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Steel Dynamics (CH:SD5)
NASDAQ:SD5
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Steel Dynamics (SD5) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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SD5 Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
9Ratings
Moderate Buy
5 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Based on 9 analysts giving stock ratings to
Steel
Dynamics
in the past 3 months
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SD5 Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Steel Dynamics in the last 3 months. The average price target is $221.15 with a high forecast of $242.62 and a low forecast of $210.27. The average price target represents a change from the last price of .
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Highest Price Target$242.62Average Price Target$221.15Lowest Price Target$210.27
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
UBS
CHF133.44CHF223.21
Hold
Reiterated
08/10/26
UBS Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Steel Dynamics (STLD)
Goldman Sachs Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
CHF242.62
Buy
Initiated
07/29/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Keppel Infrastructure (Other OTC: KPLIF), Elevra Lithium (Other OTC: SYAXF) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD)
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
CHF239.39
Buy
Reiterated
07/22/26
New Buy Rating for Steel Dynamics (STLD), the Basic Materials Giant
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF218.36CHF210.27
Hold
Assigned
07/22/26
Steel Dynamics price target lowered to $260 from $270 at Morgan StanleySteel Dynamics price target lowered to $260 from $270 at Morgan Stanley
KeyBanc
CHF211.89
Buy
Reiterated
07/22/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) and Resolute Mining (Other OTC: RMGGF)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF207.04CHF210.27
Hold
Reiterated
07/22/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Southern Copper (NYSE: SCCO), Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD)
Barclays
CHF218.36CHF219.98
Buy
Reiterated
07/22/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Materials Companies: IGO (Other OTC: IPGDF) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF235.34CHF222.4
Buy
Reiterated
07/21/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Materials Stocks: BHP Group Ltd (Other OTC: BHPLF) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF210.27
Hold
Reiterated
07/20/26
Steel Dynamics: Solid Near-Term Beat but Stretched Valuation Keeps Neutral Rating and $260 Price Target Unchanged
Citi
CHF145.57CHF206.23
Buy
Reiterated
04/22/26
Steel Dynamics price target raised to $255 from $180 at CitiSteel Dynamics price target raised to $255 from $180 at Citi
Jefferies
CHF157.71CHF177.92
Buy
Reiterated
04/21/26
Analysts Conflicted on These Materials Names: Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD)
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Any
Human Analysts
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Any
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Any
Action
Any
Any
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
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Article
UBS
CHF133.44CHF223.21
Hold
Reiterated
08/10/26
UBS Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Steel Dynamics (STLD)
Goldman Sachs Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
CHF242.62
Buy
Initiated
07/29/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Keppel Infrastructure (Other OTC: KPLIF), Elevra Lithium (Other OTC: SYAXF) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD)
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
CHF239.39
Buy
Reiterated
07/22/26
New Buy Rating for Steel Dynamics (STLD), the Basic Materials Giant
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF218.36CHF210.27
Hold
Assigned
07/22/26
Steel Dynamics price target lowered to $260 from $270 at Morgan StanleySteel Dynamics price target lowered to $260 from $270 at Morgan Stanley
KeyBanc
CHF211.89
Buy
Reiterated
07/22/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD) and Resolute Mining (Other OTC: RMGGF)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF207.04CHF210.27
Hold
Reiterated
07/22/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Southern Copper (NYSE: SCCO), Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD)
Barclays
CHF218.36CHF219.98
Buy
Reiterated
07/22/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Materials Companies: IGO (Other OTC: IPGDF) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF235.34CHF222.4
Buy
Reiterated
07/21/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Materials Stocks: BHP Group Ltd (Other OTC: BHPLF) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:SD5
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF210.27
Hold
Reiterated
07/20/26
Steel Dynamics: Solid Near-Term Beat but Stretched Valuation Keeps Neutral Rating and $260 Price Target Unchanged
Citi
CHF145.57CHF206.23
Buy
Reiterated
04/22/26
Steel Dynamics price target raised to $255 from $180 at CitiSteel Dynamics price target raised to $255 from $180 at Citi
Jefferies
CHF157.71CHF177.92
Buy
Reiterated
04/21/26
Analysts Conflicted on These Materials Names: Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) and Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ: STLD)
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Best Analysts Covering Steel Dynamics

3 Months
Success Rate
9/9 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+13.71%
Copying Chris LaFemina's trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +13.71% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
9/9 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+51.74%
Copying Chris LaFemina's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +51.74% per trade.
2 Years
Success Rate
9/9 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+75.47%
Copying Chris LaFemina's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +75.47% per trade.
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SD5 Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Apr 26
May 26
Jun 26
Jul 26
Aug 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
12
12
14
13
12
Hold
10
10
10
11
11
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
22
22
24
24
23
In the current month, SD5 has received 12 Buy Ratings, 11 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. SD5 average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 221.15.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

SD5 Financial Forecast

SD5 Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for SD5 is $4.36 with a range of $3.62 to $5.03. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.98. SD5 beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 45.00% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SD5 has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for SD5 is $4.36 with a range of $3.62 to $5.03. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.98. SD5 beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 45.00% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SD5 has Performed in-line its overall industry.

SD5 Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for SD5 is $5.12B with a range of $4.42B to $5.46B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $4.93B. SD5 beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 58.40% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SD5 has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for SD5 is $5.12B with a range of $4.42B to $5.46B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $4.93B. SD5 beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 58.40% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SD5 has Performed in-line its overall industry.

SD5 Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CH:SD5’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Steel Dynamics’s 12-month average price target is 221.15.
    What is CH:SD5’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for CH:SD5, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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        Is Steel Dynamics a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        Steel Dynamics has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, which is based on 5 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
          What is Steel Dynamics’s share price target?
          The average share price target for Steel Dynamics is 221.15. This is based on 9 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is $242.62 ,and the lowest forecast is $210.27. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about Steel Dynamics?
            Steel Dynamics’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 9 Wall Streets Analysts.
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