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Jun 30, 2023

Steel Dynamics Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Steel Dynamics reported a strong second quarter performance driven by higher realized pricing from steel operations and strong cash flow.

Key Takeaways

Steel Dynamics reported strong second quarter 2023 results with net sales of $5.1 billion and net income of $812 million, or $4.81 per diluted share. The company's performance was driven by significantly higher realized pricing from steel operations and strong cash flow from operations of $808 million.

Operating income for the second quarter 2023 was $1.1 billion, with EBITDA of $1.2 billion.

Steel operations' income more than doubled sequentially to $706 million due to metal spread expansion.

Steel order activity remains solid from the automotive, construction, industrial, and energy sectors.

The company generated cash flow from operations of $808 million and repurchased $380 million of its outstanding common stock.

Total Revenue
$5.08B
Previous year: $6.21B
-18.2%
EPS
$4.81
Previous year: $6.73
-28.5%
Steel Ops ASP
$1.26K
Previous year: $1.54K
-18.3%
Ferrous Metal Shipments
1,500,000%
Previous year: 0.07%
+2142857042.9%
Gross Profit
$1.31B
Previous year: $1.88B
-30.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.5B
Previous year: $2.5B
+40.0%
Free Cash Flow
$450M
Previous year: $1B
-55.0%
Total Assets
$14.6B
Previous year: $13.7B
+6.1%

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Forward Guidance

Steel Dynamics anticipates solid domestic steel consumption, driven by onshoring, infrastructure, and Inflation Reduction Act programs. The company is progressing on its aluminum flat rolled products mill and expects continued growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Market conditions are in place for solid domestic steel consumption.
  • Order entry activity continues to be strong across all businesses.
  • North American steel consumption is expected to increase.
  • Demand for lower-carbon emission, U.S. produced steel products coupled with lower imports will support steel pricing.
  • Onshoring of manufacturing businesses and public funding related to infrastructure and energy programs will competitively position the domestic steel industry.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income