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Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Steel Dynamics NASDAQ: STLD reported a stronger sequential second quarter for 2026, with record steel shipments, higher realized steel prices and continued progress on its alumi...
STLD beat Q2 estimates as EPS jumped to $3.80, revenue climbed 33% and record steel shipments signaled strong momentum into late 2026.
| Date | Position |
Net Position
Difference between Non-Commercial Long and Short
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Non-Comm. Long
Speculators & funds betting on rising prices
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Non-Comm. Short
Speculators & funds betting on falling prices
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Comm. Long
Hedgers/producers hedging against rising prices
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Comm. Short
Hedgers/producers hedging against falling prices
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| Jul 14, 2026 | Bullish | 8,389 | 11,356 | 2,967 | 26,004 | 34,566 |
| Jul 07, 2026 | Bullish | 8,363 | 11,353 | 2,990 | 25,662 | 34,195 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Bullish | 8,712 | 11,290 | 2,578 | 24,888 | 33,700 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Bullish | 11,781 | 14,116 | 2,335 | 28,896 | 41,051 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Bullish | 11,997 | 14,184 | 2,187 | 27,180 | 39,581 |
| Jun 09, 2026 | Bullish | 11,707 | 13,557 | 1,850 | 26,118 | 38,244 |
| Jun 02, 2026 | Bullish | 10,600 | 12,249 | 1,649 | 24,194 | 35,472 |
| May 26, 2026 | Bullish | 11,351 | 13,234 | 1,883 | 28,015 | 39,796 |
| May 19, 2026 | Bullish | 11,106 | 12,746 | 1,640 | 26,059 | 37,580 |
| May 12, 2026 | Bullish | 11,456 | 12,983 | 1,527 | 25,580 | 37,404 |
| May 05, 2026 | Bullish | 11,217 | 12,516 | 1,299 | 24,734 | 36,365 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Bullish | 12,066 | 13,018 | 952 | 28,282 | 40,672 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Bullish | 11,980 | 12,665 | 685 | 26,882 | 39,297 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Bullish | 11,550 | 12,328 | 778 | 24,396 | 36,361 |
| Apr 07, 2026 | Bullish | 11,338 | 12,103 | 765 | 21,746 | 33,473 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Bullish | 10,918 | 11,871 | 953 | 20,848 | 32,160 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Bullish | 14,462 | 15,769 | 1,307 | 24,143 | 39,089 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Bullish | 13,867 | 15,021 | 1,154 | 23,999 | 38,313 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Bullish | 12,893 | 14,252 | 1,359 | 22,979 | 36,241 |