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STLD

Steel Dynamics Inc.

S&P 500
STLD|Basic Materials|Steel|$169.70|P/E 21.4|MCap 25.4B|NASDAQ

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Steel Dynamics Inc.

Steel Dynamics Inc. is a leading industrial metals solutions company operating a circular manufacturing model that produces lower-carbon-emission steel products using recycled scrap as the primary input. As one of the largest domestic steel producers and metal recyclers in North America, it integrates steel operations, metals recycling, steel fabrication, and aluminum operations across facilities in the United States and Mexico. Steel operations manufacture diverse products such as hot roll, cold roll, coated sheet steel, structural beams, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar, and specialty sections via electric arc furnace mills and value-added coating lines. Metals recycling processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap from manufacturing and end-of-life items for reuse, including in its own mills. Steel fabrication produces structural steel joist and deck systems for the non-residential construction market. Aluminum operations supply flat rolled products with high recycled content to the beverage can, automotive, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Steel Dynamics Inc. emphasizes safety, innovation, entrepreneurial culture, customer solutions, sustainable growth, and financial strength to deliver high-quality, diversified metal products.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.16%

Annual Dividend

$2.03

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

25.03%

FCF Payout Ratio

58.06%

Stock Price

$169.70

52-Week Range

$103.17 $208.47

Dividend Health Score

84/ 100Very Safe

STLD's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 25.0% earnings payout ratio & 58.1% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 7.0% operating margin & 12.0% gross margin. The dividend has been growing at a 14.87% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
25.0%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
58.1%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
19.5%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
22.3xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
21.0%Safe
Current Ratio
3.1xVery Safe
Debt-to-Equity
49.1Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
13.3%Safe
Operating Margin
7.0%Warning
Gross Margin
12.0%Warning
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
14.9%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

STLD annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

STLD earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 31, 2026

Next Payment Date

April 10, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

13.72%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

14.87%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

13.78%

3-Year Total Growth

47.06%

5-Year Total Growth

100.00%

10-Year Total Growth

263.64%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$16,970.00

Annual Income

$203.00

Quarterly Income

$50.75

Monthly Income

$16.92

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is STLD's current dividend yield?
Steel Dynamics Inc. (STLD) currently has a dividend yield of 1.16%, based on a stock price of $169.70 and an annual dividend of $2.03.
When is STLD's next dividend payment date?
STLD's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-31 and the next payment date is 2026-04-10. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does STLD pay in dividends per year?
Steel Dynamics Inc. paid $2.00 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has STLD been increasing its dividend?
Steel Dynamics Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 14.87% and a 10-year CAGR of 13.78%.
Is STLD's dividend safe?
Steel Dynamics Inc. has a payout ratio of 25.03%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 58.06%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is STLD's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Steel Dynamics Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for basic materials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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