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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) announced that its board of directors has declared a third quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.53 per common share. The dividend will be paid on or about October 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) announced that its board unanimously approved a leadership succession in which Theresa E. Wagler will become President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027, concurrent with Mark D. Millett retiring as CEO and transitioning to Executive Chairman. Wagler joins the board immediately. Richard A. Poinsatte will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2027. Effective September 1, 2026, the company is also realigning senior leadership: Barry Schneider becomes EVP and Chief Technology Officer overseeing product and technology development, decarbonization strategy, safety, and IT; Miguel Alvarez becomes EVP and COO Aluminum Flat Rolled Products and Metals Recycling Operations; James Anderson becomes EVP and COO Construction Products Operations; and Christopher Graham becomes EVP and COO Flat Rolled Steel Operations.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) plans to release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, July 20, 2026, and will host an earnings conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Steel Dynamics reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $6.1 billion, operating income of $700 million, and net income of $534 million, or $3.69 per diluted share, including a $16 million non-cash impairment tied to relocating a planned aluminum recycled slab center.
Record steel shipments reached 3.7 million tons, driving steel segment operating income of $721 million, about 30% above the first quarter, as selling prices outpaced higher scrap costs. Adjusted EBITDA was $921 million and cash flow from operations was $428 million, with liquidity of $2.0 billion at June 30, 2026.
Aluminum operations posted a $33 million startup loss, a 48% sequential improvement, while flat-rolled aluminum shipments rose to 53,000 metric tons. For the first half of 2026, net income was $938 million on $11.3 billion of sales, versus $516 million on $8.9 billion a year earlier. The company invested $124 million in second-quarter capex, paid $77 million in dividends, repurchased $200 million of stock, and reported a steel fabrication backlog nearly 45% higher year over year, with management indicating a supportive demand outlook into 2027.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, July 20, 2026. Management will host an earnings conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Investors can join via teleconference by dialing +1.973.528.0011 or listen through the company website. An audio replay will be available by phone and online until July 28, 2026.
Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) issued second quarter 2026 earnings guidance of $3.51–$3.55 per diluted share, versus $2.78 in first quarter 2026 and $2.01 a year earlier. Guidance reflects a $16 million asset write-down tied to relocating a planned aluminum recycled slab center from Arizona to Columbus, Mississippi.
The company expects higher steel segment profitability on strong demand and wider metal margins, improved aluminum earnings as its Columbus flat rolled mill ramps, mixed metals recycling and fabrication results, and has repurchased $170 million of stock in the quarter.
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.