Company Performance - Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed at $135.07, down 1.67% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.33% [1] - The stock has increased by 4.19% over the past month, outperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 1.87% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.07% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The upcoming earnings report for Steel Dynamics is expected on July 21, 2025, with projected EPS of $2.04, reflecting a 25.00% decrease compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is anticipated to be $4.67 billion, indicating a 0.76% increase from the same quarter last year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $9.67 per share, showing a decline of 1.73%, while revenue is expected to reach $18.28 billion, representing a growth of 4.22% from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes in analyst estimates for Steel Dynamics suggest a shifting business landscape, with positive changes indicating analyst optimism regarding profitability [3] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Steel Dynamics at 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate decreasing by 4.94% over the last 30 days [5] Valuation Metrics - Steel Dynamics has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.21, which is higher than the industry's Forward P/E of 13.46 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.07, compared to the Steel - Producers industry's average PEG ratio of 1 [6] Industry Context - The Steel - Producers industry is part of the Basic Materials sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 149, placing it in the bottom 40% of over 250 industries [7] - The top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1, indicating the competitive landscape within the industry [7]
Steel Dynamics (STLD) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights