Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Stock Forecast
STLD analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 14 analysts
- Price target
- $270.82 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +12.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 19, 2026 EPS estimate $5.42
- 52-week range
- $146.28 – $282.76
STLD analyst ratings
14 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
STLD price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
STLD earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.40 | $5.36 | $5.50 | $2.74 | +97.2% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.11 | $13.12 | $18.22 | $7.99 | +114.1% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $21.24 | $14.67 | $25.74 | $17.11 | +24.2% | 14 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
STLD revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $6.55B | $6.01B | $6.76B | +35.6% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $23.81B | $22.18B | $24.74B | +31.0% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $24.59B | $22.02B | $26.76B | +3.3% | 11 |
STLD EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
STLD revenue: reported and forecast
STLD EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.14 | $5.39 | $5.60 | $5.40 | $5.40 | +5.2% | 3 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $16.41 | $16.76 | $17.44 | $17.04 | $17.11 | +4.2% | 4 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $18.87 | $19.02 | $19.57 | $20.07 | $21.24 | +12.6% | 7 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
STLD earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; STLD beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from STLD
14 analysts cover Steel Dynamics; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $270.82, 12.6% above the latest close of $240.54. Analysts expect earnings of $17.11 per share for 2026, +114.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $21.24 per share on revenue of $24.6 billion. Steel Dynamics beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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STLD forecast FAQ
What is Steel Dynamics's price target?
The average analyst price target for Steel Dynamics is $270.82, 12.6% above the latest close of $240.54.
Is Steel Dynamics a buy, hold or sell?
Of 14 analysts covering Steel Dynamics, 7 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Steel Dynamics's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $17.11 per share for 2026 (range $13.12 to $18.22); for 2027 the estimate is $21.24.
What is Steel Dynamics's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $23.8 billion, growth of 31.0%; for 2027 it is $24.6 billion.
When does Steel Dynamics report earnings?
Steel Dynamics is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 19, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $5.42.
Does Steel Dynamics usually beat earnings estimates?
Steel Dynamics reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.