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Steel Dynamics (STLD) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$265.96 +0.86 (+0.32%)
Closing price 08/5/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$267.60 +1.64 (+0.62%)
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Steel Dynamics - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 12 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
8

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Steel Dynamics in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for STLD.

Consensus Price Target

$249.00
-6.38% Downside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Steel Dynamics, the average price target is $249.00. The highest price target for STLD is $300.00, while the lowest price target for STLD is $165.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.38% from the current price of $265.96.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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STLD Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/6/25 to 8/6/26		1 Month Ago
7/7/25 to 7/7/26		3 Months Ago
5/8/25 to 5/8/26		1 Year Ago
8/6/24 to 8/6/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$249.00$236.36$214.30$149.33
Forecasted Upside-6.38% Downside2.94% Upside-8.85% Downside22.17% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy

STLD Analyst Recommendations By Month

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STLD Price Targets by Month

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Steel Dynamics Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSteel DynamicsMaterials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.57
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-6.38% Downside139.45% Upside11.51% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
7/29/2026
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy$300.00+15.50%
7/22/2026
KeyCorp logo
KeyCorp
2 of 5 stars
Samuel McKinney
Samuel McKinney
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingOverweight
7/22/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
4 of 5 stars
Carlos De Alba
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetEqual Weight$270.00 ➝ $260.00+9.40%
7/22/2026
Wells Fargo & Company logo
Wells Fargo & Company
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Timna Tanners
Timna Tanners
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Lower TargetOverweight$291.00 ➝ $275.00+17.76%
7/22/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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Richard Garchitorena
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Boost TargetOverweight$270.00 ➝ $272.00+16.48%
7/22/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Bill Peterson
Bill Peterson
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Boost TargetNeutral$256.00 ➝ $260.00+9.65%
7/9/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
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Lawson Winder
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Lower TargetNeutral$280.00 ➝ $260.00+13.66%
6/18/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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 UpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
4/22/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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Alexander Hacking
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Boost TargetBuy$180.00 ➝ $255.00+12.32%
4/22/2026
BMO Capital Markets logo
BMO Capital Markets
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Katja Jancic
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Boost TargetOutperform$195.00 ➝ $240.00+6.15%
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Reiterated RatingBuy
11/4/2025
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Andrew Jones
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Set Target$165.00+5.79%
2/27/2025
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T. Tanners
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
1/3/2025
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Tristan Gresser
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Should I Buy Steel Dynamics Stock? STLD Pros and Cons Explained

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Steel Dynamics
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Steel Dynamics, Inc.:

  • The company recently reported strong earnings, with earnings per share exceeding expectations, indicating robust financial health and operational efficiency.
  • Steel Dynamics, Inc. has shown significant revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of over 30%, suggesting strong demand for its products.
  • The current stock price is around $248, reflecting a solid market position and investor confidence in the company's future performance.
  • With a low debt-to-equity ratio, Steel Dynamics, Inc. demonstrates a conservative approach to leverage, which can be appealing to risk-averse investors.
  • The company has a consistent dividend payout, with a yield of approximately 0.8%, providing a steady income stream for investors.

Steel Dynamics
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Steel Dynamics, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings potential.
  • Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 1.52, suggests that the stock may experience larger price swings, which could be a concern for conservative investors.
  • While the company has shown strong revenue growth, any downturn in the steel market could adversely affect its performance and profitability.
  • The dividend payout ratio is relatively low, which may limit the potential for future dividend increases, making it less attractive for income-focused investors.
  • Steel Dynamics, Inc. operates in a highly competitive industry, and any changes in market dynamics could impact its market share and profitability.

STLD Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Steel Dynamics is $249.00, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $165.00.

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Steel Dynamics in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" STLD shares.

According to analysts, Steel Dynamics's stock has a predicted downside of -6.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Steel Dynamics's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Steel Dynamics has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, The Goldman Sachs Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Steel Dynamics more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Steel Dynamics is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how STLD compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:STLD) was last updated on 8/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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