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Steel Dynamics (STLD) Earnings: Projected 2Q EPS Ranges from $2.00 to $2.04, Reflecting Market Trends

  • Steel Dynamics forecasts its second quarter 2025 earnings per share (EPS) between $2.00 and $2.04.
  • The first quarter 2025 earnings per share were $1.44.
  • Last year’s second quarter EPS was higher at $2.72.
  • The metals recycling operations are expected to have stable earnings in the second quarter due to increased shipments, despite lower prices.
  • Investor sentiment includes 9 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Steel Dynamics on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, such as Baptista Research, are closely following Steel Dynamics as the company continues to display strength in its operational and financial performance. In a recent report titled “Steel Dynamics: An Insight Into Its Shareholder Value & Strategic Capital Allocation!”, Baptista Research highlighted the company’s solid first-quarter performance in 2025. Steel Dynamics reported a net income of $217 million and adjusted EBITDA of $448 million, with total revenue reaching $4.4 billion, driven by record steel shipments.

Additionally, in another report titled “Steel Dynamics: Expanding Aluminum Operations To Act As A Formidable Player In The Aluminum Market! – Major Drivers”, Baptista Research discussed Steel Dynamics‘ success in navigating a challenging market environment in 2024. The company achieved the second-highest annual steel shipments, reaching 12.7 million tons, and recorded a net income of $1.5 billion for the year. With a focus on strategic growth initiatives, Steel Dynamics is positioned to be a key player in the aluminum market, supported by strong financial results and operational excellence.


A look at Steel Dynamics Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend3
Growth2
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is positioned for a promising long-term future based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a solid Momentum score of 4, the company demonstrates strong upward trends in performance, indicating potential growth opportunities. This positive momentum could propel Steel Dynamics to achieve robust results in the coming years. In addition, the company’s respectable scores in Value, Dividend, and Resilience at 3 points each underscore its stable financial standing and capacity to weather market fluctuations, further enhancing its attractiveness to investors.

As a diversified carbon-steel producer and metals recycler in the U.S., located in Fort Wayne, IN, Steel Dynamics, Inc. has a well-established presence in the industry. The company operates across Steel Operations, Metals Recycling & Ferrous Resources Operations, and Steel Fabrication Operations. Offering a range of products including flat rolled steel sheet, engineered bar special-bar-quality, and structural beams, Steel Dynamics maintains a diverse portfolio that caters to various market segments, contributing to its overall resilience and growth potential.


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