India, March 17 -- Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Monday provided first quarter 2025 earnings guidance in the range of $1.36 to $1.40 per share.
Comparatively, the company's sequential fourth quarter 2024 earnings were $1.36 per share and prior year first quarter earnings were $3.67 per share.
First quarter 2025 profitability from the company's steel operations is expected to be stronger than sequential fourth quarter results, based on increased shipments more than offsetting some metal margin compression, as contractual steel pricing lagged recent spot price improvements, which will be realized in the coming months. The energy, non-residential construction, automotive, and industrial sectors continue to lead demand.
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