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Steel Dynamics (STLD) Earnings: 2Q Adjusted EBITDA Misses Estimates Despite Strong Net Sales

  • Adjusted EBITDA: Missed estimates with $686.4 million versus the expected $698.9 million.
  • Earnings Per Share (EPS): $2.72.
  • Net Sales: Exceeded estimates at $4.63 billion compared to the expected $4.42 billion.
  • Steel Net Sales: $3.13 billion, slightly above the $3.07 billion estimate.
  • Steel Fabrication Net Sales: $472.8 million, outperforming the estimate of $446 million.
  • Metals Recycling Net Sales: $586.4 million, higher than the expected $554 million.
  • Other Products Net Sales: Significantly above estimates at $441.1 million versus $305.4 million.
  • Ferrous Shipments: 1.51 million tons, well above the estimate of 561,900 tons.
  • Nonferrous Shipments: 304.02 million pounds, surpassing the estimate of 292.22 million pounds.
  • Steel Fabrication Shipments: 159,069 tons, slightly higher than the estimate of 153,135 tons.
  • Cash Flow from Operations: Fell short at $382.6 million compared to the expected $632.7 million.
  • Liquidity: Strong liquidity maintained at $2.7 billion.
  • Organic Growth Investment: $419 million invested in growth projects.
  • Shareholder Return: $382 million distributed through cash dividends and share repurchases.
  • Market Dynamics: Stable underlying steel demand in the second quarter, contrasting with lower realized selling values in steel operations.
  • Customer Orders: Inconsistency within the steel platform and very low inventory levels despite the stable demand.
  • Analyst Ratings: 2 buys, 7 holds, and 4 sells.

Steel Dynamics on Smartkarma


Analyst coverage of Steel Dynamics on Smartkarma has been positive, with insights from Baptista Research shedding light on the company’s strong performance and growth potential. In their report “Steel Dynamics: How Long Will The Stability in Demand Across Operating Platforms Last? – Major Drivers,” Steel Dynamics showcased near-record quarterly steel shipments of 3.3 million tons and the introduction of new value-added flat rolled steel coating lines, contributing to product diversification with higher-margin products.

Furthermore, Baptista Research‘s analysis in “Steel Dynamics: Can The Robust Demand and Favorable Market Conditions Catalyze Growth In 2024? – Major Drivers” emphasized the company’s strategic advantages and operational excellence. Highlighting a record safety year and impressive financial achievements in Q4 and FY2023, Steel Dynamics reported revenues of $18.8 billion and cash flow from operations at $3.5 billion, positioning itself for potential growth in the coming years.



A look at Steel Dynamics Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend2
Growth5
Resilience3
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is positioned for a promising long-term future, with a standout Smartkarma Smart Score of 5 for Growth. As a diversified carbon-steel producer based in the U.S., the company’s focus on expanding and evolving its operations bodes well for sustained growth opportunities. Additionally, with respectable scores of 3 for both Value and Resilience, Steel Dynamics demonstrates a solid foundation and adaptability in the ever-changing market landscape, enhancing its attractiveness to potential investors.

While the company’s Dividend and Momentum scores are at 2 and 3 respectively, the strong showing in Growth highlights Steel Dynamics‘ potential for future development and value creation. With its varied product offerings that include flat rolled steel sheet and structural beams, Steel Dynamics is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in the steel industry, providing investors with a compelling option for long-term investment consideration.


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