STLD monthly performance report
Monthly STLD research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
STLD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Steel Dynamics (STLD) closed August 2026 at $265.96, up 5.85% for the month and +115.30% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, STLD is +56.95%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +33.62% versus its 200-day moving average ($199.04), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, STLD has outperformed the S&P 500 by +83.96%, with a relative strength index reading of 149.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Steel Dynamics ended August 2026 at $265.96, posting a monthly return of +5.85%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.80%.
The current quarter stands at +11.85% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +33.62% versus the 200-day moving average ($199.04).
Year-to-date, STLD is +56.95% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +44.07%. The stock is currently −7.89% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.23%.
| Period | STLD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.32% | −0.20% | +0.52% |
| 1 Week | +2.39% | +3.90% | −1.51% |
| 1 Month | +5.85% | +3.05% | +2.80% |
| 3 Months | +16.31% | +7.11% | +9.20% |
| 6 Months | +42.57% | +10.70% | +31.87% |
| YTD | +56.95% | +12.89% | +44.07% |
| 12 Months | +115.30% | +22.58% | +92.72% |
| 3 Years | +156.25% | +72.29% | +83.96% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +26.19% |
| #2 | Jun 2023 | +18.34% |
| #3 | May 2026 | +13.81% |
| #4 | Oct 2025 | +12.81% |
| #5 | Jan 2025 | +11.51% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −21.46% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −12.67% |
| #3 | Jun 2026 | −10.34% |
| #4 | Aug 2024 | −9.84% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | −8.55% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −6.18% |
| Q3 2025 | +12.76% |
| Q4 2025 | +23.75% |
| Q1 2026 | +5.42% |
| Q2 2026 | +28.78% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +11.85% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +19.59% |
| 2024 | −4.78% |
| 2025 | +40.26% |
| 2026 | +51.84% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $288.74 (2026-06-15) |
| 52-Week Low | $119.89 (2025-08-11) |
| Current Price | $265.96 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $199.04 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +33.62% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −29.23% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −7.89% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 149.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +83.96% |
| RS Peak | 164.5 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 82.5 (Jan 2025) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was STLD's return for this report period?
STLD returned +5.85% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has STLD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD STLD: +56.95% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is STLD's 12-month return?
+115.30% over the trailing 12 months.
Is STLD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +33.62% versus 200DMA ($199.04).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−29.23% on 2025-04-04.