At the time of writing, Steel Dynamics Inc [STLD] stock is trading at $123.25, down -0.23%. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The STLD shares have lost -1.60% over the last week, with a monthly amount drifted -8.61%, and not seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Steel Dynamics Inc [NASDAQ: STLD] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on March 07, 2025, when Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating to a Overweight and also boosted its price target to $158 from $145. Previously, Wolfe Research upgraded its rating to Peer Perform on February 27, 2025. On February 11, 2025, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Overweight but maintained its price target of $155 on the stock. Jefferies upgraded its rating to a Buy and increased its price target to $145 on January 24, 2025. Exane BNP Paribas upgraded its rating to a Outperform. UBS downgraded its rating to Neutral for this stock on December 12, 2024, and upped its price target to $149. In a note dated December 02, 2024, Goldman initiated an Neutral rating and provided a target price of $155 on this stock.
For the past year, the stock price of Steel Dynamics Inc fluctuated between $104.60 and $155.56. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $148.33 within the next 12 months. Steel Dynamics Inc [NASDAQ: STLD] shares were valued at $123.25 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 20.35% based on the average STLD price forecast.
Analyzing the STLD fundamentals
According to Steel Dynamics Inc [NASDAQ:STLD], the company’s sales were 17.54B for trailing twelve months, which represents an -8.53% plunge. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.16% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.11%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.11%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.09%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.1, Equity is 0.17 and Total Capital is 0.15. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.36.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 121.44 points at the first support level, and at 119.63 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 125.97, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 128.69.
Ratios To Look Out For
It is important to note that Steel Dynamics Inc [NASDAQ:STLD] has a current ratio of 2.53. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 1.08, and the Cash Ratio is 0.27. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 1.06, the price to book ratio is 2.08 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 12.59.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Pushis Glenn, Senior Vice President, that happened on Feb 11 ’25 when 23649.0 shares were sold. Officer, Pushis Glenn completed a deal on Feb 11 ’25 to buy 23649.0 shares. Meanwhile, Senior Vice President Poinsatte Richard A sold 2000.0 shares on Nov 15 ’24.
