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STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:STLD - US8581191009 - Common Stock

157.24 USD
+1.83 (+1.18%)
Last: 11/17/2025, 1:30:45 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to STLD. Both in the recent history as in the last year, STLD has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

STLD is one of the lesser performing stocks in the Metals & Mining industry. 62% of 154 stocks in the same industry do better.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
STLD is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so STLD is lagging the market slightly.
STLD has an average volume of 1315800 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that STLD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 81% of all stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
In the last month STLD has a been trading in the 144.78 - 164.73 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD Weekly stock chart
STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

STLD has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 154.46, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

109.89

158.81

When analyzing the support we can see 5 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 149.32 to 156.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 132.18 to 135.07. 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.
  • A support zone ranging from 123.07 to 123.07. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • 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 Strength81.82POSITIVESTLD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 81.82% 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)56.18NEUTRALThe RSI value for STLD is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.6NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests STLD has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)40.27NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for STLD is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.32MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for STLD suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)26.77POSITIVEThe 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)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
159.84150.029.82 (6.14%)16.28%
An entry @159.84. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @150.02. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 9.82 points, which is 6.14%.When investing 16.28% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD Daily stock chart

STEEL DYNAMICS INC

NASDAQ:STLD (11/17/2025, 1:30:45 PM)

157.24

+1.83 (+1.18%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Performance
% Chg1.18%
1 Week2.28%
2 Weeks-0.89%
1 Month8.87%
3 Month22.93%
6 Month15.31%
12 Month11.48%
2 Year30.45%
3 Year49.53%
5 Year329.19%
10 Year793.68%
15 Year873.14%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.86
ATR(20)%3.32%
ATR Inc37.25%
Range Today4.74
ADR(20)4.88
ADR(20)%3.1%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS81.82
3 months CRS89.8
6 months CRS75.15
Mansfield0.74
10 Day High159.83
10 Day Low150.03
20 Day High164.73
20 Day Low144.78
52 Week High164.73
52 Week Low103.17
CS1 End154.46
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.95%
DER(5)-3.27%
Volume426.98K
Volume Incr-6.44%
Vol(5)1.24M
Vol(50)1.32M

STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 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 56.1821. 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 154.46. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of STLD support and resistance levels.