Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed at $142.65, down 2.33% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq. However, over the past month, STLD gained 6.72%, outperforming the Basic Materials sector and S&P 500.

STLD is set to report earnings on October 20, 2025, with an anticipated EPS of $2.66, a 29.76% increase from last year. Analysts forecast revenue of $4.69 billion, an 8.04% increase. The Zacks Consensus Estimates predict full-year earnings of $8.9 per share and revenue of $18.22 billion.

Steel Dynamics’ stock price performance is closely tied to analyst estimates and revisions. The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), currently rates STLD at #3 (Hold). Analysts’ positivity towards the company’s operations can impact stock prices.

Looking at valuation, STLD has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.42, trading at a premium compared to its industry average of 13.51. The industry’s average PEG ratio is 0.81, while STLD’s ratio stands at 1.19. The Steel – Producers industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 96.

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