Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) is trading at $240.03, which is -0.8% below its all-time high of $241.85. The Drawdown Severity Score is 0.1, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, STLD has experienced 121 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -8.4%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:14 PM EDT
STLD
StockSteel Dynamics, Inc.
Price
$240.03
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $241.85
Near All-Time High
Current Drawdown
-0.8%
Days in Drawdown
12
Avg Max Drawdown
8.0%
Avg Length
86
Drawdown Severity Score™
0.1
STLD - Price & High Water Mark
STLD - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Steel Dynamics, Inc. is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-05-22, the stock price is $240.03, just 0.8% below its all-time high of $241.85.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Steel Dynamics, Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 8.0% in depth, with an average duration of 86 days. Steel Dynamics, Inc. has gone through 121 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Steel Dynamics, Inc. in the last 14 years was 68.5%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1026 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Steel Dynamics, Inc. currently stands at 0.13. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Steel Dynamics, Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 121 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-10 | Ongoing | 12 days | -0.8% | $241.85 | $240.03 | — |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-03 | 3 days | -0.1% | $167.83 | $167.62 | $171.50 |
| 2025-10-30 | 2025-11-25 | 27 days | -7.2% | $163.47 | $151.62 | $164.25 |
| 2025-10-22 | 2025-10-27 | 6 days | -3.4% | $153.82 | $148.56 | $158.02 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2025-10-21 | 348 days | -28.7% | $151.94 | $108.40 | $153.82 |
| 2024-04-02 | 2024-11-06 | 219 days | -27.3% | $145.89 | $106.05 | $151.94 |
| 2023-03-06 | 2024-03-15 | 375 days | -32.2% | $130.54 | $88.51 | $134.36 |
| 2023-02-06 | 2023-03-01 | 24 days | -7.6% | $122.98 | $113.69 | $123.88 |
| 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-01 | 6 days | -2.1% | $116.52 | $114.11 | $120.24 |
| 2023-01-17 | 2023-01-26 | 10 days | -3.8% | $107.00 | $102.98 | $116.52 |
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-12 | 30 days | -13.5% | $105.54 | $91.31 | $105.89 |
| 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-13 | 5 days | -1.5% | $105.22 | $103.66 | $105.54 |
| 2022-12-05 | 2022-12-08 | 4 days | -2.6% | $104.75 | $102.06 | $105.22 |
| 2022-11-23 | 2022-12-02 | 10 days | -3.6% | $101.78 | $98.14 | $104.75 |
| 2022-11-18 | 2022-11-21 | 4 days | -0.4% | $96.58 | $96.23 | $98.51 |
| 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-17 | 2 days | -1.2% | $96.08 | $94.95 | $96.58 |
| 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-14 | 19 days | -6.6% | $93.74 | $87.54 | $96.00 |
| 2022-04-22 | 2022-10-21 | 183 days | -30.6% | $88.29 | $61.30 | $88.85 |
| 2022-04-20 | 2022-04-21 | 2 days | -0.5% | $87.10 | $86.63 | $88.29 |
| 2022-03-28 | 2022-04-18 | 22 days | -7.8% | $84.40 | $77.81 | $85.70 |
| 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-23 | 2 days | -1.2% | $80.33 | $79.41 | $80.60 |
| 2022-03-07 | 2022-03-17 | 10 days | -9.6% | $72.98 | $65.99 | $76.45 |
| 2021-08-16 | 2022-03-02 | 199 days | -27.7% | $68.38 | $49.46 | $70.95 |
| 2021-06-09 | 2021-08-10 | 63 days | -13.1% | $61.92 | $53.84 | $63.86 |
| 2021-06-07 | 2021-06-08 | 2 days | -1.0% | $60.39 | $59.76 | $61.92 |
| 2021-05-18 | 2021-06-04 | 18 days | -6.8% | $60.09 | $56.03 | $60.39 |
| 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-17 | 6 days | -5.4% | $59.90 | $56.65 | $60.09 |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-03 | 4 days | -1.9% | $51.47 | $50.48 | $52.79 |
| 2021-04-13 | 2021-04-23 | 11 days | -3.3% | $48.26 | $46.66 | $48.31 |
| 2021-04-06 | 2021-04-12 | 7 days | -2.0% | $48.25 | $47.28 | $48.26 |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-04-05 | 6 days | -1.0% | $47.74 | $47.26 | $48.25 |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-03-30 | 2 days | -1.3% | $46.63 | $46.05 | $47.74 |
| 2021-03-15 | 2021-03-26 | 12 days | -8.9% | $45.56 | $41.49 | $46.63 |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-12 | 2 days | -0.2% | $45.19 | $45.11 | $45.56 |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-10 | 2 days | -1.4% | $44.52 | $43.89 | $45.19 |
| 2018-05-18 | 2021-03-08 | 1026 days | -68.5% | $43.83 | $13.83 | $44.52 |
| 2018-02-20 | 2018-05-15 | 84 days | -14.3% | $41.96 | $35.95 | $42.19 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2018-02-16 | 19 days | -9.9% | $40.34 | $36.34 | $41.96 |
| 2018-01-12 | 2018-01-26 | 15 days | -1.8% | $40.02 | $39.29 | $40.34 |
| 2018-01-09 | 2018-01-10 | 2 days | -1.9% | $39.05 | $38.31 | $39.11 |
| 2018-01-05 | 2018-01-08 | 4 days | -0.8% | $39.03 | $38.73 | $39.05 |
| 2017-12-29 | 2018-01-02 | 5 days | -1.6% | $37.22 | $36.63 | $38.10 |
| 2017-12-27 | 2017-12-28 | 2 days | -1.1% | $36.97 | $36.55 | $37.22 |
| 2017-12-22 | 2017-12-26 | 5 days | -0.5% | $36.78 | $36.61 | $36.97 |
| 2017-12-14 | 2017-12-19 | 6 days | -3.3% | $34.85 | $33.72 | $35.04 |
| 2017-12-12 | 2017-12-13 | 2 days | -0.1% | $34.45 | $34.39 | $34.85 |
| 2017-12-05 | 2017-12-08 | 4 days | -2.7% | $33.68 | $32.78 | $34.45 |
| 2017-10-25 | 2017-12-04 | 41 days | -7.6% | $33.47 | $30.93 | $33.68 |
| 2017-10-23 | 2017-10-24 | 2 days | -0.2% | $32.92 | $32.86 | $33.47 |
| 2016-12-08 | 2017-10-20 | 316 days | -15.6% | $32.46 | $27.40 | $32.92 |
| 2016-11-28 | 2016-12-01 | 4 days | -1.5% | $29.76 | $29.30 | $29.95 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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STLD Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$240.03
High-water mark
$241.85
Current drawdown
-0.8%
Days in drawdown
12
This STLD page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Steel Dynamics, Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About STLD
Steel Dynamics, Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 284 days with an average max drop of -27.1%.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2018 to Mar 2021 | -68.5% | 1026 days |
| Mar 2023 to Mar 2024 | -32.2% | 375 days |
| Apr 2022 to Oct 2022 | -30.6% | 183 days |
| Nov 2024 to Oct 2025 | -28.7% | 348 days |
| Aug 2021 to Mar 2022 | -27.7% | 199 days |
| Apr 2024 to Nov 2024 | -27.3% | 219 days |
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