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Jun 30, 2021
Steel Dynamics Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Reported record results driven by strong steel demand and metal spread expansion.
Key Takeaways
Steel Dynamics reported record second quarter 2021 financial results, including record net sales of $4.5 billion and net income of $702 million, or $3.32 per diluted share. The company's performance was driven by strong steel demand, increased shipments, and metal spread expansion across its steel platform.
Achieved record quarterly operational and financial results, including record sales, operating income, and cash flow from operations.
Second quarter operating income increased 61 percent sequentially to $956 million.
Steel demand remained robust with positive momentum across the entire steel platform.
Steel fabrication operations achieved record quarterly shipments and ended June with a record order backlog.
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Forward Guidance
Steel Dynamics anticipates strong domestic steel demand in 2021 and believes that their third quarter 2021 earnings could represent another record performance. The company is positive regarding North American steel market dynamics and expects growth from strategic initiatives.
Positive Outlook
- Strong steel demand coupled with low customer steel inventories.
- Robust order entry activity across businesses.
- Positive outlook on North American steel market dynamics.
- Strategic growth initiatives driving further growth.
- Sinton Texas EAF Flat Roll Steel Mill investment representing transformational growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Electronic chip shortage impacting the automotive sector.
- Excessive heavy rains in Texas delaying steel production at Sinton.
- Potential risks associated with domestic and global economic factors.
- Global steelmaking overcapacity and steel imports.
- Volatility in prices and availability of scrap metal.