Steel Dynamics (STLD) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
STLD alt-data: revenue climbing, business outlook lagging
Is Steel Dynamics a buy right now? The alternative data leans yes. This STLD stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on Steel Dynamics every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 75/100: a Buy. The stock trades at $246.03 with a $35B market cap.
What’s driving the buy signal over the past 90 days: revenue up 33.3% YoY to $6.1B, job postings up 66.0% to 176 open roles, and web traffic up 42.8% to 44K monthly visits. The watch-item: business outlook fell 5.6% — now 84% of employees are positive.
STLD’s broader alt-data profile also covers headcount (4K employees, according to LinkedIn), and sentiment (100/100). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the STLD technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on STLD is just below.
Steel Dynamics AI Stock Analysis
, a leading American steel producer, engages in the manufacturing and sale of a wide range of steel products. The company's operations are segmented into Steel Operations, Metals Recycling Operations, and Steel Fabrication Operations. It is renowned for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and creating value for its stakeholders.
Analysis generated August 4, 2026.
Recent Steel Dynamics Stock Alerts
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Steel Dynamics | September 2 Over the past few months, there has been a noticeable upward trend in Job postings. |
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Steel Dynamics | August 24 Price is up by 6.6% in the last 24h. |
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Steel Dynamics | August 19 Price is down by -6.4% in the last 24h. |
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Steel Dynamics | August 13 Ro Khanna (member of U.S. congress) is selling shares |
Steel Dynamics Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 44K | 42.8% | |
| Job Posts | 176 | 66.0% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 4K | 3.6% | |
| Employee Recommend | 81 | 1.3% | |
| Business Outlook | 84 | 5.6% | |
| Sentiment | 100 | 0% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Mentions | 14 | 1,300.0% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 4 | 20.0% | |
| News Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 4K | 0.7% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A |
About Steel Dynamics (STLD)
Steel Dynamics Inc is a steel producers and metal recycler in the United States. The company produces steel sheet products, long products and steel finishing products. It also operates metals recycling and steel fabrication business.
| Price | $246.03 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $35B |
| Year Range | $129 – $282 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 21.2 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Steel & Metals |
Latest Steel Dynamics News
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U.S. Steel Stocks Nucor, Steel Dynamics: Big Winners As Canada Trade Talks Collapse?August 22 - Investor's Business Daily |
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Which Steel Stock Has Dominated in 2026: Nucor, Steel Dynamics, or Worthington Steel?August 21 - Biztoc.com |
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Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting Steel Dynamics Stock Will Climb or Sink?August 19 - Biztoc.com |
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Steel Dynamics Announces Third Quarter 2026 Cash DividendAugust 14 - PRNewswire |
Widening Spreads and Tariff Protection Drive Steel Dynamics’ (STLD) RallyAugust 13 - Yahoo Entertainment |
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View all earnings →Steel Dynamics Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Anderson James Stanley filed to sell 102,837 shares at $0.0. Jun 5 '26 |
| Anderson James Stanley filed to sell 111,737 shares at $0.0. Jun 5 '26 |
| Anderson James Stanley filed to sell 107,560 shares at $0.0. Jun 5 '26 |
| Anderson James Stanley filed to sell 103,159 shares at $0.0. Jun 5 '26 |
| Graham Christopher A filed to sell 74,748 shares at $0.0. May 13 '26 |
Steel Dynamics Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
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| Ro Khanna |
Aug 12, 26 | Sell | $8K+ |
| Alan Armstrong |
Jul 21, 26 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Ro Khanna |
Jun 11, 26 | Buy | $8K+ |
| Ro Khanna |
Jul 8, 24 | Buy | $75K+ |
| Rohit Khanna |
Jun 12, 23 | Sell | $8K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Steel Dynamics (STLD)
Steel Dynamics has an AltIndex AI Score of 75/100 (Buy). The score reflects positive alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
75/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of Steel Dynamics (STLD) stock is $246.03 with a market cap of $35B.
As of today, Steel Dynamics’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 21.2.
View the latest Steel Dynamics insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the Steel Dynamics congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The STLD stock price chart above shows Steel Dynamics’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full Steel Dynamics technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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