Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) Stock Price & Analysis
Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) rose 2.72% to USD 247.11 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
STLD last closed at USD 240.57; the session ranged USD 239.21–247.68 on volume of 860,218 shares. Market capitalization is $35.64B, with a 52-week range of USD 119.89–288.74 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 247.11 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.72% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 240.57 |
| Open | USD 240.94 |
| Day Range | USD 239.21 – 247.68 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 119.89 – 288.74 |
| Volume | 860,218 shares |
| Market Cap | $35.64B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (STLD)
Nexqual's technical model rates STLD "NEUTRAL" based on 4 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.53 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 246.17) |
| MACD | -1.54 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (STLD)
Wall Street analysts rate STLD "Buy" based on 12 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 270.08 (range USD 221–310), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 12 |
| Mean Target | USD 270.08 |
| High Target | USD 310 |
| Low Target | USD 221 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 8 / 3 / 1 |
Earnings (STLD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-19 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 5.33 |
| Revenue Estimate | $6.26B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 3.69 vs est 3.67 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.78 vs est 2.79 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.82 vs est 1.69 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.74 vs est 2.63 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (STLD)
| Total Revenue | $20.54B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +33.40% |
| Gross Margin | +14.65% |
| Operating Margin | +11.50% |
| Profit Margin | +7.83% |
| ROE | +17.57% |
| Debt / Equity | 46.92 |
| Current Ratio | 3.18 |
| Total Cash | $567.71M |
| Total Debt | $4.39B |
| Free Cash Flow | $234.19M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (STLD)
Nexqual rates Steel Dynamics Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.6% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 15%, operating 11% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $568M cash vs $4.39B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $234M, slim 1.3% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 18%, ROA 7.9% |
Ownership (STLD)
| Insider Ownership | +6.53% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +86.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | 144.21M |
| Float | 134.24M |
| Short % of Float | +3.21% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Leadership (STLD)
Steel Dynamics Inc is led by Mark D. Millett (age 65), Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO | Mark D. Millett (age 65) |
|---|---|
| President & COO | Barry T. Schneider (age 56) |
| Executive VP, CFO & Company Secretary | Theresa E. Wagler (age 55) |
| Senior Vice President of Flat Roll Steel Group | Christopher A. Graham (age 61) |
| Investor Relations Director | David A. Lipschitz |
Major Backers & Investors (STLD)
Notable institutional backers of Steel Dynamics Inc include FMR, LLC, Capital Group, GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 3.05% |
| Capital Group | 2.51% |
| GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA | 2.44% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.18% |
| Life Cycle Investment Partners Ltd | 1.86% |
| Holocene Advisors, LP | 1.58% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 18.51% |
| BlackRock | 9.81% |
| State Street | 6.32% |
| Geode Capital | 2.65% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
From Steel Dynamics Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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 Operations.
- This segment also engages in turning, polishing, straightening, chamfering, precision saw-cutting, and heat treating of bar products.
- Its products are used in construction, automotive, manufacturing, transportation, heavy and agricultural equipment, energy, and pipe and tube markets.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.