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STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:STLD - US8581191009 - Common Stock

173.01 USD
+1.78 (+1.04%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 8:08:28 PM
174.11 USD
+1.1 (+0.64%)
Pre-Market: 12/12/2025, 8:44:59 AM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to STLD. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, STLD is showing a nice and steady performance.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that STLD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 90% of all stocks.
A new 52 week high is currently being made by STLD, which is a very good signal! However, this is in line with the S&P500, which is also trading near new highs.
In the last month STLD has a been trading in the 151.21 - 173.86 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
STLD has an average volume of 1217720 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
STLD is part of the Metals & Mining industry. There are 155 other stocks in this industry, STLD did better than 41% of them.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD Weekly stock chart
STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

5

Although STLD has an excellent technical rating, the quality of the presented setup is not ideal at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

109.89

174.74

6 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 154.85 to 156.21. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 151.61 to 151.93. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 134.84 to 137.08. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @128.52 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @123.07 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @111.00 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for STLD is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for STLD is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength90.09POSITIVESTLD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 90.09% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of STLD is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of STLD is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of STLD is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)68.24NEUTRALThe RSI value for STLD is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.31POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests STLD has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)83.61OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests STLD may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.64MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for STLD suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)40.54POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for STLD suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD Daily stock chart

STEEL DYNAMICS INC

NASDAQ:STLD (12/11/2025, 8:08:28 PM)

Premarket: 174.11 +1.1 (+0.64%)

173.01

+1.78 (+1.04%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Performance
% Chg1.04%
1 Week2.91%
2 Weeks3.84%
1 Month9.6%
3 Month32.42%
6 Month29.61%
12 Month41.38%
2 Year46.49%
3 Year77.08%
5 Year369.24%
10 Year868.16%
15 Year845.41%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.3
ATR(20)%2.64%
ATR Inc19.91%
Range Today3.03
ADR(20)4.51
ADR(20)%2.61%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS90.09
3 months CRS92.8
6 months CRS83.08
Mansfield1.59
10 Day High173.86
10 Day Low163.87
20 Day High173.86
20 Day Low151.21
52 Week High173.86
52 Week Low103.17
CS1 End156.21
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)-3.01%
DER(5)-1.13%
Volume1.06M
Volume Incr-5.64%
Vol(5)1.09M
Vol(50)1.22M

STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for STEEL DYNAMICS INC?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to STLD.


Can you provide the trend direction for STEEL DYNAMICS INC?

The current trend direction for STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for STEEL DYNAMICS INC?

STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) has an RSI value of 68.2385. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) stock?

The short term momentum for STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) is positive.


What are the support and resistance levels for STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) stock?

STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) has a support level at 156.21. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of STLD support and resistance levels.