STLD monthly performance report
Explore STLD's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
STLD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed November 2026 at $229.43, down 8.52% for the month and +48.41% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, STLD is +35.40%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +1.31% versus its 200-day moving average ($226.47), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, STLD has outperformed the S&P 500 by +42.17%, with a relative strength index reading of 124.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Steel Dynamics ended November 2026 at $229.43, posting a monthly return of −8.52%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.34%.
The current quarter stands at +3.53% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +1.31% versus the 200-day moving average ($226.47).
Year-to-date, STLD is +35.40% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +24.77%. The stock is currently −20.54% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.23%.
| Period | STLD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −3.24% | −0.36% | −2.88% |
| 1 Week | +2.93% | +2.59% | +0.33% |
| 1 Month | −8.52% | −0.18% | −8.34% |
| 3 Months | −11.13% | −2.37% | −8.76% |
| 6 Months | −2.24% | +0.83% | −3.07% |
| YTD | +35.40% | +10.62% | +24.77% |
| 12 Months | +48.41% | +12.25% | +36.16% |
| 3 Years | +113.54% | +71.37% | +42.17% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +27.03% |
| #2 | May 2026 | +13.77% |
| #3 | Oct 2026 | +13.17% |
| #4 | Oct 2025 | +12.46% |
| #5 | Jan 2025 | +12.39% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −21.48% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −12.22% |
| #3 | Jun 2026 | −11.80% |
| #4 | Aug 2024 | −10.29% |
| #5 | Nov 2026 | −8.52% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +8.92% |
| Q4 2025 | +21.53% |
| Q1 2026 | +6.23% |
| Q2 2026 | +27.48% |
| Q3 2026 | −3.42% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +3.53% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +20.88% |
| 2024 | −3.41% |
| 2025 | +48.55% |
| 2026 | +35.40% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $288.74 (2026-06-15) |
| 52-Week Low | $151.21 (2025-11-14) |
| Current Price | $229.43 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $226.47 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +1.31% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −29.23% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −20.54% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 124.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +42.17% |
| RS Peak | 156.2 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 78.3 (Jan 2025) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was STLD's return for this report period?
STLD returned −8.52% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has STLD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD STLD: +35.40% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is STLD's 12-month return?
+48.41% over the trailing 12 months.
Is STLD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +1.31% versus 200DMA ($226.47).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−29.23% on 2025-04-04.