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Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)
$240.31-1.75 (-0.72%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Steel Dynamics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a steel producer and metal recycler in the United States.
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The Narrative
Steel Dynamics, Inc. in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $240.31 with a market capitalization of $37.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $271.21 (14 analysts), implying a +12.9% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 17% below its 52-week high of $288.74, remaining 14.4% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +12.9% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $6.09B↑ | $5.20B↑ | $4.41B↓ | $4.83B↑ | $4.57B |
| Gross Profit | $958.97M↑ | $763.22M↑ | $529.29M↓ | $757.88M↑ | $618.47M |
| Operating Income | $757.79M↑ | $580.20M↑ | $337.43M↓ | $550.15M↑ | $413.56M |
| Net Income | $534.09M↑ | $403.44M↑ | $266.03M↓ | $403.69M↑ | $298.73M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Steel Dynamics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a steel producer and metal recycler in the United States. It operates through four segments: Steel Operations, Metals Recycling Operations, Steel Fabrication Operations, and Aluminum O...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$37.62B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
23.75
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.53
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.86%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
17.06%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.21M
Recent News
Steel Dynamics (STLD) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
In the most recent trading session, Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed at $242.06, indicating a -1.61% shift from the previous trading day.
U.S. steel and materials stocks swing amid U.S.-Canada trade war
The VanEck Steel ETF and State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR swung sharply last week as U.S.-Canada tariff tensions escalated
Steel Dynamics (STLD) Stock Rallies On Proposed 50% Tariff
Steel Dynamics (NasdaqGS: STLD) stock rallied after a proposed 50% tariff on Canadian steel and vehicles was announced. Investors reacted to the prospect of reduced competition from Canadian steel producers in the US market. The proposed tariff could affect Steel Dynamics’ competitive position and future earnings profile if implemented. This tariff story highlights how trade policy can reshape opportunities across multiple industrial and infrastructure linked stocks. It is therefore worth...
Steel Dynamics (STLD) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
Steel Dynamics (STLD) concluded the recent trading session at $235.9, signifying a +2.09% move from its prior day's close.
Is Steel Dynamics (STLD) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Steel Dynamics (STLD). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?