Steel Dynamics rides tariff shield, data-center demand to 106% annual gain
Steel Dynamics shares rose 0.45% to $222.90 on Thursday, extending a year that has seen the stock more than double. The 106% gain reflects a widening of metal spreads driven by Section 232 tariffs and surging demand from data-center construction, Sycamore Capital said. The stock trades at 18.35 times trailing earnings, with EPS of $13.55. Revenue grew 26% year over year, while EPS surged 79.8%. Net margin stands at 8.8%. The stock sits 23% below its 52-week high of $288.74. The Alpha Score of 58.9 reflects strong momentum and quality readings of 75.7 each, offset by a value score of 42.9. Watch for fourth-quarter earnings and any updates on tariff policy ahead of the new administration.