Steel Dynamics (STLD) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
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AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks Steel Dynamics (STLD) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts December 17, 2025 — 06:15 pm EST Written by Zacks Equity Research for Zacks-> In the latest trading session, Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed at $172.74, marking a +2.13% move from the previous day. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 1.16% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.47%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 1.81%. Shares of the steel producer and metals recycler witnessed a gain of 9.39% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Basic Materials sector with its gain of 5.81%, and the S&P 500's gain of 1.03%. The upcoming earnings release of Steel Dynamics will be of great interest to investors. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.22, showcasing a 63.24% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $4.62 billion, indicating a 19.42% upward movement from the same quarter last year. Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $8.4 per share and revenue of $18.39 billion, indicating changes of -14.63% and +4.82%, respectively, compared to the previous year. Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Steel Dynamics should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential. Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.94% downward. Steel Dynamics is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. In terms of valuation, Steel Dynamics is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.13. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 13.85 of its industry. We can also see that STLD currently has a PEG ratio of 1.13. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Steel - Producers industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.76 as trading concluded yesterday. The Steel - Producers industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 150, positioning it in the bottom 40% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. To follow STLD in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com. 5 Stocks Set to Double Each was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the coming year. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +112%, +171%, +209% and +232%. Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor.Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free reportSteel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) : Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Tags StocksInvestingHow to Invest Zacks Zacks is the leading investment research firm focusing on stock research, analysis and recommendations. In 1978, our founder discovered the power of earnings estimate revisions to enable profitable investment decisions. Today, that discovery is still the heart of the Zacks Rank. A wealth of resources for individual investors is available at www.zacks.com. More articles by this source-> Stocks mentioned STLD More Related Articles This data feed is not available at this time. Data is currently not available • Sign up for the TradeTalks newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trading news, trends and education. Delivered Wednesdays.