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STEEL DYNAMICS INC (STLD) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:STLD - US8581191009 - Common Stock

155.46 USD
+0.85 (+0.55%)
Last: 11/19/2025, 2:58:29 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

We assign a technical rating of 9 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.

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 is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so STLD is performing more or less in line with the market.
In the last month STLD has a been trading in the 148.13 - 164.73 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
STLD has an average volume of 1306360 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Looking at the yearly performance, STLD did better than 81% of all other stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD Weekly stock chart
STEEL DYNAMICS INC / STLD Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

STLD has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 154.22, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

109.89

157.01

When analyzing the support we can see 6 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 150.47 to 155.28. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 134.76 to 135.07. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @132.62 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • 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 Strength81.65POSITIVESTLD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 81.65% 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)56.07NEUTRALThe RSI value for STLD is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.55NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests STLD has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)41.41NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for STLD is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.01MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for STLD suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)26.32POSITIVEThe 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
156.82150.466.36 (4.06%)24.66%
An entry @156.82. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @150.46. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 6.36 points, which is 4.06%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 24.66% of your capital in this trade.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of STLD. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
  • 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 (11/19/2025, 2:58:29 PM)

155.46

+0.85 (+0.55%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Performance
% Chg0.55%
1 Week-1.51%
2 Weeks0.86%
1 Month4.64%
3 Month17.17%
6 Month24.05%
12 Month8.28%
2 Year30.5%
3 Year49.58%
5 Year329.33%
10 Year793.96%
15 Year873.45%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.5
ATR(20)%3.01%
ATR Inc-29.83%
Range Today3
ADR(20)4.5
ADR(20)%2.89%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS81.65
3 months CRS89.15
6 months CRS82.86
Mansfield0.92
10 Day High159.83
10 Day Low150.22
20 Day High164.73
20 Day Low148.13
52 Week High164.73
52 Week Low103.17
CS1 End154.22
CR1 Start155.04
Volume & EV
DER(3)-3.45%
DER(5)-2.64%
Volume872.90K
Volume Incr-20.38%
Vol(5)1.11M
Vol(50)1.31M

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 56.0713. 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 154.22 and a resistance level at 155.04. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of STLD support and resistance levels.