Gross Profit for Steel Dynamics (STLD)
According to Steel Dynamics's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $2.66B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
STLD
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$2.66B
YoY change
-15.6%
5Y CAGR
+10.5%
Peak year (2022)
$6.12B
Cumulative gross profit
$39.19B
Gross Profit history chart for Steel Dynamics (STLD) from 1995 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Steel Dynamics (STLD) from 1995 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.36B | -15.6% | ||
| 2024 | $2.80B | -30.7% | ||
| 2023 | $4.05B | -33.9% | ||
| 2022 | $6.12B | +14.1% | ||
| 2021 | $5.36B | +273.8% | ||
| 2020 | $1.43B | -6.3% | ||
| 2019 | $1.53B | -34.1% | ||
| 2018 | $2.32B | +46.8% | ||
| 2017 | $1.58B | +18.5% | ||
| 2016 | $1.33B | +82.4% | ||
| 2015 | $731.72M | -24.3% | ||
| 2014 | $966.21M | +34.4% | ||
| 2013 | $719.14M | -0.1% | ||
| 2012 | $719.90M | -22.7% | ||
| 2011 | $931.52M | +37.9% | ||
| 2010 | $675.67M | +69.3% | ||
| 2009 | $399.08M | -67.6% | ||
| 2008 | $1.23B | +34.5% | ||
| 2007 | $915.69M | +10.3% | ||
| 2006 | $829.99M | +71.1% | ||
| 2005 | $485.15M | -19.6% | ||
| 2004 | $603.49M | +277.2% | ||
| 2003 | $159.98M | -29.1% | ||
| 2002 | $225.63M | +168.4% | ||
| 2001 | $84.06M | -47.0% | ||
| 2000 | $158.71M | -6.9% | ||
| 1999 | $170.52M | +46.4% | ||
| 1998 | $116.49M | +2.5% | ||
| 1997 | $113.70M | +121.2% | ||
| 1996 | $51.40M | -2436.4% | ||
| 1995 | -$2.20M | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from Steel Dynamics's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Steel Dynamics (STLD) reported gross profit of $2.36B – declined 15.6% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Steel Dynamics gross profit delivered a +10.5% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2022 and 2025, Steel Dynamics gross profit plunged 61.4%, falling from $6.12B to $2.36B.
The dataset's maximum gross profit sits at $6.12B (2022); the minimum reading of -$2.20M dates to 1995.
Steel Dynamics (STLD) sits 9th of 8 Basic Materials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $9.30B.
Steel Dynamics Gross Profit by Year
Steel Dynamics Gross Profit 2025: $2.36B
Steel Dynamics gross profit in 2025 was $2.36B, declined 15.6% below 2024.
Steel Dynamics Gross Profit 2024: $2.80B
Steel Dynamics gross profit in 2024 was $2.80B, plunged 30.7% below 2023.
Steel Dynamics Gross Profit 2023: $4.05B
Steel Dynamics gross profit in 2023 was $4.05B, plunged 33.9% below 2022.
Steel Dynamics Gross Profit 2022: $6.12B
Steel Dynamics gross profit in 2022 was $6.12B, grew 14.1% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Steel Dynamics Gross Profit 2021: $5.36B
Steel Dynamics gross profit in 2021 was $5.36B.
See more financial history for Steel Dynamics (STLD).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Steel Dynamics, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $14.73B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $11.54B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $11.51B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $11.00B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $7.61B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $7.16B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $6.95B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $6.92B | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Steel Dynamics's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Steel Dynamics (STLD) is $2.66B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Steel Dynamics gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Steel Dynamics (STLD) gross profit changed -15.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Steel Dynamics gross profit?
- Steel Dynamics (STLD) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +10.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Steel Dynamics gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Steel Dynamics gross profit reached its highest annual value of $6.12B in 2022.
What was Steel Dynamics gross profit in 2024?
- Steel Dynamics (STLD) gross profit in 2024 was $2.80B.
What was Steel Dynamics gross profit in 2025?
- Steel Dynamics (STLD) gross profit in 2025 was $2.36B.
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