If you'd invested in Steel Dynamics (STLD): performance and returns
Looking for Steel Dynamics's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Steel Dynamics have returned?
This calculator shows how much Steel Dynamics stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Steel Dynamics
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $2,012 | +101% |
| 3 years ago | $2,349 | +135% |
| 5 years ago | $6,223 | +522% |
| 10 years ago | $12,841 | +1184% |
| since inception (1996) | $47,992 | +4699% |
Return by year (Steel Dynamics)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +35% | $1,354 (+35%) |
| 2025 | +49% | $2,012 (+101%) |
| 2024 | -3% | $1,943 (+94%) |
| 2023 | +21% | $2,349 (+135%) |
| 2022 | +57% | $3,697 (+270%) |
| 2021 | +68% | $6,223 (+522%) |
| 2020 | +8% | $6,741 (+574%) |
| 2019 | +13% | $7,638 (+664%) |
| 2018 | -30% | $5,320 (+432%) |
| 2017 | +21% | $6,449 (+545%) |
| 2016 | +99% | $12,841 (+1184%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does STLD return?
$1,000 invested in Steel Dynamics 10 years ago would be worth $12,841 today, i.e. +29%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was STLD's best/worst year?
Best year: 2016 (+99%). Worst year: 2018 (-30%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in STLD since inception be worth?
Since 1996, $1,000 would have become $47,992 (+4699%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Steel Dynamics's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Steel Dynamics pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Steel Dynamics's average annual return (ROI)?
Steel Dynamics's return on investment is about +29%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.