Wells Fargo Rates Steel Dynamics (STLD) buy, $291 Price Target
Wells Fargo maintains its positive outlook on Steel Dynamics with a reiterated buy rating and a $291 price target, a 19.75% upside from the current price.
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Wells Fargo rated Steel Dynamics, Inc. ($STLD) "buy" with a $291 price target on June 18, 2026.
Since the rating, $STLD is up 0.4% after 1 week, down 7.6% after 1 month and down 3.3% to date (from the $248.75 close on Jun 18, 2026).
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Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Key Points
- Wells Fargo reiterated its buy rating on Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) with a price target of $291 on June 18, 2026.
- Wells Fargo's $291 price target implies 19.75% upside from Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s ($STLD) current $243 share price.
- Steel Dynamics, Inc. trades near $275.83 with a market cap of $38.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.95, and a 52-week high of $288.74.
- Insiders, including James Stanley Anderson, have shown recent trading activity, while analysts from Wells Fargo and others maintain various ratings.
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Wells Fargo has reiterated its buy rating on Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STLD) with a price target of $291. This update was announced on June 18, 2026, as part of Wells Fargo's ongoing analysis. Shares of Steel Dynamics are currently trading near $275.83.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. Stock Holds Steady
Shares of Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: STLD) recently traded at approximately $275.83. The company boasts a market cap of around $38.96 billion and a P/E ratio of 28.95. Its forward P/E ratio stands at 15.08, reflecting expectations for future earnings. The stock has experienced a 52-week low of $119.89 and a high of $288.74, with a 50-day moving average of $237.17 and a 200-day moving average of $183.43. Steel Dynamics maintains a current ratio of 3.13 and a quick ratio of 1.20, indicating solid liquidity. The company's beta of 1.522 suggests higher volatility compared to the market.
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Recent Earnings
Steel Dynamics reported revenue of $19.01 billion, showing a growth rate of 19.1%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) is $9.33, with a net margin of 7.22% and a return on equity (ROE) of 15.25%. Investors may look forward to the next earnings announcement scheduled for July 20, 2026.
Dividend
Steel Dynamics offers an annual dividend rate of $2.12, providing a yield of 0.77%. The dividend payout ratio is 21.76%, reflecting a portion of earnings returned to shareholders.
Insider Buying and Selling at Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Recent insider trading activity at Steel Dynamics includes the sale of 10,000 shares by Senior Vice President James Stanley Anderson on June 5, 2026, at an average price of $268.70. Additionally, multiple insiders, including Traci Dolan and Bradley Seaman, purchased 712 shares each on June 1, 2026, with no disclosed transaction price.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 18, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained its buy rating on Steel Dynamics with a price target of $291. B of A Securities also maintained a hold rating with a target of $280. Earlier, on June 10, 2026, JP Morgan maintained a hold rating with a $262 target. The consensus among analysts is a buy rating, with a mean target price of $268.82 based on 11 opinions.
About Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Steel Dynamics, Inc., headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a prominent steel producer and metal recycler in the United States. Operating through segments like Steel Operations, Metals Recycling, Steel Fabrication, and Aluminum Operations, the company serves industries such as construction, automotive, and manufacturing. Under the leadership of CEO Mark D. Millett, Steel Dynamics employs approximately 14,400 people.
Bottom Line
Wells Fargo's reiterated buy rating and the $291 price target on Steel Dynamics underscore the firm's confidence in the company's prospects. Investors often track such ratings to gauge market sentiment and potential investment opportunities. It's important to remember that analyst ratings are a snapshot in time and may not reflect future performance.
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