Steel Dynamics (STLD) has a bullish average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.62 with 69.2% Strong Buy ratings from 13 firms. However, the article cautions that brokerage recommendations often carry positive bias due to vested interests. The company's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating is supported by a 6% increase in...
Steel Dynamics (STLD) has broken above its 50-day moving average, a key technical resistance level, suggesting a short-term bullish trend. The stock gained 12% over the past four weeks and has received 3 upward earnings estimate revisions with no downward revisions for the current fiscal year. With a Zacks Rank #3...
Steel Dynamics (STLD) gained 2.99% in the latest session, outperforming the S&P 500. The company is projected to report EPS of $5.87 (up 114.23% YoY) and revenue of $6.22 billion (up 28.86% YoY). With a Forward P/E of 13.1 and a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), the stock trades at a discount to its industry average.
Steel Dynamics (STLD) declined 1.5% to $237.08, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.59% loss. The stock has fallen 8.55% over the past month, lagging its sector's gains. However, analysts expect strong earnings growth of 108.39% year-over-year with quarterly revenue up 27.4%. The company holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a...
The steel producers industry faces near-term headwinds from muted demand in China, weak residential construction, and automotive market slowdown. However, elevated steel prices and strong non-residential construction activity provide support. Four steel stocks are highlighted: L.B. Foster (Rank #2 Buy) with 134.8%...
The Zacks Steel Producers industry faces near-term challenges from muted demand in China, automotive slowdown, and weak residential construction, offset by elevated steel prices and strong non-residential construction. Despite an Industry Rank #160 (bottom 35%), the sector has outperformed the S&P 500 by 79.2% over the...
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) reported a 77.3% year-over-year surge in core EBITDA to $968M in the first nine months of FY26, driven by metal margin expansion and recently acquired precast businesses. The company targets FY29 core EBITDA of $1.65B-$1.80B with 15-16% margins, representing 106% growth from FY25. CMC's...
Cleveland-Cliffs stock surged 15.98% on strong quarterly results and upbeat guidance, driven by robust steel demand and pricing. The company's adjusted EBITDA jumped from $95 million in Q1 to $286 million in Q2, with expectations to reach approximately $575 million in Q3. The broader steel sector is thriving, with...
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Global M&A activity in 2026 shows fewer deals but higher values, with strategic capital flowing into critical commodities, energy, and infrastructure. Metals and mining saw a 63% quarter-over-quarter jump to $26.28 billion in Q1 2026, while oil and gas consolidation became more selective despite rising transaction...
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) announced a second quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.53 per common share, payable to shareholders of record on June 30, 2026, with payment on or about July 10, 2026.
Steel Dynamics and Cleveland-Cliffs reported Q1 2026 earnings amid a 50% tariff on imported steel that has reduced U.S. imports to 17-year lows. Steel Dynamics thrived with $403 million in profit and a 13% EBITDA margin, while Cleveland-Cliffs posted a $229 million loss with only a 2% margin. The divergence stems from...
Steel Dynamics reported record quarterly shipments and an 84% increase in net income, driving its stock up 10.6% this week. The company capitalized on strong pricing and high mill utilization. In contrast, Cleveland-Cliffs faced headwinds from unfavorable contract pricing and high energy costs. Nucor's upcoming...
Steel Dynamics Inc. announced a 6% increase in its first quarter 2026 cash dividend to $0.53 per common share, up from the 2025 quarterly rate. The company's board declared this increase reflecting confidence in cash generation capabilities and strong capital structure, while maintaining commitment to investment grade...
Gerdau (GGB) surged 2.95% on February 11, 2026, as trading volume spiked to 63 million shares (286% above average) following a strong U.S. jobs report. The January jobs data showing 130,000 new jobs and 4.3% unemployment boosted cyclical stocks like steel producers, with investors anticipating increased construction...
Steel Dynamics (STLD) reported Q4 results that beat EPS expectations by 13 cents despite missing revenue forecasts. The company demonstrated strength across segments with record shipments of 13.7 million tons and expanding margins. New aluminum production is EBITDA positive and driving growth. Management provided a...
Steel Dynamics expects lower Q4 2025 earnings due to seasonal demand pressures, reduced steel volumes, and lower average selling prices, though anticipating improved volumes in 2026 from infrastructure and onshoring opportunities.
Steel Dynamics declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend for Q4 2025, payable to shareholders of record on December 31, 2025, and to be distributed around January 9, 2026.
Commercial Metals (CMC) will acquire Concrete Pipe & Precast LLC (CP&P) for $675 million, expanding into the U.S. precast concrete market across Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions, with expected immediate earnings and $5-10 million in annual synergies by year three.
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