U.S. Steel Corporation’s (X) record results signal stellar growth. The company’s strong cash flow enables it to hike dividends, which is what occurred in late July when U.S. Steel upped its dividend by 5 cents per share, declaring a 30-cent dividend. The company’s earnings per share are expected to grow by 14% over the next 3 to 5 years, outpacing the industry average projection of 10%.

Company Description

United States Steel Corporation produces steel, running major production operations in the United States, Canada and Central Europe. The company manufactures a wide range of value-added steel sheet and tubular products for the automotive, appliance, container, industrial machinery, construction, and oil and gas industries. U.S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bullish Forecasts

United States Steel Corporation has seen analysts boost full-year earnings estimates. Forecasts of $20.61 per share climbed from $16.98 over the past 60 trading days. The most accurate estimate is

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