Operating Expenses

Other operating expenses

Steel Dynamics Other operating expenses increased by 60.1% to -$4.20M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 122.4%, from $18.71M to -$4.20M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests unexpected operational costs or one-time charges that may negatively impact operating margins.

Detailed definition

Other operating expenses capture miscellaneous costs incurred during the normal course of business that are not categori...

Peer comparison

Varies widely by company based on accounting policies and the frequency of non-recurring events.

Metric ID: other_operating_expenses

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25
Value$154.38M$157.53M$182.29M$152.02M$118.38M$132.63M$142.60M$144.31M$141.21M$145.90M$18.71M-$6.40M-$10.52M-$4.20M
QoQ Change+2.0%+15.7%-16.6%-22.1%+12.0%+7.5%+1.2%-2.1%+3.3%-87.2%-134.2%-64.3%+60.1%
YoY Change-23.3%-15.8%-21.8%-5.1%+19.3%+10.0%-87.0%-104.5%-107.2%-122.4%
Range-$10.52M$182.29M
CAGR-67.0%
Avg YoY Growth-45.8%
Median YoY Growth-22.5%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24
Corporate And Other$30.00M$7.20M$1.00M$5.40M$5.70M$4.90M$11.70M$9.80M
Total$142.60M$144.31M$141.21M$145.90M$18.71M-$6.40M-$10.52M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steel Dynamics's other operating expenses?
Steel Dynamics (STLD) reported other operating expenses of -$4.20M in Q1 2025.
How has Steel Dynamics's other operating expenses changed year-over-year?
Steel Dynamics's other operating expenses decreased by 122.4% year-over-year, from $18.71M to -$4.20M.
What does other operating expenses mean?
Miscellaneous operational costs that do not fit into standard expense categories like R&D or marketing.