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Steel Dynamics Q3 2026 Earnings
Steel Dynamics reports record shipments and $756M net income despite aluminum ramp setback.
In brief
Steel Dynamics reports record shipments and $756M net income despite aluminum ramp setback. Steel Dynamics achieved record 3.8 million ton steel shipments and $756 million net income in Q3 2026, though aluminum operations faced a $26 million loss due to a hot strip mill issue. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Q3 2026 Results
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Steel Dynamics reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $756 million, or $5.26 per diluted share, on revenues of $6.5 billion.
Record Steel Shipments
Record quarterly steel shipments of 3.8 million tons drove operating income up 43% sequentially to $1 billion with mill utilization at 92%.
Aluminum Ramp Setback
A hot strip mill surface-quality problem caused a $26 million segment operating loss and several weeks of lost production.
Management Response
CEO Mark Millett said the issue is resolved with the hot strip mill running at 75% in October and targeting 90% by year-end.
Leadership Transition
CFO Theresa Wagler will succeed retiring CEO Mark Millett at the end of 2026 after leading the company from $3 billion to $35 billion market cap.
Aluminum Progress
All three cold mills are operational with automotive products qualified at multiple automakers for 5182 and 5754 products.
Aluminum Outlook
Aluminum business expected to be EBIT positive in Q1 2027 after current $26 million loss.
Steel Market Strength
Flat-rolled market conditions remain favorable with lean inventories and extended lead times into 2027.
Pricing Trends
Average selling prices rose to $102 per ton lifting steel operations operating income 43% sequentially to $1 billion.
Aluminum Yields
Yields are the biggest margin lever for aluminum with improved scrap content expected through early 2027.
Fourth Quarter Outlook
Aluminum volumes and profitability expected to rise sharply in Q4 2026 as startup costs subside and yields improve.
At a glance
Steel Dynamics achieved record 3.8 million ton steel shipments and $756 million net income in Q3 2026, though aluminum operations faced a $26 million loss due to a hot strip mill issue.
