Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed at $131.73 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.16% move from the prior day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.41%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.3%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.44%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the steel producer and metals recycler had gained 2.35% lagged the Basic Materials sector's gain of 2.48% and outpaced the S&P 500's gain of 0.87%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Steel Dynamics in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect Steel Dynamics to post earnings of $2.71 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 32.2%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $4.71 billion, indicating a 8.52% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $9.33 per share and a revenue of $18.37 billion, demonstrating changes of -5.18% and +4.71%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Steel Dynamics. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
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Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.49% higher. Right now, Steel Dynamics possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, Steel Dynamics is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.28. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 13.87 of its industry.
Investors should also note that STLD has a PEG ratio of 1.08 right now. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. STLD's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.02 as of yesterday's close.
The Steel – Producers industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 199, putting it in the bottom 20% of all 250+ industries.
