Steel Dynamics

STLD

Market cap $28.2B

STLD hikes Q1 2026 dividend 6% to 53 cents, extending its payout growth streak as cash hits $769.9M and buybacks underscore its capital return focus.

BlueScope Chair Jane McAloon says the board is open to further engagement if Steel Dynamics and SGH address several issues.

Steel Dynamics (STLD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced that the company's board of directors declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.53 per common share, representing a 6% increase over the company's 2025 quarterly rate.

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) announced that Corporate Knights has recognized the company as one of the 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations and the leader within the steelmaking industry globally.

Under the revised offer, BlueScope shareholders would receive 32.35 Australian dollars, equivalent to about US$22.93, per share in cash, Steel Dynamics and SGH said.

Australian billionaire Kerry Stokes-owned SGH Ltd and U.S.-based Steel Dynamics on Wednesday sweetened their takeover offer for BlueScope Steel , valuing the Australian steelmaker at A$15 billion ($10.62 billion).

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SGH Ltd (SGH) (ASX:SGH) and Steel Dynamics, Inc. (SDI) (NASDAQ/GS:STLD) confirm that together they have submitted a revised Non-Binding Indicative Offer (NBIO) to acquire 100% of BlueScope Steel Ltd (BSL) (ASX:BSL).

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