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Steel Dynamics(NASDAQ) STLD

Market Cap$35.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1996)+8,374%
5 Year+307%
1 Year+63%
1 Month+3%
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$239.67
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After hours$239.88+$0.21 (+0.09%)
Steel Dynamics last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 239.902026-10-22
Steel Dynamics stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.36%USD 240.762026-10-15
1 month+2.77%USD 233.432026-09-22
3 month-2.69%USD 246.522026-07-24
Year to date+42.68%USD 168.142025-12-31
1 year+63.22%USD 146.982025-10-22
3 year+152.91%USD 94.862023-10-23
5 year+306.59%USD 59.002021-10-22
Since inception+8,374.2%USD 2.931996-11-22

Steel Dynamics Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$35.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$22.22B

Net Income (TTM)

$1.96B

EPS (TTM)

$13.55

P/E Ratio

18.30

Dividend

$2.09

Beta (Volatility)

1.12 (Average)

Price

$239.67

Volume

1,389,441.16

Open

$243.52

Previous Close

$239.90

Daily Range

$232.44 - $244.82

52-Week Range

$148.13 - $288.74

Estimated Earnings Date

Jan 25, 2027

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About Steel Dynamics

Steel Dynamics, Inc. NASDAQ:STLD makes metal for buildings and cars. It recycles scrap into new steel and aluminum products. These materials help manufacturers build essential infrastructure and goods.

Steel, Scrap, and New Metals

  • Steel Operations: Produces steel using electric arc furnaces that melt scrap with electricity; accounted for 66% of net sales in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Metals Recycling: Collects and processes ferrous (iron-based) and nonferrous scrap metal for mills and foundries; made up 11% of net sales in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Steel Fabrication: Manufactures steel joists and deck systems for nonresidential buildings like warehouses and offices; represented 6% of net sales in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Aluminum Operations: Makes flat-rolled products for the beverage can, automotive, and industrial sectors; contributed 8% of net sales in the second quarter of 2026.

Expanding Into Aluminum and Carbon

  • Acquired 100% ownership of SDI Biocarbon Solutions, LLC on June 19, 2026, to support its manufacturing processes.
  • Launched a recycled aluminum flat-rolled products mill in Columbus, Mississippi, which shipped 53,000 metric tons in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Established satellite recycled aluminum slab centers to provide raw materials for its new aluminum production facility.
  • Invested $261.8 million in property and equipment during the first half of 2026 to expand production capacity.

A Loop That Saves Money

Steel Dynamics uses a circular manufacturing model that turns recycled scrap into new metal products. This integrated approach allows its recycling operations to supply 65% of the ferrous scrap needed for its own steel mills.

Strong Growth in the Numbers

  • Net sales reached $6.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 33% year over year.
  • Operating income was $700.5 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 83% year over year.
  • Net income hit $534.1 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 79% year over year.
  • Total liquidity stood at $2.0 billion as of June 30, 2026, including $567.7 million in cash and equivalents.
  • Steel shipments reached a record 3.7 million tons in the second quarter of 2026, up 12% year over year.

Evolution of a Metals Leader

Steel Dynamics has evolved from a steel manufacturer into a diversified provider of sustainable metal solutions. Its integrated recycling and production model supports growth in the construction, automotive, and packaging sectors.

AI Generated • Jul 29, 2026

Industry

Metals and Mining

Sector

Materials

Employees

14,400

CEO

Mark D. Millett

Website

www.steeldynamics.com

Headquarters

Fort Wayne, IN 46804, US

STLD Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

15.84%

Operating Margin

12.02%

Net Income Margin

8.82%

Return on Equity

20.97%

Return on Capital

11.21%

Return on Assets

10.99%

Earnings Yield

5.46%

Dividend Yield

0.84%

Payout Ratio

15.22%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$35.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

143.33M

Volume

1.39M

Avg. Volume

1.07M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$3.52B

Operating Income

$2.67B

EBITDA

$3.50B

Operating Cash Flow

$1.69B

Capital Expenditure

-$599.93M

Free Cash Flow

$1.09B

Cash & ST Invst.

$928.56M

Total Debt

$4.20B

Steel Dynamics Performance Analysis

Steel Dynamics annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 22,260,774,00020.9%
20232023-12-31USD 18,795,316,000-15.6%
20242024-12-31USD 17,540,390,000-6.7%
20252025-12-31USD 18,176,581,0003.6%
Steel Dynamics sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-12-31-8.6%
Q12026-03-3117.9%
Q22026-06-3017.0%
Q32026-09-306.9%
Steel Dynamics annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 20.9234.5%
20232023-12-31USD 14.64-30.0%
20242024-12-31USD 9.84-32.7%
20252025-12-31USD 7.99-18.9%
Steel Dynamics sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-12-31-33.6%
Q12026-03-3152.7%
Q22026-06-3032.7%
Q32026-09-3042.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$6.51B

+34.8%

Gross Profit

$1.27B

+68.2%

Gross Margin

19.58%

N/A

Market Cap

$35.54BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$2.47M

N/A

Employees

14,400

N/A

Net Income

$756.00M

+87.3%

EBITDA

$1.18B

+77.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$928.56M

+20.5%

Total Debt

$4.20B

+11.1%

Accounts Receivable

$2.45B

+38.8%

Inventory

$4.25B

+33.0%

Long Term Debt

$4.18B

+10.6%

Short Term Debt

$20.85M

+1359.3%

Return on Assets

10.99%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

17.47%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$696.19M

+25.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$845.79M

+17.0%

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Questions About STLD

What is the current price of Steel Dynamics?

Steel Dynamics is trading at $239.90 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Steel Dynamics?

Over the past 52 weeks, Steel Dynamics has traded between $148.13 and $288.74.

How much debt does Steel Dynamics have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Steel Dynamics reported total debt of $4.20B.

How much cash does Steel Dynamics have on hand?

Steel Dynamics reported $928.56M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Steel Dynamics’s dividend yield?

Steel Dynamics currently has a dividend yield of 0.84%.

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