At the time of writing, Steel Dynamics Inc [STLD] stock is trading at $133.28, up 0.45%. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The STLD shares have gain 5.85% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 1.87%, and 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 August 14, 2025, when Wells Fargo initiated its Overweight rating and assigned the stock a price target of $143. Previously, BMO Capital Markets upgraded its rating to Outperform on March 31, 2025, and elevated its price target to $145. On March 24, 2025, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Buy but maintained its price target of $149 on the stock. Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating to a Overweight and increased its price target to $158 on March 07, 2025. Wolfe Research upgraded its rating to a Peer Perform. KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded its rating to Overweight for this stock on February 11, 2025, but kept the price target unchanged to $155. In a note dated January 24, 2025, Jefferies upgraded an Buy rating on this stock and boosted its target price from $125 to $145.
For the past year, the stock price of Steel Dynamics Inc fluctuated between $103.17 and $155.56. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $140 within the next 12 months. Steel Dynamics Inc [NASDAQ: STLD] shares were valued at $133.28 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 5.04% based on the average STLD price forecast.
Analyzing the STLD fundamentals
According to Steel Dynamics Inc [NASDAQ:STLD], the company’s sales were 17.15B for trailing twelve months, which represents an -1.46% plunge. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.13% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.08%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.08%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.06%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.07, Equity is 0.12 and Total Capital is 0.09. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.43.
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 132.12 points at the first support level, and at 130.96 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 134.37, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 135.46.
Ratios To Look Out For
It is important to note that Steel Dynamics Inc [NASDAQ:STLD] has a current ratio of 3.13. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 1.34, and the Cash Ratio is 0.25. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 1.14, the price to book ratio is 2.22 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 19.44.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Graham Christopher A, Senior Vice President, that happened on Jul 30 ’25 when 12000.0 shares were sold. Officer, Graham Christopher A completed a deal on Jul 29 ’25 to buy 12000.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director Shaheen Gabriel sold 1254.0 shares on Jun 06 ’25.
