Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) is included among the 15 Best Stocks to Buy for Medium Term.
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On November 4, UBS analyst Andrew Jones downgraded Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) to Neutral from Buy while raising the price target to $165 from $158, as reported by The Fly. The downgrade was driven by valuation, as the stock has risen 22% since August. The analyst noted in a research note that Steel Dynamics is still dealing with a difficult demand backdrop.
In the third quarter of 2025, Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) posted revenue of $4.8 billion, up 11% from a year earlier. Consolidated operating income grew 33% and adjusted EBITDA rose 24% sequentially. The company reported operating income of $508 million and net income of $404 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached $664 million, and cash flow from operations totaled $723 million.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) has produced finished aluminum flat rolled products for the industrial and beverage can markets, as well as hot band for the automotive sector, which have been qualified by several customers sooner than expected. The company also reported record quarterly steel shipments as imports eased from the high levels seen earlier in the year and Sinton’s performance strengthened.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) is a major US steel producer and metal recycler, operating multiple steel mills and finishing facilities nationwide.
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