Analyst consensus rating

Steel Dynamics Analyst Rating: Buy

STLD is rated Buy by 14 analysts with a $272.64 target. As of 2026-08-23.

Direct answer

Steel Dynamics's consensus rating is Buy.

14 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $272.64.
Forecast evidence checked August 23, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$228.68
Average price target
$272.64
High price target
$310.00
Low price target
$221.00
Low target gap
-3.4%
Target upside
+19.2%
High target gap
+35.6%
Target range width
38.9%
Consensus rating
Buy
Analysts
14
Evidence date
August 23, 2026
Valid through
August 30, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Steel Dynamics?

Steel Dynamics has a verified Buy consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $272.64.

How far are Steel Dynamics's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -3.4%, while the high target implies +35.6%.

How many analysts are included in Steel Dynamics's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 14 analysts.

How is Steel Dynamics's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $272.64 is divided by the recorded price of $228.68, then one is subtracted to produce +19.2%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Steel Dynamics's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-08-23. The dataset is valid through 2026-08-30.