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Mar 31, 2022

Steel Dynamics Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Reported record quarterly operating and financial performance, driven by diversified business model and strong steel fabrication operations.

Key Takeaways

Steel Dynamics reported record first quarter 2022 results, with net sales of $5.6 billion and net income of $1.1 billion, or $5.71 per diluted share. The company's performance was driven by its diversified, value-added, circular manufacturing model, with strength in steel fabrication offsetting moderation in flat roll steel.

Achieved record quarterly operating and financial performance, including record sales, operating income, and cash flow from operations.

First quarter operating income was $1.5 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $1.6 billion.

Steel fabrication operations earnings soared to $467 million, exceeding full-year 2021 record results.

Generated record cash flow from operations of $819 million, increased shareholder distributions, and invested in growth.

Total Revenue
$5.57B
Previous year: $3.55B
+57.1%
EPS
$6.02
Previous year: $2.1
+186.7%
Steel Ops ASP
$1.56K
Previous year: $1.04K
+50.0%
Ferrous Metal Shipments
474%
Previous year: 372%
+27.4%
Gross Profit
$1.78B
Previous year: $800M
+122.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.4B
Previous year: $2.4B
+0.0%
Free Cash Flow
$660M
Previous year: -$47.7M
-1483.7%
Total Assets
$13.1B
Previous year: $10.1B
+28.9%

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates continued strong domestic steel consumption in 2022 and into 2023, with second quarter 2022 consolidated earnings expected to represent another record quarterly performance. Steel prices are expected to remain supported by strong demand, balanced customer inventory levels, and elevated raw material costs.

Positive Outlook

  • Market conditions are in place for strong domestic steel consumption this year and into 2023.
  • Order entry activity continues to be robust across all businesses.
  • Steel prices will remain supported by strong demand, balanced customer inventory levels, and elevated raw material costs.
  • Automotive, industrial, and energy sectors will remain solid steel consumers, with construction sector leading demand.
  • Steel fabrication operations order backlog remains at record volume and forward pricing levels.

Challenges Ahead

  • No specific negative factors were mentioned in the provided context.

Revenue & Expenses

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