Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) is included among the 15 Dividend Stocks that Outperform the S&P 500.
On November 24, Bank of America raised its price target on Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) to $185 from $155 while maintaining a Buy rating. The firm noted it is updating its price forecasts for North American metals and mining stocks under coverage.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) delivered a strong third-quarter 2025 performance. The company set a record with 3.6 million tons of steel shipments and reported revenues of $4.8 billion. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $664 million, supported by robust operating cash flow of $723 million. Its steel fabrication segment posted sequential gains, with volumes rising 12%, and order activity remained steady. Management noted that the backlog now extends through the first quarter of 2026.
Looking ahead, fourth-quarter aluminum operations are expected to record losses of about $40 million, an improvement from the third quarter. Capital expenditures for Q4 are projected at around $200 million, with early 2026 CapEx estimates ranging from $500 million to $600 million. Management expressed confidence in reaching a 75% utilization rate for aluminum operations by the end of 2026 and expects an optimized product mix by 2027.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLD) is an industrial metals solutions company that produces steel, recycles metal, and fabricates steel products.
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