Is Steel Dynamics, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 0.87%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is STLD's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for STLD stock is currently 0.87%.

How much does STLD pay in dividends per year?

Steel Dynamics, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.0600 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does STLD pay dividends?

STLD stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is STLD's dividend growing?

Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 10.42%.

STLD Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 0.87% as of Jul 17, 2026. It pays $2.06 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 15.09% 5-year compound annual rate.

33.96B

Market cap

25.19x

Current P/E

14.66x

Forward P/E

0.87%

Dividend yield

$2.06

STLD dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — STLD pays out about 22% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	13.12%
Operating margin	8.12%
Pretax margin	8.21%
Net margin	6.52%
Effective tax rate	20.47%
ROA	7.22%
ROE	13.31%
D/E	0.47x
Interest coverage ratio	21.07x

All financials

STLD valuation

P/E	25.19x
P/S	1.37x
P/B	2.78x
P/CF	17.18x
P/FCF	49.77x
P/OCF	17.18x
PEG	3.38x
EV multiple	10.18x

About

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is a prominent American steel manufacturer and metal recycling enterprise, conducting its operations through three distinct business divisions. The Steel Operations segment is responsible for producing a broad range of steel products, including hot, cold, and coated rolled steel, various structural shapes like beams, channels, and angles, flat and reinforcing bars, and a diverse selection of rail and engineered steel bar products. This segment also provides specialized processing services for both bar products (such as turning, polishing, and heat treating) and specialty items (including cutting, welding, and galvanizing).