Steel Dynamics STLD Metals Recycling Operations — Operating Income

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Questions, answered.

What is Steel Dynamics's metals recycling operations — operating income?

Steel Dynamics (STLD) reported metals recycling operations — operating income of $47.47M in Q1 2026.

How has Steel Dynamics's metals recycling operations — operating income changed year-over-year?

Steel Dynamics's metals recycling operations — operating income increased by 84.6% year-over-year, from $25.71M to $47.47M.

What is the long-term trend for Steel Dynamics's metals recycling operations — operating income?

Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Steel Dynamics's metals recycling operations — operating income has grown at a -18.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $181.99M to $97.18M.

What does metals recycling operations — operating income mean?

The profit or loss generated by the metals recycling segment after deducting operating expenses from revenue, but before interest and taxes. It measures the core operational profitability of the recycling business unit. This metric is a key indicator of the segment's ability to generate value from its specific industrial activities.