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Steel Dynamics (STLD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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STLD Stock Forecast

Steel Dynamics (STLD) stock forecast, based on 27 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $188.40, with a high of $207.00 and a low of $165.00. This represents a -17.61% decline from the last price of $228.66.

$100 $130 $160 $190 $220 $250 High: $207 Avg: $188.4 Low: $165 Last Closed Price: $228.66

STLD Stock Rating

Steel Dynamics stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 27 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 15 Buy (55.56%), 11 Hold (40.74%), 1 Sell (3.70%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 27 1 11 15 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

STLD Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSteel Dynamics-17.61%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 10.52%
IndustrySteel Stocks List-1.84%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1211
Avg Price Target$207.00$198.50$179.82
Last Closing Price$228.66$228.66$228.66
Upside/Downside-9.47%-13.19%-21.36%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 26182--11
Mar, 26182--11
Feb, 26182--11
Jan, 26283--13
Dec, 25273--12
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 15, 2026Wells Fargo$207.00$195.305.99%-9.47%
Mar 17, 2026Carlos De AlbaMorgan Stanley$190.00$173.249.67%-16.91%
Jan 09, 2026Morgan Stanley$194.00$172.1612.69%-15.16%
Jan 07, 2026Philip GibbsKeyBanc$190.00$172.749.99%-16.91%
Dec 10, 2025Jefferies$190.00$165.4314.85%-16.91%
Nov 04, 2025Andrew JonesUBS$165.00$155.975.79%-27.84%
Oct 31, 2025Goldman Sachs$172.00$156.579.86%-24.78%
Oct 27, 2025Phillip GibbsKeyBanc$165.00$152.957.88%-27.84%
Oct 22, 2025BMO Capital$167.00$153.828.57%-26.97%
Oct 22, 2025Jefferies$180.00$153.8217.02%-21.28%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 21, 2026Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Apr 15, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Mar 17, 2026Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Mar 17, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Mar 17, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderperformhold
Jan 07, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 10, 2025JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Nov 04, 2025UBSBuyNeutraldowngrade
Oct 31, 2025Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 29, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $9 $13 $17 $21 $25 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$15.67$21.06$14.72$9.89$8.02----
Avg Forecast$16.03$21.43$14.79$9.76$8.70$11.93$14.92$17.38$17.75
High Forecast$17.19$23.05$16.24$9.99$11.40$13.28$16.93$19.07$19.48
Low Forecast$14.93$19.71$13.36$9.60$5.97$10.44$13.18$15.69$16.02
Surprise %-2.25%-1.73%-0.47%1.33%-7.82%----

Revenue Forecast

$17B $18B $20B $22B $23B $25B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$18.41B$22.26B$18.80B$17.54B$18.18B----
Avg Forecast$18.31B$22.12B$18.78B$17.62B$17.77B$19.39B$21.56B$22.70B$22.87B
High Forecast$19.33B$23.40B$18.87B$17.83B$18.87B$21.19B$22.12B$24.40B$24.58B
Low Forecast$17.34B$20.75B$18.67B$17.51B$16.82B$18.30B$21.00B$21.00B$21.16B
Surprise %0.52%0.64%0.07%-0.47%2.28%----

Net Income Forecast

$500M $1B $2B $3B $4B $5B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$3.21B$3.86B$2.45B$1.54B$1.19B----
Avg Forecast$3.11B$4.03B$2.45B$1.54B$1.41B$1.90B$2.36B$2.70B$2.76B
High Forecast$3.73B$4.84B$2.94B$1.55B$1.77B$2.06B$2.63B$2.96B$3.03B
Low Forecast$2.49B$3.22B$1.96B$1.49B$928.26M$1.62B$2.05B$2.44B$2.49B
Surprise %3.28%-4.16%---15.86%----

STLD Forecast FAQ

Is Steel Dynamics stock a buy?

Steel Dynamics stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 27 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 15 Buy, 11 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Steel Dynamics is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Steel Dynamics's price target?

Steel Dynamics's price target, set by 27 Wall Street analysts, averages $188.4 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $165 at the low end to $207 at the high end, suggesting a potential -17.61% change from the previous closing price of $228.66.

How does Steel Dynamics stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Steel Dynamics's stock forecast shows a -17.61% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (10.52%) and underperforming the steel stocks list industry (-1.84%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Steel Dynamics over the past three months?

  • April 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 72.73% Buy, 18.18% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 72.73% Buy, 18.18% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 72.73% Buy, 18.18% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Steel Dynamics’s EPS forecast?

Steel Dynamics's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $11.93, marking a 48.75% increase from the reported $8.02 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $14.92 in 2027, $17.38 in 2028, and $17.75 in 2029.

What is Steel Dynamics’s revenue forecast?

Steel Dynamics's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $19.39B, reflecting a 6.68% increase from the reported $18.18B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $21.56B, followed by $22.7B for 2028, and $22.87B for 2029.

What is Steel Dynamics’s net income forecast?

Steel Dynamics's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.9B, representing an 60.44% increase from the reported $1.19B in 2025. Projections indicate $2.36B in 2027, $2.7B in 2028, and $2.76B in 2029.