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Steel Dynamics

Steel Dynamics Inc operates scrap-based steel minimills with roughly 16 million tons of annual steel production capacity. The company's segment includes steel operations, metals recycling operations, steel fabrication operations, Aluminum Operations Segment, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the steel operations segment.

Steel Dynamics Inc

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U.S. stock futures point to a flattish start on Wednesday after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41341168/chipmaker-stocks-sink-on-asml-earnings-leak-oil-eyes-worst-1-day-drop-this-year-small-caps-rally">S&amp;P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated from record highs</a> in the previous session. A rebound by tech stocks could lend support to the market but the absence of any major economic catalysts could render the mood uncertain, potentially leading to a range-bound move. Earnings news, and preannouncements, if any, may also guide the market. Crude oil continues to be weak amid the fluid geopolitical situation, exerting further downward pressure on energy stocks.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>+0.09%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>+0.02%</td>
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<td>Dow</td>
<td>-0.05%</td>
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<td>R2K</td>
<td>+0.49%</td>
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In premarket trading on Wednesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged up 0.07% to $580.16 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) moved up 0.10% to $491.36, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
Wall Street pulled back sharply from their record highs on Tuesday as Dutch chip-equipment maker ASML Holdings N.V.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>) weak revenue forecast weighed down on the artificial intelligence hardware space and oil&#8217;s plunge hurt energy stocks. The major indices opened on a mixed note after a regional manufacturing survey showed an unexpected contraction. 
The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite indices, which started higher, gave back their gains and fell sharply after ASML&#8217;s early earnings release. They languished below the unchanged line for the rest of the session before ending sharply lower, while the Dow was in the red throughout the session.
Healthcare stocks also pulled back strongly, while real-estate stocks ended firmer during the session.
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-1.01%</td>
<td>18,315.59</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>-0.76%</td>
<td>5,815.26</td>
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<td>Dow Industrials</td>
<td>-0.75%</td>
<td>42,740.42</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>+0.05%</td>
<td>2,249.82</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Given the bull market has progressed beyond the second year, more gains could follow, according to Carson Group&#8217;s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick. &#8220;Going back 50 years, if a bull market makes it past it&#8217;s 2nd birthday (like this one) that is a great sign many more years could be left in the tank,&#8221; he said. 
&#8220;Five bull markets made it this far and the shortest was at least 5 years old when it ended,&#8221; he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Going back 50 years, if a bull market makes it past it&#39;s 2nd birthday (like this one) that is a great sign many more years could be left in the tank. Five bull markets made it this far and the shortest was at least 5 years old when it ended. &#x1f4aa; <a href="https://t.co/pEcNTRyGRl">pic.twitter.com/pEcNTRyGRl</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1846381774533722340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data:
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<li>The Labor Department is due to release its import and export prices report for September at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect 0.4% and 0.3% declines in export and import prices, respectively, following 0.7% and 0.3% declines in August.</li>
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<li>NovoCure Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVCR#NASDAQ">NVCR</a>) jumped nearly 30% after the FDA approved the company&#8217;s lung cancer treatment.</li>
<li>Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) are among the noteworthy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">companies reporting ahead of the market opening.</a></li>
<li>Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) rose over 1.5% on a positive analysts&#8217; action.</li>
<li>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) declined over 2% after a report said Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) has been asked to wait until the U.S. election regarding its intention to invest in the troubled chipmaker.</li>
<li>Those reporting after the close include Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>), CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>), Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>) and Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>).</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures retreated, although the loss was much more modest than Tuesday&#8217;s, while gold futures rose modestly. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose past the $67.5 level, while the 10-year U.S. Treasury note slipped 2.6 points to 4.012%.
Most Asian markets declined, led by the Japanese market, although the Chinese and Indonesian markets notched up small gains. The tech sell-off seen in Europe and the U.S. dampened sentiment in the domestic markets. 
European stocks were on the back foot in early trading but the U.K. market was seen advancing.
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US Stocks Could Open Narrowly Mixed After Tuesday's Chip Sell-Off, Bitcoin Heads To $68K, Oil Slips

Steel Dynamics's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NYSE">STLD</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.46 million shares sold short, which is 3.58% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.4 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Steel Dynamics Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729023312_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Steel Dynamics has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Steel Dynamics's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Steel Dynamics's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.43%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Peering Into Steel Dynamics's Recent Short Interest

Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-10-16. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Steel Dynamics will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.06. 
Steel Dynamics bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.05, leading to a 0.72% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Steel Dynamics's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.67</td>
<td>3.51</td>
<td>2.66</td>
<td>3.48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.72</td>
<td>3.67</td>
<td>2.61</td>
<td>3.47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729000988_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Steel Dynamics's Stock</h3>
Shares of Steel Dynamics were trading at $130.18 as of October 14. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 25.68%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Insights Shared by Analysts on Steel Dynamics</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Steel Dynamics.
Analysts have given Steel Dynamics a total of 8 ratings, with the consensus rating being Neutral. The average one-year price target is $135.75, indicating a potential 4.28% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Reliance, United States Steel and Carpenter Tech, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>For Reliance, analysts project an Outperform trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $325.0, indicating a potential 149.65% upside.</li>
<li>The consensus among analysts is an Buy trajectory for United States Steel, with an average 1-year price target of $42.64, indicating a potential 67.25% downside.</li>
<li>As per analysts' assessments, Carpenter Tech is favoring an Buy trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $170.0, suggesting a potential 30.59% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Summary of Peers Analysis</h3>
In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for Reliance, United States Steel and Carpenter Tech are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Steel Dynamics</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-8.84%</td>
<td>$774.84M</td>
<td>4.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reliance</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-6.11%</td>
<td>$1.09B</td>
<td>3.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United States Steel</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-17.77%</td>
<td>$489M</td>
<td>1.62%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carpenter Tech</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>5.33%</td>
<td>$190.60M</td>
<td>5.97%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Steel Dynamics ranks at the top for Gross Profit and Return on Equity among its peers. It is in the middle for Revenue Growth.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Steel Dynamics</h3>
Steel Dynamics Inc operates scrap-based steel minimills with roughly 16 million tons of annual steel production capacity. The company's segment includes steel operations, metals recycling operations, steel fabrication operations, Aluminum Operations Segment, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the steel operations segment.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Steel Dynamics's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Steel Dynamics's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -8.84%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Materials sector.
Net Margin: Steel Dynamics's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.24% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Steel Dynamics's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 4.7%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.84%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Steel Dynamics's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.33, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STLD/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Steel Dynamics visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Exploring Steel Dynamics's Earnings Expectations

BMO Capital analyst Katja Jancic maintains Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $127 to $130.

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BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Steel Dynamics, Raises Price Target to $130

JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson maintains Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $131 to $129.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Steel Dynamics, Lowers Price Target to $129

In the last three months, 7 analysts have published ratings on Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $135.29, a high estimate of $155.00, and a low estimate of $120.00. This current average reflects an increase of 3.61% from the previous average price target of $130.57. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727791245_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Steel Dynamics. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Lawson Winder</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carlos De Alba</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Katja Jancic</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Peterson</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Curt Woodworth</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carlos De Alba</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Peterson</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Steel Dynamics. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Steel Dynamics compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Steel Dynamics's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Steel Dynamics's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STLD/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Steel Dynamics analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Steel Dynamics: A Closer Look</h2>
Steel Dynamics Inc operates scrap-based steel minimills with roughly 16 million tons of annual steel production capacity. The company's segment includes steel operations, metals recycling operations, steel fabrication operations, Aluminum Operations Segment, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the steel operations segment.
<h3>Steel Dynamics: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Steel Dynamics's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -8.84% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Materials sector.
Net Margin: Steel Dynamics's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 9.24%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Steel Dynamics's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.7%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Steel Dynamics's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.84% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Steel Dynamics's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.33, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Analyst Expectations For Steel Dynamics's Future

B of A Securities analyst Lawson Winder upgrades Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $140 to $155.

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B of A Securities Upgrades Steel Dynamics to Buy, Raises Price Target to $155

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Shares of metals and materials companies are trading higher. Strength may be due to China's stimulus measures, which could support demand.

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Shares of companies in the broader industrial space are trading higher following the Fed's announcement to cut rates by 50 basis points yesterday, which could support investment and economic growth.

Shares of steel stocks are trading higher amid a rise in the metal's price after the Fed cut rates by 50 basis points at the FOMC yesterday. On September 13, Senator Casey announced that the United States Trade Representative finalized an increase on Section 301 tariffs.

Morgan Stanley analyst Carlos De Alba maintains Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $138 to $131.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Steel Dynamics, Lowers Price Target to $131

<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/nucor-warns-of-big-3q-profit-decline-as-steel-prices-fall-c02828d1?mod=latest_headlines">https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/nucor-warns-of-big-3q-profit-decline-as-steel-prices-fall-c02828d1?mod=latest_headlines</a>
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U.S. steelmakers projected lower quarterly profits, as automotive companies and equipment manufacturers dial down production.&nbsp;
Charlotte, N.C.-based <a href="https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/NUE">Nucor</a> said Tuesday that lower demand for steel in a weakening manufacturing sector and falling sales of its steel construction materials would result in about an 80% decline in third-quarter profit, including one-time charges, from the same quarter last year. Indiana-based <a href="https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/STLD">Steel Dynamics</a> late Monday forecast lower quarterly profit as well, describing earnings from its steel business as being "meaningfully lower" from the prior quarter because of weak demand and lower steel prices.

'U.S. Steelmakers Warn Of Lower Profits As Manufacturers Slow Factories; Nucor And Steel Dynamics Forecast Drop In Third-Quarter Earnings, Citing Weaker Demand And Shaky Prices' - WSJ

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/stld#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) has issued earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2024 in the $1.94-$1.98 per share range. This represents a decline from the company&#39;s second-quarter 2024 earnings of $2.72 per share and its third-quarter 2023 earnings of $3.47.
STLD&#39;s steel operations profitability is expected to be significantly lower than&nbsp; the second quarter due to reduced average realized pricing in the flat rolled operations. Approximately 80% of this business is contract-based, linked to lagging pricing indices. However, flat rolled steel prices have stabilized and are showing improvement, with underlying demand remaining consistent.
The metals recycling division&#39;s earnings for the third quarter of 2024 are anticipated to be in line with second-quarter results, as steady volumes offset the impact of slightly lower realized pricing.
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<h3>Steel Dynamics, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
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In the steel fabrication segment, earnings are forecasted to be moderately lower than the previous quarter due to a slight dip in average realized pricing. However, the order backlog remains steady and extends into the first quarter of 2025, with pricing at attractive levels. Current order activity is stable and demand is expected to grow in 2025, fueled by an expected decline in interest rates, the U.S. infrastructure program and increasing onshoring efforts. This growth is likely to benefit not only steel joist and deck products but also flat rolled and long product steels.
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Demonstrating continued confidence in the company&#39;s earnings outlook and cash flow, Steel Dynamics repurchased $307 million worth of its common stock through Sept. 11, 2024.
Shares of Steel Dynamics have gained 13.1% in the past year against a 14.3% decline in its industry.
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<h2>STLD&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h2>
Steel Dynamics currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hwkn#NASDAQ">HWKN</a>), Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crs#NYSE">CRS</a>) and Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ego#NYSE">EGO</a>), each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hawkins&#39; current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $4.14 per share, indicating a rise of 15.3% from the year-ago level. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HWKN&#39;s current fiscal-year earnings has increased 12.8% in the past 60 days.The stock has rallied around 95% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $6.06 per share, indicating a rise of 27.9% from the year-ago level. CRS&#39; earnings beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 15.9%. The stock has surged nearly 108.8% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Eldorado Gold&#39;s current-year earnings is pegged at $1.35 per share, indicating a year-over-year rise of 136.8%. EGO beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 430.3%. The company&#39;s shares have surged nearly 75.3% in the past year.
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Steel Dynamics Expects Lower Q3 Earnings Amid Pricing Pressures

BMO Capital analyst Katja Jancic maintains Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $135 to $127.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Steel Dynamics, Lowers Price Target to $127

Steel Dynamics shares are trading lower after the company warned of lower profitability from its steel operations due to reduced pricing in flat rolled operations.

Steel Dynamics Sees Q3 EPS $1.94-$1.98; Says Q3 Profitability From Steel Operations Is Expected To Be Meaningfully Lower Thank Sequential Q2 Results, Based On Lower Avg. Realized Pricing Within Flat Rolled Operations

Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.8% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.98%. Currently, Steel Dynamics has a market capitalization of $16.78 billion. 
Buying $100 In STLD: If an investor had bought $100 of STLD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,144.90 today based on a price of $108.74 for STLD at the time of writing.
<h3>Steel Dynamics's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $1,100 Today

Following the pressure on shares of North America steel companies due to weakening fundamentals, they are now <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-steel-stocks">more attractively valued</a>.
North American steel equities are now better positioned, with a potential improvement in the rate environment ahead and a stable post-election backdrop in 2025, according to JPMorgan.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5aabc09cb023000001cb8b57/bill-peterson">Analyst Bill Peterson</a> upgraded the ratings for:
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<li>Nucor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) from Neutral to Overweight, while raising the price target from $170 to $174.</li>
<li>Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) from Underweight to Neutral, while lifting the price target from $120 to $131.</li>
<li>United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) from Neutral to Overweight, while raising the price target from $40 to $42.</li>
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Nucor, Steel Dynamics and US Steel are likely to provide "timid outlook comments" next week, due to "lower lagged-contract pricing and hand-to-mouth buying more than offsetting easing scrap costs," Peterson said in a note.
Uncertainties related to Fed rates and election results are likely to be "a key overhang" on demand in the back half of the year, "likely resulting in further de-risking of consensus estimates," the analyst wrote.
Nucor and United States Steel are the best positioned for upside going into next year, according to Peterson. While both Nucor and Steel Dynamics have "strong product diversification," Peterson noted that the recent pullback in United States Steel&#8217;s stock offers "an attractive buying opportunity on standalone valuation support."
Price action at the time of publication Monday:
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<li>Nucor's shares had climbed by 2.95% to $142.89</li>
<li>Shares of Steel Dynamics had risen by 1.22% to $112.35</li>
<li>United States Steel's stock had jumped by 4.00% to $32.52</li>
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