lower than the fourth quarter primarily driven by typical seasonal logistics constraints in the mining sector, which will unwind in the second quarter. We anticipate that higher average selling prices and increased volumes will partially offset this mining impact.
The Mini Mill segment's adjusted EBITDA is expected to be higher than the fourth quarter due to an increase in shipments. For the first quarter, we expect approximately $50 million in ramp-related impact from BR2. These costs are included in our first quarter adjusted EBITDA guidance for the Mini Mill segment.
The European segment's adjusted EBITDA is expected to improve compared to the fourth quarter, largely due to an increase in shipments, volume efficiencies and favorable raw material pricing, yet the sector will continue to face pressures from a challenging demand environment in Europe.
The Tubular segment's adjusted EBITDA is expected to be higher than the fourth quarter due to an increase in prime shipments and higher average selling prices.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="1">UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA GUIDANCE&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="1">(Dollars in millions)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Reconciliation to Projected Adjusted EBITDA Included in Guidance</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">Q1 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Projected net earnings attributable to United States Steel Corporation included in guidance</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(145</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Estimated income tax provision</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(50</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Estimated net interest and other financial costs (income)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">30</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Estimated depreciation, depletion, and amortization</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">245</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Projected EBITDA included in guidance</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">80</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Estimated adjustments</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">45</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Projected adjusted EBITDA included in guidance</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">125</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="1">UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS GUIDANCE&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="1">(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Reconciliation to Projected Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to U. S. Steel Included in Guidance</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">Q1 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Projected net earnings attributable to United States Steel Corporation included in guidance</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(145</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Estimated adjustments</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">30</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Projected adjusted net earnings attributable to United States Steel Corporation included in guidance</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(115</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure><figure class="table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Reconciliation to Projected Adjusted Net Earnings Per Diluted Share Included in Guidance</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">Q1 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Projected net earnings per diluted share included in guidance (mid-point of guidance)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(0.64</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Estimated adjustments</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">0.13</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Projected adjusted net earnings per diluted share included in guidance (mid-point of guidance)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(0.51</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Note: This reconciliation excludes the impact of the Company's quarterly adjustment related to the surplus VEBA assets and certain transaction-related costs. See Note 18 in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, for an explanation of the surplus VEBA assets. The excluded items are not expected to impact adjusted EBITDA.

United States Steel Corp Sees Q1 2025 EPS $(0.53)-$(0.49) Vs $(0.30) Est; Sees Adj. EBITDA Of ~$125M

United States Steel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>), a giant of American industry, fell into tough times in recent decades. As company management <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43576917/trump-says-reconsiders-nippon-steels-149-billion-us-steel-deal-theyve-agreed-to-invest-heavilyas-opposed-to-own-it">explores merger opportunities</a>, hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller made a large bet on the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company.
What Happened: Druckenmiller&#8217;s Duquesne Family Office&#8217;s latest 13f filing showed an increased stake in the steel giant.
The hedge fund manager owned 1,610,040 company shares as of Dec. 31, 2024, up from 663,090 in 2024&#8217;s third quarter. Thus, Druckenmiller increased his stake by 143% just a few months after initiating his position.
United States Steel has frequently been in the headlines in recent months. The company planned to be acquired for $15 billion by Japanese company Nippon Steel, but the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42870745/nippon-steel-ceo-slams-tariffs-defends-15-billion-us-steel-merger-amid-national-security-concerns-we-never-think-that-industry-can-become-stronger-through-tariffs-alone" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Biden Administration blocked</a> the deal.
The odds of a deal between the two companies clearing regulators appeared low during much of 2024. Another bidder <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/mid-cap/25/01/43275376/who-is-alan-kestenbaum-activist-investor-ancoras-pick-to-lead-us-steel">challenged Nippon Steel</a> to acquire the company in January.
However, President Donald Trump has recently contemplated <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/02/43574248/trump-hints-at-rekindling-nippon-steels-14-billion-acquisition-of-united-steel-in-talks-with-japanese-pm-ishiba">supporting the deal</a> after meeting with Japanese officials. The Trump Administration recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44380592/trump-eyes-approval-of-controversial-steel-merger-nippon-and-us-steel-await-key-decision">granted the companies</a> a 21-day extension in their lawsuit over the proposed merger.
Druckenmiller, famously a top-down investor, could have invested in United States Steel due to possible Trump Administration tailwinds. The company&#8217;s stock has also benefitted from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44269301/trumps-25-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminum-imports-take-effect-eu-retaliates-us-steel-nucor-century-aluminum-and-other-domestic-stocks-cheer">Trump&#8217;s steel tariffs</a>. 
Shares of United States Steel are trading up over 25% in 2025, one of the top-performing stocks according to <a href="http://benzinga.com/pro">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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