Earnings Results
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) reported quarterly earnings results on July 20, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
The Basic Materials company reported earnings per share of $3.69, beating the consensus estimate of $3.68 by $0.01 per share. Revenue came in at $6.1B, beating the estimate of $5.6B.
Company Overview
Steel Dynamics's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $235.02 with a market capitalization of $25.3B.
Steel Dynamics's earnings outperformance reflects execution that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. Earnings beats can lead to upward estimate revisions from analysts, which often correlate with sustained stock price appreciation over the following weeks as models are updated.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking Steel Dynamics should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
Steel Dynamics Earnings History
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
| Q2 (Jul 2026) | $3.69 | $3.68 | +0.3% |
| Q1 (Apr 2026) | $2.78 | $2.79 | -0.4% |
| Q4 (Jan 2026) | $1.82 | $1.70 | +7.1% |
Related Tools: Earnings Calendar | View STLD Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Steel Dynamics report earnings?
Check the latest earnings dates on our STLD earnings page or the Earnings Calendar.
Did STLD beat earnings estimates?
See the full Q2 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our STLD earnings page.