Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) SVP Miguel Alvarez Sells 4,825 Shares

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) SVP Miguel Alvarez sold 4,825 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.58, for a total value of $1,088,423.50. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 122,257 shares in the company, valued at $27,578,734.06. The trade was a 3.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link.

Steel Dynamics Trading Up 0.9%

STLD stock traded up $1.98 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $227.03. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 758,239 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,295,118. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 1.29 and a current ratio of 3.13. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $187.15 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $173.92. Steel Dynamics, Inc. has a 1 year low of $119.89 and a 1 year high of $229.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $32.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.28, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.39.

Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The basic materials company reported $2.78 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.79 by ($0.01). Steel Dynamics had a return on equity of 15.54% and a net margin of 7.22%.The business had revenue of $5.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.39 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.44 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that Steel Dynamics, Inc. will post 14.41 EPS for the current year.

Steel Dynamics Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st were paid a $0.53 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31st. This is a positive change from Steel Dynamics’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. Steel Dynamics’s payout ratio is 22.67%.

Steel Dynamics News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Steel Dynamics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target to $255, signaling confidence in STLD’s earnings power and margin outlook, which likely supports continued buying interest. Citigroup Raises Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) Price Target to $255.00
• Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp boosted its price target to $241, another institutional upgrade that reinforces momentum from the rally. KeyCorp Raises Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) Price Target to $241.00
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets published a bullish forecast for strong price appreciation, adding to the wave of buy-side optimism. BMO Capital Markets Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo reiterated a bullish stance (and has raised its target in coverage), contributing to the analyst momentum behind the stock. Wells Fargo Raises Steel Dynamics (STLD) Price Target to $207, Stays Bullish on Steel
• Positive Sentiment: Q1 operating commentary: record shipments, rising profits and a constructive outlook drove an all?time high and prompted analysts to lift targets — the core operational beat is the primary reason shares have rallied. Steel Dynamics Inc (STLD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Shipments and Robust …
• Positive Sentiment: Market recognition: STLD joined an “elite” list with a 95+ composite rating, supporting momentum as quant and model?driven funds notice the stock. Steel Dynamics joins elite list of stocks with 95-plus composite rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts remain conflicted on materials names, offering caution that sector dynamics vary by company and end?market exposure. Analysts Conflicted on These Materials Names: Steel Dynamics (STLD) and PPG Industries (PPG)
• Neutral Sentiment: Context on tariffs: tariffs have boosted domestic demand for some mills, but results have diverged across producers — useful for framing sector risk rather than an immediate STLD catalyst. Tariffs Rose: 1 Steelmaker Thrived, 1 Still Struggles
• Negative Sentiment: Recall the firm’s formal Q1 release showed a tiny EPS miss and revenue below consensus — those execution metrics could cap upside if demand softens or costs rise. Steel Dynamics surges to all-time high on rising Q1 profit, positive outlook

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on STLD shares. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Steel Dynamics from $195.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Citigroup increased their price target on Steel Dynamics from $180.00 to $255.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Steel Dynamics in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. KeyCorp increased their price target on Steel Dynamics from $190.00 to $241.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Steel Dynamics in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $210.33.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Steel Dynamics

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in STLD. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Steel Dynamics by 307.5% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 819 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $102,000 after acquiring an additional 618 shares in the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in Steel Dynamics by 82.7% in the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 3,485 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $435,000 after acquiring an additional 1,578 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Steel Dynamics in the second quarter worth about $1,019,000. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd acquired a new stake in Steel Dynamics in the second quarter worth about $48,746,000. Finally, Sei Investments Co. boosted its holdings in Steel Dynamics by 7.9% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 105,051 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $13,447,000 after acquiring an additional 7,712 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 82.41% of the company’s stock.

Steel Dynamics Company Profile

Steel Dynamics, Inc is a U.S.-based, diversified steel producer and metals recycler that operates an integrated network of mini-mills, finishing lines and fabrication facilities. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the company manufactures a broad range of steel products and provides downstream processing, coating and fabrication services to industrial customers. Its operations combine steelmaking using electric-arc furnaces with extensive metals recycling capabilities, allowing Steel Dynamics to convert scrap ferrous and nonferrous materials into finished steel products.

The company’s product portfolio includes flat-rolled steel (coiled and sheet products), structural steel and fabricated components, along with coated and painted steel used in consumer, industrial and construction applications.