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Steel Dynamics, Inc.

STLD

Last
$238.38
Day
+1.8%
1y
+58.5%
5y
+300.2%
52w
-18.9%
SPY YTD
+13.3%
XLB
+6.8%
Earnings
2026-10-199d
EMA 21
234.43
EMA 50
237.44
EMA 200
218.47
20d high
-5.2%
5y high
-18.9%
5y range
77th
Website · 14,400 employees · United States

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Score
-5
Hold
avoid
Signal
Sell
Target
$245.87
Stop
$224.42
Stop distance
5.9%
Target vs last
+3.1%

Bull / bear case

Site-generated summary from fundamentals, news, and score — not investment advice. As of 2026-10-07.

Bull case
  • Steel Dynamics, Inc. is well-positioned in the steel industry, benefiting from a growing demand for steel products in various sectors, including construction and automotive.
  • Revenue increased by 17% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $6.1 billion.
  • Operating margin expanded to 12.4%, reflecting improved operational efficiency.
Bear case
  • The steel industry faces challenges from fluctuating raw material prices and potential regulatory changes that could impact profitability.
  • The trailing P/E ratio stands at 21.59, indicating that the stock may be overvalued compared to historical averages.
  • Debt to equity ratio is at 46.92, suggesting a higher reliance on debt financing which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.

Fundamentals

Market cap$33.56BEnterprise value$37.33BTrailing P/E21.23Forward P/E11.67
PEG11.95Price / book3.57Beta1.49Dividend yield0.91%
Revenue growth33.4%Earnings growth83.6%Gross margin14.7%Operating margin11.5%
Profit margin7.8%ROE17.6%ROA7.9%Debt / equity0.47
Current ratio3.18Free cash flow$234.19MAnalyst recommendationbuyMean target$270.96
52w high$288.7452w low$140.87

Quarterly

2026-Q22026-Q12025-Q42025-Q32025-Q22025-Q1
Revenue$6.1B$5.2B$4.4B$4.8B$4.6B—
Op margin12.4%11.1%7.6%11.4%9.1%—
Net income$534M$403M$266M$404M$299M—
Gross margin15.7%14.7%12.0%15.7%13.5%—
Gross profit$959M$763M$529M$758M$618M—
Operating income$758M$580M$337M$550M$414M—
  • Revenue +17% vs prior quarter ($6.1B vs $5.2B).
  • Gross margin 15.7% (was 14.7% prior quarter).
  • Operating margin expanded to 12.4%.

Yearly (6y)

20252024202320222021
Revenue$18.2B$17.5B$18.8B$22.3B—
Op margin8.8%12.0%18.2%24.9%—
Net income$1.2B$1.5B$2.5B$3.9B—
Gross margin13.2%16.0%21.5%27.5%—
Gross profit$2.4B$2.8B$4.0B$6.1B—
Operating income$1.6B$2.1B$3.4B$5.5B—
Headline scan

No flags

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News

STLD · daily+67.7% over 260 sessions
Close EMA21 EMA50 EMA200
129.01170.84212.68254.51296.352025-092025-112026-012026-042026-062026-082026-10
Quarterly · revenue, net income, margins
Revenue Net income Gross margin Op margin
$0M$1.5B$3.0B$4.6B$6.1B0%8%16%2025-Q22025-Q32025-Q42026-Q12026-Q2