Steel Dynamics Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Steel Dynamics reported Q4 2020 net sales of $2.6 billion and net income of $188 million, or $0.89 per diluted share. Excluding certain items, adjusted net income was $205 million, or $0.97 per diluted share. The company's steel operations saw operating income more than double sequentially, while metals recycling operations increased 75 percent. Steel fabrication operations reported operating income of $25 million.
Fourth quarter net sales were $2.6 billion with net income of $188 million, or $0.89 per diluted share.
Adjusted fourth quarter net income was $205 million, or $0.97 per diluted share.
Steel operations' income more than doubled due to metal spread expansion.
The company ended the year with strong liquidity of over $2.5 billion.
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Forward Guidance
The company is optimistic regarding the North American steel market dynamics and believes steel consumption will experience growth in 2021.
Positive Outlook
- Strong steel demand environment.
- Automotive sector has experienced the strongest recovery.
- Construction sector remains resilient.
- Customers are positive concerning the business outlook for 2021.
- U.S. trade agreements and existing steel trade cases will continue to moderate steel imports.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income