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Steel Dynamics, Inc. reports developments tied to its industrial metals platform, including steel production, metals recycling, downstream steel fabrication and aluminum operations. The company operates facilities in the United States and Mexico and uses recycled scrap as a primary input in its circular manufacturing model.
Recurring news themes for STLD include quarterly operating results, earnings guidance, cash dividends, share repurchases, capital investments and demand trends across non-residential construction, energy, automotive, industrial and beverage can markets. Company updates also cover governance matters, including board composition, and operational progress in aluminum flat rolled products alongside its established steel and recycling businesses.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) declared a second-quarter cash dividend of $0.53 per common share. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 30, 2026 and is payable on or about July 10, 2026.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) will release First Quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, April 20, 2026, followed by an earnings teleconference on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
The call will be hosted by CEO Mark D. Millett, CFO Theresa E. Wagler, and President Barry Schneider; a live webcast and audio replay will be available on the company website through April 28, 2026, plus an MP3 download option.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) reported Q1 2026 results: net sales of $5.2B, operating income of $538M, and net income of $403M ($2.78 diluted EPS). Record steel shipments reached 3.6 million tons and adjusted EBITDA was $700M. The company increased its cash dividend by 6%, repurchased $115M of stock, invested $138M in capex, and held $2.0B liquidity as of March 31, 2026.
Aluminum flat rolled operations produced early qualifications but recorded $65M operating losses during startup; management expects shipments and earnings to rise in Q2 2026.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) will release First Quarter 2026 results after market close on Monday, April 20, 2026, and will host an earnings teleconference on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
The call will be hosted by Mark D. Millett (CEO), Theresa E. Wagler (EVP & CFO) and Barry Schneider (President & COO). Dial-in, webcast, and audio replay details are available on the company website; an MP3 will be posted for download through April 28, 2026.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) announced that Richard P. Teets, Jr. and Gabriel L. Shaheen will retire from the company's Board of Directors effective at the 2026 Annual Meeting on May 6, 2026. Teets is a co‑founder with more than 35 years of industry partnership and will remain a significant shareholder and pursue philanthropic activities. Shaheen served on the board for over 16 years and was recognized for his financial counsel and strategic perspective.
The board extended appreciation for both directors' long service and contributions to the company's culture and growth.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) provided Q1 2026 earnings guidance of $2.73 to $2.77 per diluted share, versus $1.82 in Q4 2025 and $1.44 in Q1 2025. Steel and recycling margins are expanding; steel shipments and aluminum mill ramp support higher profitability. The company repurchased about $66 million of stock in Q1 and cited a temporary buyback slowdown due to a ~$126 million profit-sharing payment and elevated working capital from aluminum ramp and higher aluminum prices. Q1 results will be released after market close on April 20, 2026, with a conference call April 21 at 11:00 AM EDT.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) announced a first quarter cash dividend of $0.53 per share, a 6% increase versus its 2025 quarterly rate. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2026 and is payable on or about April 10, 2026.
The board cited confidence in consistent cash generation, alignment with growth initiatives, and a commitment to maintaining an investment grade credit rating.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) was named to Corporate Knights' 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations and identified as the leader in the steelmaking industry globally. This marks the company's second consecutive year on the list and highlights its focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability.
Corporate Knights evaluated public companies with over $1 billion in revenue across three equally weighted sustainable economy KPIs: sustainable investments, sustainable revenues, and sustainable revenue momentum.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) and SGH submitted a best-and-final A$32.35 per share cash offer to acquire 100% of BlueScope Steel (ASX: BSL) on Feb 17, 2026. The consideration implies a A$15 billion equity value (US$11 billion) and reflects double-digit premiums to several trading benchmarks.
If completed, SGH would retain BSL's Australia + Rest of World assets and on-sell BSL's North American operations to SDI; the proposal is subject to customary due diligence, shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) reported annual 2025 net sales of $18.2B, operating income of $1.5B, net income of $1.2B and adjusted EBITDA of $2.2B. The company generated $1.4B cash flow from operations, maintained liquidity of over $2.2B, and completed $901M of share repurchases (over 4% of shares).
Record steel shipments reached 13.7M tons. Q4 2025 net sales were $4.4B with net income of $266M ($1.82 diluted). Aluminum commissioning progressed with positive EBITDA in December. The company issued $800M of notes on Nov 21, 2025.