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Steel Dynamics, Inc. STLD

Basic Materials — Steel
S&P 500 Member Dividend Champion (5y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
8.91
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell 1 — — — — — 2 2 1 — — —
Insider Ownership
7.23%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
34,970.00
Revenue
20,538.68
Net Income
1,599.33
Free Cash Flow
955.56
Net Debt
3,614.43
Current Ratio
3.18
Debt/Equity
0.45
P/E ratio
21.23
P/S ratio
1.65
P/B ratio
3.67
Past 5Y EPS Growth
26.49%
This Y EPS Growth
117.02%
Next Y EPS Growth
15.70%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
32.16%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.09
Annual Dividend Rate
1.70
Annual Dividend Yield
1.44%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 2.12
—
—
—
2025 2.00
—
—
—
—
2024 1.84
—
—
—
—
2023 1.70
—
—
—
—
2022 1.70
—
—
—
—
—
2021 1.04
—
—
—
—
2020 1.00
—
—
—
—
2019 0.96
—
—
—
—
2018 0.75
—
—
—
—
2017 0.62
—
—
—
—
2016 0.56
—
—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 2,122.10 737.28 769.88 567.71
Receivables 1,608.31 1,417.20 1,682.66 2,442.94
Inventory 2,894.63 3,113.73 3,738.52 3,955.62
Other 162.79 163.13 293.12 314.77
6,787.83 5,431.34 6,484.17 7,281.04
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 1,088.33 979.91 1,231.36 1,483.57
ST’ Debt 459.99 426.99 34.66 1.33
Other — — — —
2,332.30 2,150.58 2,122.25 2,287.31
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 5,204.86 6,091.56 — —
—
’25 4,369.20 4,565.12 4,828.22 4,414.05
18,176.58
’24 4,694.00 4,632.63 4,341.62 3,872.14
17,540.39
’23 4,893.21 5,081.63 4,587.06 4,233.42
18,795.32
’22 5,569.90 6,212.88 5,651.71 4,826.29
22,260.77
’21 3,544.60 4,465.31 5,088.29 5,310.66
18,408.85
’20 2,575.10 2,094.31 2,330.83 2,601.25
9,601.48
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 148.32 427.94 — —
—
’25 152.60 301.61 722.61 272.71
1,449.53
’24 355.22 382.56 759.85 346.87
1,844.50
’23 733.78 807.81 1,113.70 864.64
3,519.93
’22 818.97 1,001.85 1,496.16 1,143.43
4,460.40
’21 262.19 587.23 630.82 723.90
2,204.14
’20 211.28 486.01 151.79 137.95
987.03
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 10.34 304.09 — —
—
’25 (152.90) 13.28 556.92 84.22
501.51
’24 (19.09) (36.60) 138.50 (106.30)
(23.50)
’23 507.46 449.53 555.34 349.70
1,862.02
’22 659.64 837.71 1,254.93 799.23
3,551.50
’21 (47.67) 310.02 416.19 519.36
1,197.90
’20 (6.25) 176.29 (175.86) (205.21)
(211.02)
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 2.78 3.69 — —
—
’25 1.44 2.01 2.74 1.82
7.99
’24 3.67 2.72 2.05 1.36
9.84
’23 3.70 4.81 3.47 2.61
14.64
’22 5.71 6.44 5.03 3.61
20.92
’21 2.03 3.32 4.85 5.49
15.56
’20 0.88 0.36 0.47 0.89
2.59

Target Price Range

High
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Average
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Recommendation Rating

1.9
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 50.54 90.55 104.60 103.17 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 113.12 136.46 155.56 178.36 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12,060 12,600 13,000 14,400 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.85 1.49 1.35 1.26 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22,260.77 18,795.32 17,540.39 18,176.58 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 27.48% 21.53% 15.98% 13.16% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,021.07 3,218.94 1,982.88 1,492.97 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22.56% 17.13% 11.30% 8.21% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,879.49 2,467.33 1,549.96 1,187.31 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 384.20 437.80 478.91 551.39 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 121.38 112.85 112.86 122.98 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 21.06 14.72 9.89 8.02 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 24.32 21.13 11.87 9.81 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (4.96) (9.95) (12.02) (6.41) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 19.37 11.18 (0.15) 3.39 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 43.15 52.05 56.45 59.46 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 183.39 166.55 155.42 147.81 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.55 8.11 11.60 21.08 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.78 1.05 1.01 1.38 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.21 2.28 2.02 2.85 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.82 1.10 1.15 1.57 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.14 11.15 (860.42) 56.80 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,460.40 3,519.93 1,844.50 1,449.53 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (908.90) (1,657.90) (1,868.01) (948.02) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,551.50 1,862.02 (23.50) 501.51 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,605.72 4,455.53 3,280.76 4,361.92 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,070.58 3,071.06 3,231.01 4,211.16 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 813.94 948.96 2,493.73 3,441.29 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7,914.30 8,668.32 8,774.03 8,789.19 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 28.94% 16.86% 10.30% 7.56% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 36.46% 20.48% 10.78% 7.54% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 55.09% 29.56% 17.63% 13.50% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Steel Dynamics (STLD) has evolved into an efficiency powerhouse in the cyclical steel industry, dominating with low-cost electric arc mini-mills that outshine traditional rivals. It rode a post-pandemic supercycle to glory in 2021-2022, with revenue surging 92% to $18.4 billion, EBT exploding 497%, and ROE hitting 62% amid sky-high prices and infrastructure demand. But normalization hit hard in 2023-2024—revenue fell 21% to $17.5 billion, margins shrank from 27% to 16%, and net income halved—yet a rock-solid balance sheet, hefty expansions like the Sinton mill, and productivity gains kept it resilient, with shares holding near all-time highs.

Valuation looks reasonable for a rebound play: forward PE of 14-22, PB at 2.0, and shares trading near analyst targets (1% upside to mean, 4% to high). Analysts forecast revenue climbing 4% in 2025 and 14% in 2026, EPS jumping 37% to $13.51, fueled by capex moderation, FCF revival, and tailwinds like U.S. infrastructure, onshoring, and ESG-friendly operations. Risks like Chinese dumping and recession linger, but insider sells are modest, and STLD’s lean model positions it for the next upcycle.

This mini-mill maestro’s story of boom, bust, and comeback begs the question: Is it a dip worth buying? Dive into the full analysis for charts, peer comps, and the catalysts that could forge real gains.

Read full commentary →

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Latest News

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19 Sep

3 , 4:09 PM
Steel Dynamics issues upbeat Q3 EPS guidance with record shipments, setting stage for positive investor response and potential stock gains. Upbeat Q3 EPS guidance and record shipments signal stronger near-term financial performance with moderate effects on company trajectory.

3 , 1:11 PM
Steel Dynamics issued new Q3 2026 earnings guidance, prompting evaluation of whether the stock trades at a bargain valuation. New quarterly earnings guidance can shift near-term investor views on valuation but rarely alters long-term company trajectory.

18 Sep

4 , 8:19 AM
Steel Dynamics projects higher Q3 earnings due to strong steel demand. Higher earnings guidance from strong demand can significantly lift STLD valuation and investor outlook.

3 , 6:38 AM
Steel Dynamics issues third-quarter earnings guidance below Wall Street estimates. Below-expectation earnings guidance can pressure near-term stock price and investor sentiment.

17 Sep

3 , 4:30 PM
Steel Dynamics issues third quarter 2026 earnings guidance. Earnings guidance supplies forward financial targets that can shift near-term investor expectations and share price.

28 Aug

4 , 8:16 PM
Steel Dynamics (STLD) stock rallies on proposed 50% tariff. Proposed 50% tariff boosts domestic steel producer competitiveness and drives stock rally.

24 Aug

4 www.barchart.com, 2:22 PM
STLD stock leads U.S. steel stocks higher amid escalating trade war with Canada. Escalating trade war with Canada drives STLD stock gains and improves domestic steel producer positioning.

19 Aug

3 , 12:34 AM
Steel Dynamics (STLD) stock could be 30% undervalued as cash flow supports the investment case. Cash flow strength indicates potential for noticeable stock revaluation and improved market performance.

18 Aug

3 , 3:10 PM
Steel Dynamics undergoes leadership changes and dividend adjustments that may reshape investor strategies and company outlook. Leadership shifts and dividend moves typically create moderate effects on strategy and shareholder sentiment without major operational overhaul.

17 Aug

3 , 12:30 AM
US data-center demand boosts BlueScope steelmaker profit. US data-center steel demand growth indicates sector tailwinds that can lift STLD volumes and pricing.

13 Aug

4 , 10:30 AM
Widening spreads and tariff protection are driving Steel Dynamics (STLD) stock rally. Widening spreads and tariff protection are significantly boosting STLD performance and trajectory.

4 Aug

3 , 8:00 AM
Steel Dynamics names Theresa E. Wagler President and CEO while Mark D. Millett assumes Executive Chairman role. Internal CEO succession at Steel Dynamics may shift strategic priorities and investor sentiment in the near term.

21 Jul

4 , 7:00 PM
Steel Dynamics Inc reported record steel shipments and strong financial results during its Q2 2026 earnings call. Record shipments reflect robust demand and operational strength likely to lift future performance and investor sentiment.

4 , 6:15 PM
Steel Dynamics posted record Q2 2026 results that strengthen its financial position and support positive shareholder value through improved earnings and market positioning. Record quarterly results signal major positive shifts in financial performance and investor outlook for Steel Dynamics.

3 , 5:13 PM
STLD earnings highlight aluminum operations and refocus attention on company valuation. Earnings spotlight aluminum segment and valuation without altering core trajectory.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 1:03 PM
Steel Dynamics Q2 earnings call highlighted strong revenue and EPS growth, higher steel shipments, and raised full-year guidance on robust demand in key end markets. Q2 earnings figures and raised guidance offer moderate short-term insight into financial trajectory and market sentiment.

3 , 8:51 AM
Steel Dynamics reported Q2 earnings above estimates alongside year-over-year revenue growth. Quarterly earnings beat with revenue growth signals improved financial results that support near-term valuation.

3 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Steel Dynamics reported Q2 2026 earnings results and outlook during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings updates can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

3 www.manufacturingdive.com, 7:07 AM
Steel Dynamics reported upbeat Q2 results tempered by losses in aluminum operations. Mixed quarterly results with aluminum losses point to moderate short-term effects on performance without shifting long-term trajectory.

20 Jul

4 , 4:30 PM
Steel Dynamics reported its second quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings directly shape investor views and near-term valuation for Steel Dynamics.

3 , 6:30 PM
Steel Dynamics (STLD) Q2 earnings featured key metrics compared against analyst estimates. Q2 earnings metrics versus estimates offer moderate insight into financial performance and near-term sentiment.

13 Jul

3 , 10:00 AM
Steel Dynamics earnings expected to grow ahead of next week's release. Anticipated earnings growth may moderately influence near-term investor sentiment and share price around the report date.

27 Jun

3 , 8:14 PM
Steel Dynamics lowered Q2 EPS guidance, raising questions over sustainability of its margin expansion for STLD investors. Lowered EPS guidance directly signals near-term pressure on earnings and margin expectations.

19 Jun

3 , 8:26 AM
STLD forecasts Q2 earnings growth from robust demand and higher steel prices. Earnings growth outlook tied to demand and prices will lift near-term stock sentiment and valuation.

17 Jun

4 , 4:30 PM
Steel Dynamics issues earnings guidance for second quarter 2026. Company earnings guidance directly shapes near-term investor expectations and share price movement.

28 May

3 Simply Wall St., 7:06 PM
Steel Dynamics maintains steady dividends, raising questions whether this approach conceals trade-offs in capital allocation that could affect long-term growth and returns. Questions on dividend policy versus capital allocation may affect investor perception of STLD financial priorities and trajectory.

24 Apr

4 www.fool.com, 10:31 AM
Steel Dynamics (STLD) stock spiked this week amid favorable factors that could propel further gains. Stock spike driven by positive catalysts signals significant potential for sustained market performance and investor momentum.

23 Apr

4 Simply Wall St., 6:54 AM
Analysts raised Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) price target to US$223 following earnings update. Analyst price target hike to $223 reflects strong earnings-driven optimism likely boosting investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

3 Insider Monkey, 4:06 PM
Wells Fargo raised its price target for Steel Dynamics (STLD) to $207 from a prior level and maintained a bullish stance on the steel sector. Wells Fargo's price target increase to $207 signals positive analyst sentiment likely to moderately influence STLD's market performance and investor confidence.

22 Apr

4 GuruFocus.com, 3:03 AM
Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) reported record shipments and robust performance in Q1 2026 earnings call highlights. Record shipments and robust results demonstrate strong demand and operational strength, significantly boosting STLD's future performance and investor sentiment.
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