Steel Dynamics stock at USD 230.39 on September 28, 2026
Published on 09/28/2026 at 23:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Steel Dynamics, Inc. shares on Nasdaq last traded at USD 230.39 at 8:00 p.m. UTC on September 28, 2026, down 1.40 percent from the previous close of USD 233.66.
Trading session
The stock's regular-session price and daily change are reported separately from the company's earlier operating update. The September 28 trading data reflect the Nasdaq-listed STLD common stock.
Third-quarter earnings guidance
In a September 17 release, Steel Dynamics said it expects third-quarter 2026 earnings of USD 5.34 to USD 5.38 per diluted share. The company reported diluted earnings of USD 3.69 per share in the second quarter of 2026 and USD 2.74 per share in the third quarter of 2025.
Steel Dynamics said third-quarter profitability from its steel operations is expected to be significantly higher than in the second quarter, citing metal margin expansion, record shipments, higher average realized steel selling values and lower scrap costs. It also said metals recycling earnings are expected to be lower sequentially, while steel fabrication earnings are expected to improve modestly. These statements are included in the company's release.
The company said it had repurchased USD 261 million of common stock during the third quarter through September 17. Steel Dynamics plans to release its third-quarter 2026 results after the market closes on October 19 and hold a conference call on October 20 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
