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 September 2026 at $235.26, up 1.13% for the month and +68.24% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, STLD is +38.84%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +10.89% versus its 200-day moving average ($212.16), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, STLD has outperformed the S&P 500 by +68.10%, with a relative strength index reading of 139.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 66.7% — 26 positive months versus 13 negative months.
Steel Dynamics ended September 2026 at $235.26, posting a monthly return of +1.13%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.83%.
The current quarter stands at +2.53% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +10.89% versus the 200-day moving average ($212.16).
Year-to-date, STLD is +38.84% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +27.14%. The stock is currently −18.52% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −29.23%.
| Period | STLD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −4.11% | −0.12% | −3.99% |
| 1 Week | −1.89% | −0.34% | −1.55% |
| 1 Month | +1.13% | −0.70% | +1.83% |
| 3 Months | −14.23% | +2.80% | −17.03% |
| 6 Months | +37.90% | +13.85% | +24.05% |
| YTD | +38.84% | +11.70% | +27.14% |
| 12 Months | +68.24% | +15.01% | +53.22% |
| 3 Years | +139.79% | +71.69% | +68.10% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +27.03% |
| #2 | May 2026 | +13.77% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | +12.46% |
| #4 | Jan 2025 | +12.39% |
| #5 | Nov 2023 | +11.85% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −21.48% |
| #2 | Apr 2024 | −12.22% |
| #3 | Jun 2026 | −11.80% |
| #4 | Aug 2024 | −10.29% |
| #5 | Aug 2026 | −7.42% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +2.34% |
| Q3 2025 | +8.92% |
| Q4 2025 | +21.53% |
| Q1 2026 | +6.23% |
| Q2 2026 | +27.48% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +2.53% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +20.88% |
| 2024 | −3.41% |
| 2025 | +48.55% |
| 2026 | +38.84% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $288.74 (2026-06-15) |
| 52-Week Low | $129.41 (2025-09-15) |
| Current Price | $235.26 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $212.16 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +10.89% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −29.23% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −18.52% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 139.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +68.10% |
| RS Peak | 172.4 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 86.4 (Jan 2025) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was STLD's return for this report period?
STLD returned +1.13% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has STLD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD STLD: +38.84% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is STLD's 12-month return?
+68.24% over the trailing 12 months.
Is STLD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +10.89% versus 200DMA ($212.16).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−29.23% on 2025-04-04.