MDU Resources Group Inc. Common Stock (Holding Company) vs Steel Dynamics Inc. — how do they compare? MDU Resources Group Inc. Common Stock (Holding Company) trades at $18.56 (market cap $3.92B), while Steel Dynamics Inc. trades at $244.39 (market cap $34.49B). The key difference: Steel Dynamics Inc. is far larger — about 8.8× MDU Resources Group Inc. Common Stock (Holding Company)'s market cap, and MDU Resources Group Inc. Common Stock (Holding Company) pays the higher dividend (3.03%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals — on Pluang, investors hold MDU Resources Group Inc. Common Stock (Holding Company) for 0 Days and Steel Dynamics Inc. for 6 Days on average.
| MDU | STLD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $3.92B | $34.49B |
Volume | 1,027,656 | 688,362 |
Sector | Utilities | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $22.80 | $282.76 |
52-Week Low | $18.39 | $142.65 |
Typical Hold Time | 0 Days | 6 Days |
Enterprise Value | $6.45B | $38.10B |
Dividend Yield | 3.03% | 0.88% |
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Steel Dynamics (STLD) trades at $240.63, up 0.62% on the day, with a neutral technical signal and bullish moving averages. The stock shows strong fundamentals, including a 7.83% net income margin and 17.58% ROE, with Q3 2026 earnings expected at $5.41 EPS. Recent news highlights anticipation for the upcoming earnings report on October 19, 2026.
The outlook is positive, supported by analyst consensus of a $271.17 price target and 'Moderate Buy' ratings. Risks include earnings volatility and steel market cyclicality, but revenue growth to $20.5B in 2026 and solid cash flow provide a foundation for potential upside.
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MDU Resources Group, Inc. is a US holding company operating regulated electric and natural gas utility services alongside a construction materials and services business supplying asphalt, concrete, and aggregates.
Read more on MDU →Steel Dynamics produces steel, processes recycled metals, and provides steel-fabrication services. Its operations use recycled scrap as a key input and also include aluminum products.
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