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Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)

$240.76 -2.160 (-0.89%)
Latest Price
Buy
68 / 100
CleaRank AI scorei
Market cap
$34.51B
P/E
21.63
Dividend yield
0.87%
Street target
$272.00median of 14 analysts
52-week range
$141.45 $288.74
01

The short version

Where STLD stands today, in four lines, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.

STLD at a glance

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD): Buy, 68/100 on CleaRank's AI score.

  • Trend Up: the price is above both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($239.81 and $219.78).
  • Earnings STLD beat estimates in 5 of its last 7 quarters, yet fell the next day after 1 of those beats.
  • Insiders Insiders sold $11.6M and made no open-market purchases over the last 18 months.
  • Valuation P/E of 21.6 against 30.2 for the Basic Materials sector: a discount to peers (-28%).

Figures as of October 16, 2026.

CleaRank Financial AI

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is currently trading at $240.76, above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($239.81 and $219.78), indicating a generally positive technical posture.

The company's recent earnings have shown a pattern of beating estimates, with the latest quarter reporting EPS of $3.69 versus an estimate of $3.67, a 0.54% surprise, leading to a 1.31% price increase. Analysts maintain a 'Buy' consensus, with a median price target of $272, implying a 13% upside from current levels, and project substantial earnings growth for the upcoming year. Fundamental analysis reveals a P/E ratio of 21.63, which is below the sector average of 30.2, suggesting potential value. The company's profit margin stands at 7.83% and its return on equity is 17.57%, aligning closely with sector averages. While revenue growth has been strong at 33.4%, forward estimates suggest a moderation to 2.00% growth next year. A key risk to monitor is the moderate insider selling, with $11.6 million in sales versus no reported purchases, although this is tempered by the fact that the company's dividend yield is 0.87%.

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Figures we compute ourselves from STLD's own price, earnings and insider-filing history. Tap one to see it in context.

02

Price and trading

The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.

2.0

Trend checks

4/4
  • Price above its 50-day average ›
    The price of $240.76 is 0.4% above the 50-day simple moving average of $239.81.
  • Price above its 200-day average ›
    The price is 9.5% above the 200-day simple moving average of $219.78.
  • 50-day average above the 200-day ›
    The 50-day average ($239.81) is 9.1% above the 200-day average ($219.78), the arrangement of a rising longer-term trend.
  • In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
    The price sits at 67% of its 52-week range, between $141.45 and $288.74.

STLD share price

Pick a period: each tab shows how far STLD has moved over it, to the last close.

Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
Start $146.05 Oct 15, 2025
Latest close $240.76 Oct 15, 2026
High $282.76 Jun 12, 2026
Low $142.65 Oct 16, 2025

Today's trading

Where STLD sits inside today's range and its 52-week range.

Day range 3.54% wide
$240.76
$235.25 $243.58
52-week range 67% of the way up
$240.76
$141.45 $288.74
Open
$242.65
Previous close
$242.92
Volume
921.90K
21% above average
Market cap
$34.51B
03

Fundamentals

Valuation against the sector, and the revenue and earnings behind it.

3.0

Valuation and quality checks

5/5
  • P/E below the sector median ›
    The trailing P/E of 21.63 is 28.4% below the Basic Materials median of 30.2.
  • P/S below the sector median ›
    The price-to-sales ratio of 1.68 is 60.0% below the sector median of 4.2.
  • Profitable over the last 12 months ›
    Net income over the last 12 months was $1.6B on revenue of $20.5B, a net margin of 7.8%.
  • Beat estimates in most recent reports ›
    STLD beat the EPS estimate in 5 of its last 7 reports.
  • Pays a dividend ›
    The trailing dividend yield is 0.87%, or $2.09 a share a year.

Key statistics

The headline figures for STLD.

Market Cap
34.51B
P/E Ratio
21.63
EPS (TTM)
11.13
Dividend Yield
0.87%
52 Week High
288.74
52 Week Low
141.45

As of October 16, 2026, STLD trades at $240.76, with a market value of $34.51B, a P/E ratio of 21.63 and a dividend yield of 0.87%.

What the numbers say

CleaRank Financial AI's reading of STLD's valuation, growth and risks.

Valuation

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) presents a compelling valuation with a P/E ratio of 21.63, which is notably lower than the Basic Materials sector average of 30.2.

This suggests the stock may be trading at a discount relative to its peers. The company exhibits a solid profit margin of 7.83% and a return on equity of 17.57%, which is in line with the sector median of 17.9%. While recent revenue growth has been strong at 33.4%, forward estimates indicate a slowdown to 2.00% growth next year. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47 is within reasonable bounds, especially when compared to the sector average of 0.47. Despite the strong fundamentals, the moderate insider selling activity warrants attention, though the dividend yield of 0.87% provides some income support.

Earnings & Growth
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) has demonstrated a consistent ability to meet or exceed earnings expectations. The most recent results reported on July 20, 2026, showed an EPS of $3.69, slightly surpassing the estimate of $3.67 by 0.54% and leading to a 1.31% stock price increase. Prior quarters also show a mixed but generally positive trend, with an earnings beat and April 2026, and a slight miss. The company's forward EPS estimates are strong, with current year projections at $17.04 and next year at $20.07.
Key risks
A primary risk for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is the moderate insider selling, with $11.6 million in sales across recent filings, signaling potential caution from management. Although the company's valuation appears attractive relative to sector peers, the projected slowdown in revenue growth to 2.00% next year could temper future performance. Also, while the stock is trading above key moving averages, any broader economic downturn impacting industrial demand could negatively affect steel prices and company profitability.

STLD against the Basic Materials sector

How STLD compares with the median Basic Materials stock CleaRank tracks.

P/E ratio 28% below the median
STLD
21.6x
Sector median
30.2x
P/S ratio 60% below the median
STLD
1.7x
Sector median
4.2x
Revenue growth, year on year 14.4 points above the median
STLD
33.4%
Sector median
19.0%
Return on equity 0.3 points below the median
STLD
17.6%
Sector median
17.9%

Price to earnings vs sector: STLD trades at a notable discount to sector peers (-28%), which may indicate undervaluation or specific company headwinds.

Return vs XLB: Since May 5, 2025, STLD has gained 80.9% against a gain of 20.0% for XLB.

Performance against XLB

STLD and the Basic Materials sector fund over the same days.

Jun '25Sep '25Dec '25Apr '26Jul '26Oct '26
STLD XLB

Revenue and earnings

How much STLD sells, and how much of it becomes profit.

Revenue, 12 months
$20.5B
Net income, 12 months
$1.6B
Net margin
7.8%
Revenue growth
+33.4%
latest quarter, year on year
FY202118% marginFY202217% marginFY202313% marginFY20249% marginFY20257% margin
Revenue Net income

Revenue growth: Revenue grew 3.6% in FY2025 to $18.2B, from $17.5B a year earlier.

Profit margin: The net margin was 6.5% in FY2025, down from 8.8% the year before.

Profitable: STLD earned $1.2B in FY2025.

Earnings reality check

Did STLD beat what analysts expected, and how did the stock react?

Beat the estimate
5 of 7
last 7 reports
Fell after a beat
1 of 5
first session after the report
Average surprise
+2.0%
actual EPS against the estimate
Avg. first-session move
+2.6%
the stock, after the report
EPS surprise
First-session move
Oct '24Jan '25Apr '25Jul '25Oct '25Apr '26Jul '26

Earnings record: STLD beat the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 7 quarters.

Market reaction: The stock fell in the first session after 1 of those 5 beats, so a beat has not been enough on its own.

STLD earnings surprises and the stock's reaction
Report Estimate Actual Surprise First session 5 sessions
Jul 20, 2026after close $3.67 $3.69 +0.54% +1.31% +8.58%
Apr 20, 2026after close $2.79 $2.78 -0.36% +5.19% +7.49%
Oct 20, 2025after close $2.63 $2.74 +4.18% +5.15% +8.03%
Jul 21, 2025after close $2.08 $2.01 -3.37% -1.70% -3.20%
Apr 22, 2025after close $1.38 $1.44 +4.35% +4.34% +10.13%
Jan 22, 2025after close $1.29 $1.36 +5.43% -0.42% +5.11%
Oct 16, 2024after close $1.98 $2.05 +3.54% +4.00% -0.94%

As of October 16, 2026, STLD has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 5 of its last 7 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 1 of those beats; its latest report, on July 20, 2026, came in 0.54% above the estimate and the stock moved +1.31% in the first session.

The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.

04

AI analysis and technicals

CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.

4.0

Momentum checks

3/3
  • RSI not overbought or oversold ›
    The 14-day RSI is 54.3, in neutral territory.
  • RSI above 50 ›
    An RSI of 54.3 is above the 50 midpoint, so buyers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.
  • MACD line above zero ›
    The MACD line is positive, so the 12-day average is above the 26-day average.

CleaRank AI analysis of STLD

The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.

Company's health
4/5
12-month analyst target
$272.00
+12.98% above price · median of 14 analysts
AI analyst consensus
68/100
Buy
What the AI sees

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is currently trading above its 50-day SMA of $239.81 and its 200-day SMA of $219.78, indicating a bullish trend.

The 14-day RSI is at 54.33, reflecting neutral momentum, while the MACD is positive at 0.67, suggesting continued upward pressure. Key support is found at the 50-day SMA ($239.81), with resistance likely near the recent highs. Volume on the latest trading day was 921,900, which is 20.9% above the average volume, indicating increased investor interest. The stock's position above its 20-day EMA of $236.76 further supports the current upward trajectory. The overall chart structure suggests stability with potential for further gains if key resistance levels are breached.

Catalysts
Rewards
  • Strong Earnings Beat in Latest Quarter ›

    Steel Dynamics, Inc. reported EPS of $3.69 versus an estimate of $3.67 on July 20, 2026, a 0.54% surprise, leading to a 1.31% stock price increase and reinforcing positive investor sentiment.

    Source: Company Earnings Report
  • Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Targets ›

    With a 'Buy' consensus from 14 analysts and a median price target of $272, representing a 13% upside, Wall Street sentiment remains favorable for STLD.

    Source: Wall Street Analysts
  • Favorable Valuation Relative to Sector ›

    STLD's P/E ratio of 21.63 is significantly lower than the sector average of 30.2, suggesting potential undervaluation and room for price appreciation.

    Source: Company Fundamentals
Risks
  • Moderate Insider Selling Activity ›

    Insiders have sold $11.6 million worth of stock with no reported purchases, indicating a moderate sell signal that could suggest caution among management.

    Source: Insider Trading Data
  • Projected Slowdown in Revenue Growth ›

    Forward estimates indicate revenue growth is expected to decelerate to 2.00% next year, down from a strong 33.4% in the last reported period, potentially impacting future performance.

    Source: Wall Street Estimates
ProTips
  1. Given the stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($239.81 and $219.78), consider the 50-day SMA at $239.81 as a key support level for risk management.
  2. The company's dividend yield is 0.87%, which may appeal to income-focused investors, though it is relatively low compared to some other sectors.
Market outlook
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is expected to see continued positive performance over the next 6-12 months, supported by a 'Buy' consensus from analysts and a median price target of $272, representing a 13% upside. The company's strong earnings track record and valuation metrics, which are favorable compared to sector averages, provide a solid foundation for growth. Potential catalysts for upside include continued strong demand for steel in infrastructure and manufacturing projects, as well as any positive surprises in upcoming earnings reports. Conversely, downside risks include a significant slowdown in the global economy, increased competition, or adverse movements in raw material costs. The moderate insider selling also presents a point of caution that investors should monitor closely.

Technical indicators

Momentum and trend for STLD, from its daily closes.

Technical rating Bullish 4 of 4 signals bullish
  • RSI Neutral
  • SMA cross Bullish
  • Price vs SMA Bullish
  • MACD Bullish
Momentum Neutral
54.314-day RSI
Oversold <30 Neutral Overbought >70
MACD (12, 26) 0.674 Bullish
Trend Golden cross
+0.4%price against the 50-day average
200-day $219.78 50-day $239.81 Price $240.76
Price against the 200-day +9.5% Bullish

As of October 16, 2026, with STLD at $240.76, its 14-day RSI is 54.3 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $239.81 and its 200-day is $219.78.

Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 16, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).

What STLD moves with

Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.

-1 0 +1
S&P 500 (SPY) +0.51 Moderate
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) +0.43 Moderate
Bitcoin (BTC) +0.06 Weak
Gold (XAU) +0.09 Weak

As of October 16, 2026, STLD's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.51 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.43 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.06 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.09 with gold (XAU).

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05

What Wall Street expects

The analysts' target range and how their ratings split.

5.0

Analysts checks

2/3
  • Most analysts rate it a buy ›
    9 of 14 analysts rate it a buy or strong buy, 4 a hold and 1 a sell.
  • Median target above the price ›
    The median 12-month target of $272.00 is 13.0% above the price.
  • More buy ratings than three months ago ›
    9 of 14 rate it a buy now, against 9 of 13 three months ago.

STLD Wall Street View

12-month price targets

Low $205.45 Median $272.00 (+13.0%) High $310.00

Ratings

Buy 9 Hold 4 Sell 1 3 months ago: 9 of 13 buy

Recent rating actions

Recent analyst rating actions on STLD
Date Firm Action Rating
Oct 9, 2026 JP Morgan Maintains Neutral
Sep 18, 2026 JP Morgan Maintains Neutral
Sep 18, 2026 Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight
Sep 9, 2026 JP Morgan Maintains Neutral
Aug 24, 2026 Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight
Aug 10, 2026 UBS Maintains Neutral

As of October 16, 2026, 14 Wall Street analysts cover STLD: 9 rate it a buy or strong buy, 4 a hold and 1 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $205.45 to $310.00, with a median of $272.00, 13.0% above the price of $240.76.

Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.

06

A trade plan, if you want one

Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.

STLD trade plan

Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.

Your bias
Risk per trade 2%
Conservative Aggressive
Portfolio value
$
Position size: Enter portfolio size →

Long entry pick an entry style

Conservative
$235.94
2% below current price (Pullback entry)
Lower risk, wait for pullback
Aggressive
$240.76
Buy at current price
Higher risk, immediate entry

Risk management

Stop loss
$223.42
Max loss
-5.3%
Volatility-adjusted stop Set from the RSI (54.3) and recent volatility.

Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)

Target 1
$247.74
+5% (Conservative) +2.9% (Aggressive)
Target 2
$259.54
+10% (Conservative) +7.8% (Aggressive)
Target 3
$271.34
+15% (Conservative) +12.7% (Aggressive)

These levels come from STLD's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.

Risk profile

How much STLD tends to move, against the market and on its own.

Daily volatility
1.87%
30-day standard deviation
52-week range
$240.76
$141.45 67% of the way up $288.74

Compare STLD

Put STLD side by side with other stocks and benchmarks.

07

The long record

STLD's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.

7.0

Track record checks

4/4
  • Average daily move under 2% ›
    The price has moved 1.87% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).
  • Recovered from its worst fall ›
    The worst fall was 61.7%, from May 2018 to March 2020, regained by March 2021.
  • Most 1-year holds ended higher ›
    80% of 1-year holding periods in the last 10 years ended with a gain.
  • Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
    $10,000 invested in October 2016 is now worth $122,335, against $42,525 in the S&P 500 (SPY).

STLD Drawdowns & Recovery

Worst fall, last 10 years
-61.7%
May 2018 to March 2020
Recovery
12 months
back at the old peak by March 2021
From the 10-year high
-14.9%
highest close, June 2026
1-year holds that gained
80%
of every 1-year window

As of October 16, 2026, STLD's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years with dividends reinvested was -61.7% (May 2018 to March 2020); it regained that peak by March 2021, 12 months after the low, and 80% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.

From weekly closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.

Growth of $10,000

What $10,000 put into STLD in October 2016 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.

STLD today
$122,335
from $10,000 in October 2016, dividends reinvested
S&P 500 today
$42,525
the same $10,000 in SPY
Ahead of the index by
$79,810
2.9x the index result
Total change
+1,123%
12.2x the starting amount
20182020202220242026
STLD S&P 500 (SPY)

Against the market: STLD beat the S&P 500 over this period: $122,335 against $42,525.

A $10,000 investment in STLD in October 2016 would be worth about $122,335 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $42,525 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).

Seasonal patterns

Which calendar months have been kind to STLD, and which have not.

Jan5/10 upFeb9/10 upMar3/10 upApr7/10 upMay5/10 upJun5/10 upJul8/10 upAug4/10 upSep5/10 upOct8/9 upNov8/10 upDec5/10 up

Strongest month, October: an average of +8.85%, up in 8 of 9 years.

Weakest month, March: an average of -1.99%, up in 3 of 10 years.

This month, October: has averaged +8.85%, up in 8 of 9 years. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.

Over the last 10 years, STLD's strongest calendar month has been October (average +8.85%, up in 8 of 9 years) and its weakest March (average -1.99%, up in 3 of 10 years).

Average return for each calendar month over the last 10 years, from weekly closing prices with dividends included.

08

Long-term scenarios

Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.

Monte Carlo projection

Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in STLD, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.

Downside, 2036
$5,721
10th percentile
Base case, 2036
$28,406
median path
Upside, 2036
$141,052
90th percentile
202620282030203220342036
Upside (90th) Base case (median) Downside (10th) 10th to 90th percentile

CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in STLD today could grow to about $28,406 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $141,052 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $5,721. The simulation models price only; at today's 0.87% yield, dividends would add to these figures. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.

STLD Stock Price Prediction: 2030

The same simulation in share prices, year by year.

Price today
$241
Base case, 2030
$366
1.5x over 4 years
Range, 2030
$133 to $1,007
10th to 90th percentile

CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $366 for STLD by 2030 in the base case, from $241 today (1.5x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $133. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on STLD's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.

STLD simulated price paths by year
Year 10th percentile Base case 90th percentile range base today
2027 $161 $267 $444
2028 $145 $297 $607
2029 $137 $329 $792
2030 $133 $366 $1,007
2031 $131 $406 $1,260

Method: a lognormal simulation of STLD's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.

09

Insider trading

What the people running the company have bought and sold.

STLD insider trading

Shares the company's directors and officers bought and sold, from their own filings.

Bought
None
no open-market buys
Sold
$11.6M
9 open-market sales
Insiders filing
18
over the last 18 months
Average trade
$1.3M
buys and sales together

Month by month

Open-market purchases above the line, sales below.

May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26May '26Aug '26Oct '26

Insider buying: No insider bought STLD shares on the open market in the last 18 months. Sales are often planned in advance or cover tax on vesting shares, so they say less than purchases would.

As of October 16, 2026, STLD insiders reported 9 open-market sales worth $11.6M and no open-market purchases over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.

Insider transactions in STLD
Date Insider Type Shares Value
Aug 13, 2026
Jennifer L Hamann
Director
Grant 72 -
Jul 28, 2026
Mark D Millett
Officer and Director
Grant 300 -
Jul 10, 2026
Sheree L. Bargabos
Director
Grant 43 -
Jul 10, 2026
Kenneth W Cornew
Director
Grant 2 -
Jul 10, 2026
Traci M Dolan
Director
Grant 102 -
Jul 10, 2026
Jennifer L Hamann
Director
Grant 18 -
Jul 10, 2026
Bradley S Seaman
Director
Grant 109 -
Jul 10, 2026
Luis Manuel Sierra
Director
Grant 7 -
Jun 5, 2026
James Stanley Anderson
Officer
Sell 10.0K $2.7M
Jun 1, 2026
Sheree L. Bargabos
Director
Grant 712 -
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Source: TwelveData, from SEC Form 4 filings

10

Questions people ask

Answered from the figures on this page, as of October 16, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does STLD's valuation compare to its sector?
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) has a P/E ratio of 21.63, which is below the Basic Materials sector average of 30.2. Its price-to-sales ratio is 1.68, compared to the sector average of 4.2. The company's return on equity of 17.57% is in line with the sector median of 17.9%.
What is STLD's dividend yield?
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) offers a dividend yield of approximately 0.87%, with a dividend rate of $2.09 per share.
Are there any significant insider transactions for STLD?
Insiders at Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) are net sellers, with $11.6 million in total sales and no reported purchases. This moderate selling signal warrants attention, although it is not considered a strong bearish indicator.
What are the recent earnings trends for STLD?
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) has shown a positive trend in earnings, with the latest quarter beating estimates by 0.54%. The company has a history of meeting or exceeding analyst expectations, contributing to its current 'Buy' consensus rating.
What are the key risks facing Steel Dynamics, Inc.?
Key risks for Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) include moderate insider selling, a projected slowdown in revenue growth to 2.00% next year, and potential impacts from broader economic downturns on steel demand and pricing.
What is the analyst price target for STLD?
As of October 16, 2026, the 14 Wall Street analysts covering STLD have 12-month targets from $205.45 to $310.00, with a median of $272.00, 13.0% above the current price of $240.76. 9 rate it a buy or strong buy, 4 a hold and 1 a sell or strong sell. Three months ago 9 of 13 rated it a buy.
What is STLD's biggest drop in the last 10 years?
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)'s worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years was -61.7%, from May 2018 to March 2020 (with dividends reinvested). It regained that peak by March 2021, 12 months after the low. Over the same period, 80% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
What are STLD's best and worst months?
Over the last 10 years, October has been STLD's strongest month on average (+8.85%, rising in 8 of 9 years) and March its weakest (-1.99%, rising in 3 of 10 years). Seasonal averages describe the past and do not predict a given year.
How closely does STLD move with the stock market?
Over the past year STLD's daily returns were moderately correlated with the S&P 500 (SPY) (+0.51). Nasdaq 100 (QQQ): +0.43; Bitcoin (BTC): +0.06; Gold (XAU): +0.09. A figure near +1 means the two usually move together; near 0 means little relationship.
What would $10,000 invested in STLD be worth today?
$10,000 put into STLD in October 2016 would be worth about $122,335 today with dividends reinvested, against about $42,525 for the same amount in the S&P 500 on the same basis.

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