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NUE and STLD are expanding capacity as steel prices recover, with growth projects and shareholder returns shaping their positions in the current market.

Investors interested in stocks from the Steel - Producers sector have probably already heard of Ternium S.A. (TX) and Steel Dynamics (STLD).

Steel Dynamics NASDAQ: STLD reported a stronger sequential second quarter for 2026, with record steel shipments, higher realized steel prices and continued progress on its aluminum platform, executives said on the company's earnings call Tuesday.

STLD beat Q2 estimates as EPS jumped to $3.80, revenue climbed 33% and record steel shipments signaled strong momentum into late 2026.

FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD), one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in North America, today announced it intends to release second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, July 20, 2026.

Steel Dynamics, Inc. has surged 80% over the past year, driven by U.S. steel tariffs and robust pricing momentum. STLD's aluminum plant ramp-up should drive a free cash flow inflection, with profitability expected next year as production scales. Strong cost control and a stellar balance sheet underpin a secure dividend and active share buybacks, with leverage at 1.2x.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Steel Dynamics (STLD) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

The company posted a profit of $534.1 million, and expects strong domestic steel and aluminum consumption through the remainder of 2026.

FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  Second Quarter 2026 Performance Highlights: Record steel shipments of 3.7 million tons Continued commissioning and increased production from aluminum flat rolled sheet operations   Net sales of $6.1 billion, operating income of $700 million, and net income of $534 million Adjusted EBITDA of $921 million and cash flow from operations of $428 million Share repurchases of $200 million of the company's common stock Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced second quarter 2026 financial results.