Steel Dynamics (STLD) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

+49.46%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$168.54

Current price$251.91

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$1,494.60

YTD rank#44 of 500

SectorMaterials

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STLD vs its sector

Materials sector average+20.19%

STLD YTD+49.46%

Difference+29.27 pts

Stocks in sector24

Outperforming its sector. STLD is 29.27 points ahead of the Materials sector average, which covers 24 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Steel Dynamics (STLD) is up +49.46% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #44 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $168.54 and trades at $251.91 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $1,494.60 today. That puts it 29.27 points ahead of the Materials sector average of +20.19%.

Recent performance

Steel Dynamics (STLD) has gained 8.59% over the past month, outpacing the S&P 500 by 10.93%, and fallen 4.75% over the past three months (behind the index by 2.23%). It is trading 10.50% below its 52-week high of $281.45, set on 2026-06-12. Momentum is positive: the stock rose in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest STLD news

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How Will Nucor Stock React To Its Upcoming Earnings?Trefis · 2026-10-23
Steel Dynamics Stock Has One Thing Left To ProveTrefis · 2026-10-22

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STLD YTD return FAQ

What is Steel Dynamics (STLD)'s YTD return in 2026?

Steel Dynamics (STLD) is up +49.46% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Steel Dynamics (STLD)'s price at the start of 2026?

Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed at $168.54 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $251.91 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Steel Dynamics (STLD) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Steel Dynamics (STLD) ranks #44 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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